2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV telah diperkenalkan secara rasmi, menawarkan sistem 400 volt dan bateri 100.5kWh yang mampu menjana sehingga 670hp. Akan mula dijual pada akhir tahun ini, kereta ‘muscle’ elektrik ini menjanjikan metrik prestasi yang mengagumkan, termasuk pecutan 0–100km/j dalam 3.3 saat dan masa ‘quarter-mile’ hanya lebih 11 saat. Enjin V8 tradisional telah hilang, sebaliknya digantikan dengan dwi motor elektrik dan ciri unik: pembesar suara yang menghasilkan bunyi enjin simulasi.
Penyertaan Dodge ke dalam kenderaan elektrik telah dijangka sejak pelancaran konsep Charger Daytona SRT hampir dua tahun lalu. Walaupun terdapat keraguan industri terhadap kenderaan elektrik, Dodge tetap komited terhadap rancangan elektrifikasinya, seperti yang diumumkan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Tim Kuniskis tiga tahun lalu.
Charger elektrik akan tersedia dalam dua trim: R/T dan Scat Pack, dengan kedua-dua versi coupe dua pintu dan sedan empat pintu. Selain itu, Dodge merancang untuk mengeluarkan Charger enjin pembakaran dalaman yang diperbaharui tahun depan, di samping varian prestasi Charger elektrik Daytona yang dipanggil Banshee.
Reka bentuk kereta itu mengutamakan kuasa berbanding julat, dengan R/T menawarkan 456hp (496 dengan Power Shot) dan Scat Pack memberikan 630hp (670 dengan Power Shot). Walau bagaimanapun, peningkatan kuasa datang pada kos julat, dengan Pek Scat menawarkan jarak anggaran EPA 418km berbanding dengan R/T yang menawarkan 510km.
Dibina pada platform STLA Large, Charger EV menampilkan bateri 100.5kWh dengan kapasiti boleh guna sebanyak 93.9kWh. Kenderaan ini menyokong pengecasan pantas DC sehingga 183kW, dengan masa pengecasan antara 32.5 hingga 52.4 minit bergantung pada kapasiti pengecas.
Charger EV didatangkan secara standard dengan kit peringkat ‘Direct Connection’, menawarkan kuasa tambahan melebihi tetapan kilang. Kenderaan itu juga mempunyai brek Brembo yang besar dan pelbagai mod pemanduan yang disesuaikan untuk keadaan pemanduan yang berbeza.
Satu ciri tersendiri Charger Daytona ialah bunyi enjin simulasinya, yang dipancarkan melalui pembesar suara. Kekuatan bunyi bertambah dengan pecutan, memberikan pengalaman pendengaran yang serupa dengan kereta ‘muscle’ tradisional.
Walaupun peralihan ke arah elektrifikasi, Dodge kekal komited terhadap legasi kenderaan berprestasi tingginya, menawarkan gabungan tradisi dan inovasi dalam penawaran elektriknya.
The all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona has officially debuted, boasting a 400-volt system and a 100.5kWh battery capable of generating up to 670hp. Set to go on sale later this year, the electric muscle car promises impressive performance metrics, including a 0–100km/h acceleration in 3.3 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 11 seconds. Gone are the traditional V8 engines, replaced instead by dual electric motors and a unique feature: external speakers that produce a simulated engine noise.
Dodge’s foray into electric vehicles has been anticipated since the unveiling of the Charger Daytona SRT concept nearly two years ago. Despite some industry hesitance towards electric vehicles, Dodge remains committed to its electrification plans, as announced by CEO Tim Kuniskis three years ago.
The electric Charger will be available in two trims: R/T and Scat Pack, with both two-door coupe and four-door sedan versions. Additionally, Dodge plans to release a refreshed internal-combustion engine Charger next year, alongside a performance variant of the electric Charger Daytona called the Banshee.
The car’s design prioritises power over range, with the R/T offering 456hp (496 with a Power Shot) and the Scat Pack delivering 630hp (670 with the Power Shot). However, the increased power comes at the cost of range, with the Scat Pack offering an EPA estimated distance of 418km compared to the R/T’s 510km.
Built on the STLA Large platform, the Charger EV features a 100.5kWh battery with a usable capacity of 93.9kWh. The vehicle supports DC fast charging at up to 183kW, with charging times ranging from 32.5 to 52.4 minutes depending on the charger’s capacity.
