2026 Dodge Charger: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
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Updated 2026-06-04·/
Quick Answer
The 2025–2026 Dodge Charger is the first muscle car nameplate to ship in the same generation as both a battery-electric and a gas-powered car. Daytona BEV trims (R/T at 456 hp, Scat Pack at 670 hp) ride on the STLA Large platform with AWD standard and roughly 308 miles of range. The new Sixpack ICE option pairs the 3.0L Hurricane inline-six (420 hp Standard Output, 550 hp High Output) with an 8-speed automatic — confirm exact MY26 trim availability at the dealer.
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Highlights of the 2026 Dodge Charger
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Two powertrains in one nameplate: Daytona BEV and Sixpack ICE — pick the one that fits your daily life
Daytona R/T: 456 hp, AWD standard, ~308 miles of EPA range — the volume electric Charger
Daytona Scat Pack: 670 hp from twin permanent-magnet motors, AWD standard — the performance flagship
Sixpack SO: 3.0L Hurricane I6 making 420 hp, 8-speed automatic — the gas alternative for buyers without home charging
Sixpack HO: same Hurricane I6 tuned to 550 hp — the high-output gas option
Available as a 2-door coupe and (verify with dealer) 4-door sedan body styles on the new STLA Large platform
First muscle car generation to offer BEV and ICE side-by-side — Dodge's answer to the EV transition without abandoning gas
Trim-Level Breakdown and Availability at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Compare available trim levels to find the right Dodge Charger for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim4 trims · 7 in stock
Scat Pack3 in stock
R/T1 in stock
R/T Plus1 in stock
Scat Pack Plus2 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$57,549
$58,899
$60,899
$65,749
Top price
$57,649
$58,899
$60,899
$66,099
Powertrain
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Engine
6 Cyl, 3.0L
6 Cyl, 3.0L
6 Cyl, 3.0L
6 Cyl, 3.0L
MPG (city / hwy)
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17 / 26
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16 / 23
Standard equipment — safety & driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Auto high-beam headlights
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Blind-spot view monitor
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Forward collision-avoidance
Front & rear parking sensors
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Surround-view 360° camera
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Standard equipment — technology & infotainment
Built-in navigation
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Color head-up display
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In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Qi phone charger
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Standard equipment — comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Hands-free smart power liftgate
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Heated 2nd-row seats
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Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
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Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start
Ventilated front seats
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Standard equipment — interior & exterior
Leather seating
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LED headlights & daytime running lights
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Inside the Dodge Charger
What the new Charger actually is
The Charger you see today is a clean-sheet redesign on Stellantis's STLA Large platform — not a refresh of the previous LX-platform Charger that ran from 2006 to 2023. The current generation launched as a battery-electric only car (Daytona R/T at 456 hp and Daytona Scat Pack at 670 hp, both AWD with around 308 miles of range), and the gas-powered Sixpack option arrived to share the same body and chassis. Sixpack uses the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six in two tunes: Standard Output at 420 hp and High Output at 550 hp, both paired with an 8-speed automatic. Body styles include a 2-door coupe; verify 4-door sedan availability at the dealer for the model year you are shopping.
BEV or ICE — how to choose
The Daytona BEV is the right Charger for buyers with reliable home charging (a Level 2 charger in the garage or driveway), a daily commute that fits comfortably inside the 308-mile range, and an interest in instant torque and AWD-standard traction. The Sixpack ICE is the right Charger for buyers without convenient home charging, buyers who frequently take long highway trips beyond easy fast-charging access, or buyers who simply want a Hurricane inline-six exhaust note on every start. Both share the same body, the same chassis, and most of the same interior — the choice comes down to how you fuel the car and what you want it to sound like.
Heritage and segment positioning
The Charger is the first American muscle nameplate to ship a battery-electric and a gas car in the same generation, under the same name, on the same platform. That makes the cross-shop unusual: a Daytona R/T competes more naturally with a Mustang Mach-E GT than with a gas Mustang, while a Sixpack HO competes more naturally with a gas Mustang GT or Camaro SS. Dodge has positioned the Daytona as the future of muscle rather than a compliance car, and the Sixpack as the bridge for buyers who are not ready to switch fuels. For shoppers, the practical implication is that you should test-drive both — they are very different cars wearing the same badge.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Two genuinely different powertrains under one nameplate — choose BEV or ICE without changing brands
Daytona Scat Pack (670 hp) is the most powerful factory Charger ever and undercuts most rivals on hp-per-dollar
AWD is standard on every Daytona — meaningful in winter and on rough pavement
Sixpack's Hurricane I6 produces V8-class power without V8-class fuel consumption
STLA Large platform is modern — better structure, better packaging, better safety than the outgoing LX
The exterior styling is unmistakably Charger — Dodge did not water down the look for the EV transition
Dodge's 8-year / 100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty on Daytona is competitive with class leaders
Cons
Daytona BEV range (~308 miles) trails the longest-range EVs — fine for most use, tight for cross-country
Sixpack does not deliver V8 sound — the Hurricane I6 is fast but does not replace a HEMI exhaust note
No Hellcat or 6.4L 392 in the current generation — those configurations are retired
Curb weight is high on both powertrains — Daytona especially feels its mass in tight handling
Pricing on top trims (Scat Pack, Sixpack HO) climbs into territory where buyers cross-shop sport sedans
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elizabethtown stocks 2026 Chargers across both Daytona R/T and Daytona Scat Pack trims, with Sixpack ICE configurations available through factory order. With the I-65 corridor, Louisville commutes, and Hardin County daily-drive patterns all in range, this is one of the rare central-Kentucky stores where you can test-drive a Daytona BEV back-to-back with a Hurricane I6 Sixpack in a single visit.
