Dodge Charger grows a second pair of doors - electric sedan joins the Daytona family

Dodge has already embraced electric power with the new Charger Daytona, but now it's also adding a four-door sedan to the lineup for the 2026 model year. This isn't something we could have imagined a couple of years back - a Charger sedan that plugs into the wall. While this might sound like a muscle car gone sensible, Dodge promises it still has the heart of a beast, albeit a quieter one.

The new five-door Charger Daytona sedan is not a stretched version of its coupe sibling - it's nearly identical in looks, sharing its face, roofline, and even the handy liftgate at the back. This means owners get the aggressive styling Dodge is known for, plus easier access for passengers and cargo.

The interior dimensions remain the same as the coupe, offering a reasonable 37.2 inches of legroom for folks in the back. Pop that liftgate, and you'll find up to 37.4 ft³ (with rear seats down) of cargo space, which is quite generous for hauling groceries or gear for a weekend getaway. The sedan version does carry a little extra weight, tipping the scales at about 51 lb more than the two-door.

The Charger Daytona sedan will initially be offered in the high-performance Scat Pack trim. It features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive system fed by a 100.5 kWh battery pack. This setup delivers a very healthy 630 horsepower (470 kW). If that's not quite enough to impress your neighbors, a "PowerShot" feature uncorks an extra 40 horsepower (30 kW) for 10-second bursts, bringing the total to a mighty 670 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque. Dodge says both the sedan and coupe can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 3.3 seconds and run a quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds. Top speed is capped at 135 mph.

The range is rated at 241 miles on a full charge. While that'll get you around town and then some, it might require a bit more planning for long road trips compared to some other electric cars on the market. When it's time to juice up, a powerful 350 kW DC fast charger can take the battery from 20% to 80% in about 24 minutes. Using a more common 175 kW charger, that same fill-up will take around 42 minutes. For home charging, an 11 kW Level 2 unit will replenish the battery from 20% to 80% in approximately 5.4 hours.

Inside, the Charger Daytona sedan is packed with modern tech. A large 16-inch screen sits behind the steering wheel for the driver, while a 12.3-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen handles infotainment duties, complete with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Standard comforts include a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cloth seats with leatherette touches.

Dodge hasn't skimped on safety either, with a suite of driver aids like Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Management, and Automatic Emergency Braking coming as standard. For those wanting more luxury, a Plus trim adds a frunk (front trunk), a wireless phone charger, a 64-color ambient lighting system, and a 360-degree camera system. A panoramic glass roof and an 18-speaker Alpine stereo are optional.

Buyers can personalize their new Charger with a Blacktop package with dark badges and 20-inch wheels, a new gloss black painted hood, and even matte black "Fratzog" stripes – a nod to Dodge's heritage – featuring red accents. For the ultimate in electric performance, an optional Track Package includes larger 20-inch aluminum wheels, powerful Brembo brakes, an adaptive suspension system, a gloss black rear spoiler, and supportive leather/suede performance seats.

Dodge is already taking orders for both the 2026 Charger Daytona sedan, with the first units expected to reach customers in the latter half of 2025. Pricing details, however, are still under wraps. And if you're not quite ready to make the electric leap, Dodge has another trick up its sleeve: a Charger "Sixpack" model, powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six gasoline engine with either 420 or 550 horsepower.

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