2026 Dodge Charger

The 2026 Dodge Charger is the brand's halo performance vehicle. The latest generation debuted for the 2024 model year as an all-electric coupe. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there's since been some hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing among the muscle car faithful about letting a hallowed nameplate go pure electric. If that's you, you should be pleased with the changes that are coming for the 2026 Charger.

The Dodge Charger sedan version should debut as a 2026 model. It will have the same wheelbase (the measured distance between the front and rear wheels) as the current two-door Charger. To us, it's a better fit for the car's large size than the two-door. A new gas engine series will also debut. Dubbed the Charger Sixpack, this Charger version will have two available turbocharged inline six-cylinders at launch, a 420-horsepower standard-output version and a 550-hp high-output option. On the EV front, it's possible that the rumored electric SRT Banshee — with quicker charging speeds than the Daytona and output north of 800 horsepower — could debut for 2026.

If you're shopping for electric performance cars, we'd suggest checking out the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, new Ioniq 6 N sedan or Tesla Model 3 Performance. All three cars are more well-rounded EVs than the Charger. The addition of a gas engine should make the 2026 Charger a more compelling vehicle, however. The Ford Mustang is the Charger's last-standing domestic opponent. It still offers a V8 too. But the Charger will offer something the Mustang can't: two more doors.

The Dodge Charger offers a driving experience that's unique among electric vehicles. For that reason, we added one to the Edmunds long-term test fleet. Over the course of a year, we'll get a clearer picture of what it's like to own one, documenting what works and what needs improvement. Check out the latest developments here.