The Charger EV comes standard with Direct Connection stage kits, offering additional power beyond factory settings. The vehicle also features large Brembo brakes and various drive modes tailored for different driving conditions.
One distinctive feature of the Charger Daytona is its simulated engine noise, emitted through external speakers. The noise intensity increases with acceleration, providing an auditory experience reminiscent of traditional muscle cars.
Despite the shift towards electrification, Dodge remains committed to its legacy of high-performance vehicles, offering a blend of tradition and innovation in its electric offerings.
Stellantis telah mendedahkan platform STLA Large yang akan digunakan untuk pelbagai model midsize dan besar. Platform ini, sebahagian daripada senibina fleksibel Stellantis untuk kereta elektrik dan enjin pembakaran dalam, menjanjikan penyesuaian yang mengagumkan, fleksibiliti pemanduan kuasa, dan keupayaan prestasi.
Platform STLA Large direka untuk kereta segmen D dan E, crossover dan SUV, meliputi kenderaan midsize hingga besar.. Dengan panjang antara 4765mm hingga 5125mm dan lebar dari 1897mm hingga 2029mm, sedikit lebih besar daripada Peugeot 5008, platform ini menawarkan penyesuaian yang besar dalam overhang, jarak roda, penempatan suspensi, dan susunan pemanduan kuasa.
Ciri-ciri utama platform STLA Large termasuk:
Menyokong susunan penggerak roda hadapan, roda belakang, dan semua roda dengan pilihan susunan motor tunggal dan dua motor. Enjin pembakaran dalam juga boleh didapati, sama ada secara bersendirian atau sebagai hibrid. Penempatan enjin boleh dilakukan secara membujur atau melintang.
Pilihan untuk pak bateri dengan kapasiti antara 85 hingga 118 kWh, dengan reka bentuk 400 dan 800 volt. Stellantis mendakwa kereta gaya sedan pada platform ini boleh mencapai jarak sehingga 804km.
Direka untuk dengan mudah menampung teknologi penyimpanan tenaga masa depan, memberikan petunjuk kepada kemungkinan kemajuan dalam kimia bateri dan bateri solid-state.
Beberapa model di platform ini dijangka mencapai masa 0-100km/j dalam julat 2 saat. Ciri-ciri seperti differential slip terhad dan putuskan roda menyumbang kepada penyampaian kuasa yang lebih baik dan penurunan geseran mekanikal.
Platform ini sejajar dengan strategi elektrifikasi Stellantis, menyokong model seperti konsep Dodge Charger Daytona dan Jeep Wagoneer S. Konsep Charger menunjukkan pelbagai pemandu kuasa elektrik dengan keluaran antara 456hp hingga 670hp, dan Wagoneer S dijangka menawarkan varian elektrik yang kuat dengan kira-kira 600hp.
Pelancaran platform STLA Large bersamaan dengan pengenalan model-model Dodge dan Jeep baru pada tahun 2024. Stellantis merancang untuk meluaskan penggunaan platform ini kepada Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, dan Maserati, dengan keseluruhan lapan model di seluruh barisan Stellantis dijadualkan untuk dilancarkan sehingga 2026.
In a move that signals Stellantis’ commitment to an electrified future, the automotive giant has revealed the STLA Large platform, set to underpin a range of midsize and large models. This platform, part of Stellantis’ flexible architectures for electric and internal combustion cars, promises impressive adjustability, powertrain flexibility, and performance capabilities.
The STLA Large platform is designed for D- and E-segment cars, crossovers, and SUVs, covering midsize to large vehicles. With lengths ranging from 4765mm to 5125mm and width from 1897mm to 2029mm, slightly bigger than a Peugeot 5008, the platform offers significant adjustability in overhangs, wheelbase, suspension placement, and powertrain arrangement.
Key features of the STLA Large platform include:
Powertrain Flexibility: Supports front-, rear-, and all-wheel-drive layouts with options for single- and dual-motor setups. Internal combustion engines are also available, either alone or as hybrids. Longitudinal or transverse engine placements are accommodated.
Battery Packs: Options for battery packs with capacities between 85 and 118 kWh, available in 400- and 800-volt designs. Stellantis claims sedan-style vehicles on this platform could achieve a range of up to 804km.
Future-Ready: Designed to easily accommodate future energy storage technologies, hinting at potential advancements in battery chemistries and solid-state batteries.
Impressive Performance: Some models on the platform are expected to achieve 0-100km/h times in the 2-second range. Features like limited-slip differentials and wheel-end disconnects contribute to enhanced power delivery and reduced mechanical drag.
