Dodge Electric Charger Muscle Car Out of the Body: Basic R/T Version is Cut, Center of Gravity Returns to Fuel Version

Passionategeekz On June 22, Dodge originally hoped to start a new era of muscle cars with the new electric version of Charger Daytona, but things went against their expectations. The market feedback of this model was so cold that Dodge had to cancel the basic R/T version of the electric version of the Charger, and currently only one electric Charger is left for sale. Meanwhile, the U.S. government plans to cancel electric vehicle subsidies and relax emission regulations, which makes the launch of the electric version of Charger particularly unfavorable.

However, Dodge is not without a way out, and its fuel version of the Charger has become new hope. According to Passionategeekz, although this version is not equipped with the iconic V8 engine, but is equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine, this engine is expected to be a key factor in the success or failure of the new Charger. According to sources, Dodge is adding production of two-door and four-door Chargers for its Windsor assembly plant, which will resume two shifts.

According to the Windsor Star, Dodge’s Canadian plant has previously maintained single-shift production, but will resume dual-shifts starting June 23 and plans to conduct two-week shutdown maintenance on August 18. Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions said production of the two-door fuel version Charger is expected to reach four-digits by September, while the four-door version is expected to reach full capacity late in the third quarter.

“The launch of the electric version of the Charger is relatively unremarkable. Although it is a good product, demand for this car is more inclined toward fuel engines. Changes in U.S. emission regulations have allowed more fuel engines to be retained, so the focus on fuel versions will be much higher than originally planned.”

In addition, the fuel-fueled Charger will not only attract traditional muscle car enthusiasts, but Fiorani also expects its appeal to fleet buyers far exceeds the electric version. As for the V8 engine’s return, while reports have been reported that Dodge is investigating whether the Hemi V8 engine can be installed on the Charger’s STLA Large platform, Fiorani said the current production data has not confirmed the possibility. Still, it’s not impossible for Dodge to re-equip the Charger with this classic muscle car engine, given that the Ram brand has re-enabled the Hemi V8. If the V8 engine really returns, it will undoubtedly make the fans eager to hear the roar of the large-displacement engine cheer.

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