New 2026 Dodge Charger Inventory at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep RamLive
Current in-stock units at Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Blacktop Package: Dark Exterior BadgingDual Rear Exhaust with Black TipsQuick Order Package 22P Scat PackWheel and Tire Package: 305/35ZR20 All-Season Tires
Blacktop Package: Dark Exterior BadgingDual Rear Exhaust with Black TipsQuick Order Package 22P Scat PackWheel and Tire Package: 305/35ZR20 All-Season Tires
Blacktop Package: Dark Exterior BadgingDual Rear Exhaust with Black TipsQuick Order Package 22P Scat PackWheel and Tire Package: 305/35ZR20 All-Season Tires
Blacktop Package: Dark Exterior BadgingDual Rear Exhaust with Black TipsQuick Order Package 22B Scat Pack Plus: Wireless Google Android AutoBlack Color Multi-Function Mirrors
Blacktop Package: Dark Exterior BadgingDual Rear Exhaust with Black TipsQuick Order Package 22B Scat Pack Plus: Wireless Google Android AutoBlack Color Multi-Function Mirrors
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Dodge Charger
Two: the Daytona battery-electric (R/T at 456 hp and Scat Pack at 670 hp, both AWD with about 308 miles of range), and the Sixpack ICE with the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six in Standard Output (420 hp) and High Output (550 hp) tunes. All Sixpack configurations use an 8-speed automatic. Verify exact trim availability for the model year you are shopping at the dealer.
It is offered as a 2-door coupe on the STLA Large platform. Verify 4-door sedan availability for the specific model year with the dealer — Dodge has discussed both body styles in the new generation.
EPA estimates approximately 308 miles for the Daytona R/T. The Daytona Scat Pack carries a slightly lower estimate due to the more powerful motors. Real-world range depends on temperature, driving style, and use of climate controls — winter range in central Kentucky will be lower than the EPA figure.
Dodge quotes mid-3-second 0-to-60 times for the Scat Pack — among the quickest factory muscle cars Dodge has ever sold. Specific times vary slightly with conditions and tires.
Sixpack is the gas-powered Charger option in the current generation. It uses the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six engine in two tunes — Standard Output at 420 hp and High Output at 550 hp — paired with an 8-speed automatic. It is available in the same body and chassis as the Daytona BEV.
There is no Hellcat in the current Charger generation. The supercharged 6.2L HEMI was retired with the previous LX-platform Charger in 2023. Dodge has discussed a high-performance Daytona variant (Banshee) but availability and timing should be confirmed at the dealer for the specific model year.
The Charger is not engineered as a tow vehicle — Dodge does not publish a meaningful tow rating for the current generation. If you need towing capability in the Stellantis lineup, look at the Durango (up to 8,700 lb) or the Ram trucks.
BEV federal tax credit eligibility depends on the production location, battery sourcing, and the buyer's adjusted gross income. Check the current rules at fueleconomy.gov for the specific model year and trim, and confirm dealer availability of any point-of-sale credit transfer.
The standard Stellantis warranty applies: 3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and 5 years or 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage. Daytona BEV adds an 8-year or 100,000-mile high-voltage battery and electric drivetrain component warranty.
Different platform, different powertrains, different body style options. The previous LX-platform Charger (2006–2023) was a 4-door sedan with HEMI V8 options. The current STLA Large Charger is a clean-sheet redesign with BEV and Hurricane I6 options. Mechanical and electrical systems do not carry over.
Live count is shown in the inventory section above. Swope typically stocks Daytona R/T and Daytona Scat Pack trims; Sixpack ICE configurations are available through factory order. Inventory turns with deliveries — the live grid is the most current source.
Pricing varies widely between Daytona R/T, Daytona Scat Pack, and Sixpack configurations, and between BEV and ICE powertrains. Live MSRP and selling prices on every Charger in stock are shown in the inventory section above; reach out for an out-the-door quote on a specific build.
Swope CDJR is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County, convenient to Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown. Visit during business hours to test-drive a Charger or use the contact options above to schedule.
Often yes — call ahead and the team can stage both a Daytona R/T (BEV) and (subject to current allocation) a Sixpack ICE so you can feel the powertrain difference on the same drive. Use the contact form above to schedule.
Yes. Swope's service department is staffed by factory-trained Mopar / Stellantis technicians, with specific training on the Charger Daytona BEV high-voltage system and the 3.0L Hurricane I6 Sixpack powertrain. Daytona high-voltage battery is covered by Stellantis's 8-year / 100,000-mile BEV warranty; gas Sixpack carries the standard 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Mopar OEM parts on both.