World’s First All-Electric Four-Door Muscle Car: 2026 Charger Daytona
Dodge has once again shaken up the automotive industry by redefining what it means to be a muscle car in the electric era. The iconic American automaker has officially revealed that the Dodge Charger Daytona—already the world’s first all-electric muscle car—will soon be available in a four-door sedan variant, expanding its appeal and practicality while maintaining the raw performance and bold aesthetics that muscle car fans crave.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this groundbreaking electric performance sedan.
The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona: A New Era of Muscle Cars
In a bold move that merges muscle car heritage with modern innovation, Dodge has confirmed that the 2026 Charger Daytona will come in both coupe and sedan body styles. While the two-door variant introduced last year caught the attention of performance purists, the upcoming four-door model opens the door—literally and figuratively—to a broader audience looking for both family-friendly functionality and electric muscle car performance.
What’s most impressive is that despite the added practicality, the sedan doesn’t sacrifice style or power.
Design That Stays True to Muscle Car Roots
Visually, the four-door Charger Daytona shares almost every design cue with its coupe sibling. The front and rear fascias are identical, as are the roofline and liftgate. Only the extra space between the B- and C-pillars gives away the presence of the rear doors.
Dodge has masterfully preserved the car’s widebody stance and aggressive silhouette, proving that functionality doesn't have to come at the cost of iconic design. It’s a near-seamless evolution that stays loyal to the legacy of Charger muscle cars while embracing the electric future.
Interior Tech Meets Retro Inspiration
Though Dodge hasn’t released many interior images, we know that the cabin of the four-door Charger Daytona will mirror that of the coupe, save for additional rear-seat space. The car’s cockpit features a 16-inch digital instrument cluster, stylized to resemble the classic 1968 Charger dash—a clear nod to its muscle car lineage.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system sits at the center, complemented by the innovative Attitude Adjustment lighting system, which offers 64 ambient lighting colors and adjustable intensity to create a highly customizable driving atmosphere.
Electrifying Performance with Scat Pack Power
Performance is where the new Charger Daytona truly flexes its electric muscles. The four-door variant won’t start small—it’s launching with the Scat Pack trim as standard. That means it’s equipped with dual electric motors powered by a robust 100.5-kWh battery pack.
This setup delivers a jaw-dropping 670 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, translating to a blistering 0-60 mph time of just 3.3 seconds. That’s on par with, if not faster than, the legendary Hellcat Redeye—but now with instant torque and all-wheel-drive as standard.
Whether you're launching off the line or cruising the highway, this electric muscle car provides thrills without compromise.
A Muscle Car That’s Family-Ready
Adding two doors doesn’t just mean more seats—it’s a move that makes the Charger Daytona more versatile than ever. Now, muscle car lovers who also need space for passengers or cargo can have the best of both worlds.
Four-door muscle cars have long been a rarity, and Dodge is capitalizing on that by delivering something no other manufacturer offers: an all-electric, high-performance, full-sized muscle sedan.
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear summed it up perfectly, stating, “Apart from two additional doors, the Dodge Charger Daytona sedan embodies the same look and feel as the coupe, with the same widebody exterior, driver-centric interior, muscle car performance, and standard all-wheel-drive capability—combined with four-door practicality.”
The End of the Entry-Level R/T and the Rise of High Performance
Interestingly, this announcement follows news that Dodge has discontinued the entry-level Charger Daytona R/T. With that variant postponed indefinitely, the focus shifts to more performance-oriented models like the Scat Pack.
It’s a strategic move that may indicate Dodge’s confidence in its ability to sell higher-spec models, especially now that a more practical body style is entering the lineup.
Synthetic Exhaust Sound and Market Challenges
One of the more controversial features of the electric Charger Daytona has been its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust—a synthetic sound system designed to mimic the roar of a traditional muscle car. While it’s a creative attempt to preserve auditory drama in an EV world, consumer response has been mixed, and Dodge is still working to strike the right balance between nostalgia and innovation.
The new sedan variant, along with the eventual introduction of a gas-powered version, could help Dodge re-establish footing in the muscle car market as it transitions toward electrification.
Release Timeline and Expected Pricing
While an exact price hasn’t been confirmed, industry insiders expect the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona sedan to carry a premium price tag reflective of its high performance and cutting-edge technology. Given the Scat Pack trim is standard, the cost will likely be significantly higher than entry-level EVs.
Dodge has stated the car will hit dealerships in the second half of the year, giving buyers a reason to get excited for a new kind of American muscle—electric, powerful, and now more practical than ever.
A Game-Changing Muscle Car for a New Generation
With the introduction of a four-door electric muscle sedan, Dodge is rewriting the rules of performance vehicles. The 2026 Charger Daytona blends classic muscle car styling with modern technology and EV power, all while adding the practicality of a full-size sedan.
It’s bold. It’s fast. And it’s unlike anything else on the market.
Whether you're a lifelong muscle car enthusiast or a new driver looking for an electrifying thrill ride, the four-door Charger Daytona proves that Dodge is still the king of American performance—just with a new kind of horsepower under the hood.