This platform aligns with Stellantis’ electrification strategy, supporting models like the concept Dodge Charger Daytona Banshee and Jeep Wagoneer S. The Charger concept showcased a wide range of electric powertrains with outputs ranging from 456hp to 670hp, and the Wagoneer S is expected to offer a powerful electric variant with around 600hp.
The launch of the STLA Large platform coincides with the introduction of new Dodge and Jeep models in 2024. Stellantis plans to extend the use of this platform to Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, and Maserati, with a total of eight models across the Stellantis lineup scheduled to launch through 2026. The platform’s adaptability, performance capabilities, and focus on electrification position it as a pivotal element in Stellantis’ transition toward sustainable and high-performance mobility.
Dodge telah mengejutkan para peminat dengan melepaskan beberapa gambar di akaun media sosialnya yang memperlihatkan model Charger generasi baru. Ditemani dengan mesej yang menyatakan “Tiada kamera atau peranti rakaman dibenarkan. Model pra-produksi ditunjukkan. Tersedia akhir 2024,” gambar-gambar itu memperlihatkan versi kelabu kereta itu di tempat letak kereta, menampilkan reka bentuk yang mengingatkan kepada konsep Dodge Charger Daytona SRT yang diperkenalkan pada tahun 2022.
Charger yang dihasilkan termasuk logo Fratzog yang bercahaya di antara lampu hadapannya, meliputi “R-Wing,” terinspirasi daripada bahagian hadapan konsep Charger Daytona 2022. Gambar-gambar itu juga memberikan sekilas pandang kepada sisi badan Charger yang baru, tayar dengan lebar yang berbeza, dan kemungkinan pintu pengisian cas atau pintu penutup tangki petrol di bahagian belakang pemandu.
Walaupun Dodge telah mengesahkan Charger baru ini akan menggabungkan enjin daya elektrik, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh konsep Daytona SRT dengan penggerak semua roda dan senibina 800-volt, laporan-laporan menunjukkan model ini juga akan tersedia dengan enjin petrol. Enjin yang dirumorkan adalah Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, menawarkan pilihan enjin hibrid bagi kereta kuasa ikonik ini. Charger yang akan datang dijangka akan tersedia untuk pembelian pada akhir 2024.
Dodge has surprised enthusiasts by releasing several photos on its social media accounts showcasing the next-generation Charger. Accompanied by a message stating “No cameras or recording devices permitted. Pre-production model shown. Available late 2024,” the images reveal a grey version of the car in a parking lot, featuring styling reminiscent of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept introduced in 2022.
The production-intent Charger includes an illuminated Fratzog logo positioned between its headlights, flanking the “R-Wing,” inspired by the front opening on the 2022 Charger Daytona concept. The photos also provide glimpses of the new Charger’s body sides, staggered-width tires, and a potential charge port or petrol-tank filler door on the driver’s side rear fender.
While Dodge has confirmed the new Charger will incorporate an electric powertrain, as indicated by the Daytona SRT concept with all-wheel drive and an 800-volt architecture, reports are suggesting the model will also be available with a petrol engine. The rumoured powerplant is the Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline-six, offering a hybrid powertrain option for the iconic muscle car. The upcoming Charger is expected to be available for purchase in late 2024.
The 2024 Dodge Durango makes an unexpected entrance just when it appeared that the heyday of the Hellcat V8 was coming to an end. This powerful SUV was first debuted in 2021 as a special edition trim level. It then made a comeback in 2023, and it is now a permanent trim level for yet another model year.
On September 1, Dodge issued a statement declaring the continuance of the Durango SRT Hellcat through 2024, thereby confirming this information. Interestingly, the 2023 model, which was practically the same as the first 2021 version, has not changed. This implies that the 6.2-litre Hellcat V8 engine in the 2024 Durango SRT Hellcat still generates a remarkable 710hp.
It’s important to note that other Dodge vehicles, like the Charger, Challenger, and Ram TRX, are gradually getting rid of this engine. The Ram TRX’s Hellcat-powered days are expected to end after a final manufacturing run of 4,000 cars, while the Hellcat era in Chargers and Challengers is expected to expire by the end of this year.
Although electric vehicles offer immediate power and mad acceleration, they can never come close to the raw sound and power of a V8. Specifically, two of the most iconic American muscle cars, the Dodge Challenger and Charger.
