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Dodge Charger Returns to Europe with Gas and Electric Powertrain Options

After 60 years, the Dodge Charger is returning to European markets with both gasoline and all-electric powertrains, marking a new chapter for the iconic muscle car.

Highest horsepower

670 hp

Standard horsepower

420 hp

Anniversary

60 years

What Happened

Dodge is reintroducing the Charger to Europe for its 60th anniversary, offering both gas-powered SIXPACK and all-electric Daytona models. The lineup includes the 420-hp Charger R/T, 550-hp Charger Scat Pack, and electric variants with up to 670 hp. Every Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers two-door coupe or four-door sedan configurations.

Bringing Charger back to Europe is a significant moment for the brand. It means reintroducing an unmistakable American nameplate to customers that values character and authenticity.
Fabio Catone, Head of Brand for Dodge in Europe
Key milestones in Charger history
  1. 1966

    First Dodge Charger introduced with fastback silhouette and V-8 engines.

  2. 2026

    Next-generation Charger returns to Europe with multi-energy powertrains.

Why this matters

The return brings American muscle car DNA to European customers with a choice of traditional gas or modern electric power, broadening the brand's appeal and advancing Dodge's multi-energy strategy.

Terms in This Story

Muscle car
A high-performance American car with a powerful engine, often a V8, designed for straight-line speed.
NHRA
National Hot Rod Association, an American drag racing organization.
SIXPACK
A brand name for Dodge's twin-turbocharged inline-six engine.
Daytona
A performance trim level of the Dodge Charger, originally inspired by racing.
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