Dodge, an American brand in the Stellantis Group, knows that going electric is not an option but something which has to happen. Over its 122 years of existence, Dodge has had a wide variety of vehicles although in the 21st century, its line-up has shrunk and it is better known for its musclecars especially the Dodge Charger, which Torreto (Vin Diesel) used in various Fast & Furious movies.
Moving into the electric age, Dodge wants to maintain its performance image so unlike other manufacturers which have been giving previews of sleek, efficient EVs with a focus on range, the carmaker has been working on an electric musclecar.
The Charger Daytona SRT Concept shows how the company will shape its future musclecar. It retains the sporty styling cues of Dodge musclecars and is said to also go like one, but it runs on electricity instead of high-octane petrol.
The 2-door concept’s exterior styling incorporates subtle Dodge heritage cues that are reminiscent of the iconic 1968 Charger, with the vertical grille details adding texture. The patent-pending R-Wing redefines the typical Dodge front end, maintaining the characteristically blunt Dodge profile while developing a more aerodynamic vehicle.
The R-Wing, which pays homage to the original Charger Daytona, allows air to flow through the front opening, enhancing downforce. Incorporated into this functional performance bonnet, the R-Wing delivers an aerodynamically improved pass-through design. Carbonfibre intakes tucked into both sides of the front and rear lower fascias provide an air curtain to assist in exceeding aerodynamic performance targets.
Giving the concept the ‘Daytona SRT’ name carries with it great performance expectations because it recalls the famed Charger Daytona model that was the first vehicle to break 320 km/h on a NASCAR track in 1970.
This performance will be delivered by a new propulsion system that Dodge calls ‘Banshee’. Its 800V system will give performance levels faster than the Hellcat. Unlike typical EVs, the eRupt multi-speed transmission for the concept car has electro-mechanical shifting with distinctive shift points. All-wheel drive provides stability and grip as well as all-weather capability.
The Charger Daytona SRT Concept also boasts a PowerShot push-to-pass feature. Activated by the push of a button on the steering wheel, this feature creates a boosted output (figures are not given) that quickens acceleration for brief periods.
While quietness is used as a selling point of EVs, Dodge has given this electric musclecar the sort of sound that will be missed in future. It’s 126 dB roar comparable to that of the SRT Hellcat, generated through a new, patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system (yes, an exhaust on an EV).
The industry-first Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust works by generating sound through an amplifier and tuning chamber located at the rear of the vehicle. So far, enthusiasts have had mixed feelings about this special feature, some finding it weird as they know it is artificially created. Torreto would probably not appreciate it, even if the performance is as strong as his Charger.
The interior is modern, lightweight and athletic, providing a driver-centric cockpit with all essentials cohesively packaged. The 12.3-inch centre screen is the largest ever fitted in a Dodge vehicle, complemented by a 16-inch curved instrument. An 8×3-inch H ead-up Display puts additional information ahead of the driver on the windscreen.
The slim, instrument panel (IP) and mid-bolster in Ultraviolet colour with blue and silver accent stitching feature a ‘waterline’ that extends cross-car. The upper IP is a step higher, an elevation change that creates a sculptural surface floating above the cluster. The Ultraviolet colour also touches multiple interior surfaces, such as the console, doors and seats, creating a halo that works with the Attitude Adjustment Lighting to enhance shadows and highlights.
A parametric texture unites the interior and provides a connection to the exterior by continuing the inspiration of the 1968 Charger grille detail on the inside. The parametric pattern adds fluidity and sculpture, spanning from the IP to door appliques, beneath the console and continuing to the rear armrests and rear console.
Circuit-like graphics originate on the carbonfibre floor and are strategically placed to surround occupants, flowing under the seats, moving to the centre console and dashboard, and coming back to the driver, a subtle detail that acts as a circuit board, connecting one to another The.centre console includes a unique jet-fighter-inspired cap that flips up to allow engagement of the start button and a pistol-grip shifter design inspired by the past,
The concept seats are lightweight, race-inspired and slim in design, with an insert that features an abstract, perforated pattern of the Fratzog logo. The unique pattern fades out as it travels down the seat and reappears as it flows toward the centre of the seatbacks. The upper seatbacks feature openings and seat bolsters that provide an airy, race-oriented feel, while holding occupants.
“The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept exists because performance made us do it,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand CEO – Stellantis. “Dodge is about muscle, attitude and performance, and the brand carries that chip on its shoulder and into the EV segment through a concept loaded with patents, innovations, and performance features that embody the electrified muscle of tomorrow.”
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