2026 Dodge Charger

Price Range: $49,995 - $64,990

Average

The Dodge Charger gets a gas-powered engine for 2026. The turbocharged six-cylinder is stout, and it easily lays down the power thanks to standard all-wheel drive. However, lackluster seat comfort, cumbersome handling and disappointing value make the Charger tough to recommend overall.Read full review

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$47,279

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Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in ND thru 10/26/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in Canada.

Pros

Tremendous power and acceleration
Distinctive styling
Roomy rear seat
Upscale interior

Cons

Feels big and heavy when going around turns
Coupe's long doors can be tricky to open in tight parking spaces
High price

What's new

Base electric R/T trim discontinued
Gas-powered six-cylinder engine debuts
Four-door sedan model also becomes available
Part of the eighth Charger generation introduced for 2024

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by Edmunds Test Team

Overview

Written by automotive expert Mark Takahashi

Updated: 11/8/2026

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.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Gabriel Vega Cortés

Average

5.8

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Dodge Charger on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

5.3/10

How does it drive? We tested a two-door Charger Scat Pack, which has the 550-horsepower engine. Putting that much power down isn't a problem thanks to the car's standard all-wheel drive. At our test track, our Charger test car sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 4.2 seconds. Some of our drivers expected more from 550 hp, however, noting that the Charger's beefy weight limits its athleticism. (Our test car weighed more than 4,800 pounds.) Compared to the Ford Mustang, the Charger also had longer emergency braking distances in our testing and wasn't nearly as fun to drive around turns.

Around town, the Charger is pretty easy to drive. The transmission shifts smoothly, and ride quality over bumps isn't overly harsh. The available surround-view camera system has crisp-looking graphics to help make parking easier. But we would prefer smoother operation of some of the Charger's other advanced driving aids. The lane keeping system, for example, consistently had our car ping-ponging between the lane markers rather than maintaining a steady direction.

Comfort

5.8/10

2026 dodge charger daytona scat pack plus

How comfortable is it? As in the driving experience category, the Charger's comfort is hit-or-miss. The gas-powered model doesn't have a battery pack beneath its floor like the Charger Daytona, but much of the interior dimensions remain unchanged. The front seats are hard and flat and don't do a good job of holding you in place around turns. You also sit fairly high in comparison to how you'd sit in a Mustang GT.

The coupe, which is what we tested, has long doors, and they limit your ability to get in and out easily while parked in a tight space. The same applies when trying to get into the second row. There's no issue if you have the room, but otherwise, it's a challenge. The Charger sedan seems like the better option to us.

We do like the Charger's interior layout and how it's easy to spot the control you're looking for. However, why did Dodge use a plastic climate control panel that moves with each press instead of actual buttons? It not only feels cheap, but it's also cumbersome to use. It's easy to think you've pressed something only to later realize that you actually haven't. We also noticed a lot of wind and road noise in our Charger Scat Pack test car while driving on the highway.

In-cabin tech

8.5/10

How’s the tech? This is perhaps the category in which the Charger is best equipped. You get lots of USB ports, a wireless charging pad, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and even a digital key to use should you want to leave its small carbon-fiber fob behind. While the center touchscreen is big, navigating some of the Charger's performance menus can be frustrating, as they load very slowly and are poorly laid out. Don't expect to find items like the launch control toggle quickly unless you've memorized where it's tucked away.

Storage & cargo

7.2/10

How’s storage and cargo? This is where the Charger comes into its own. Thanks to its liftback design, it offers 22.8 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 37.4 cubic feet with them folded. For context, that's almost double what the Ford Mustang offers, and it's enough to beat what you get from performance four-door cars like the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. You'd have to step up to a small crossover to beat it, an impressive feat for a two-door muscle car. That said, the pinched-off shape of the cargo area means you can only fit short items near the rear bumper, and its door pockets remain disappointingly small despite the doors themselves being massive. Thankfully, there's decent small-item space throughout the rest of the cabin.

Value

5.7/10

Is it a good value? On the outside, the Charger's paint and panel gaps are OK. Inside, however, this test car sometimes creaked from its dashboard and windshield during high-speed turns, suggesting potential flex in the structure. Nonetheless, it offers a very competitive set of features when stacked up against the Mustang GT, even outdoing it in some areas with more carbon-fiber interior trim and an available 18-speaker Alpine sound system compared to the Ford's optional 12-speaker system. Warranty remains average, with three years/36,000 miles of basic and five years/60,000 miles of powertrain coverage.

MPG

3/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the Charger Scat Pack, which is what we tested, will get 19 mpg combined in city/highway driving when using premium fuel. That's essentially identical to what the V8-powered Mustang GT is estimated to offer. In our real-world driving, we achieved a combined consumption figure of 16.7 mpg, not factoring in any on-track testing.

X factor

5/10

The gas-powered Charger, without question, is an improvement over its electric Daytona twin. It's a thousand pounds lighter and only slightly slower despite a 120-hp gap, and it's arguably still pretty great to look at. It offers a lot of horsepower for what it costs. While it still falls short of the Ford Mustang GT on paper, this version of the Charger shows there will be plenty to like should this platform eventually receive a V8 engine, as most rumors indicate.

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Buying Tips for the 2026 Dodge Charger for November

The 2026 Dodge Charger is one of the clearer new-car deals out there right now, with buyers paying about $3,900 below MSRP before incentives and some trims stacking a $2,000 cash rebate on top.

You can save around $5,900 total on many 2026 Chargers. That includes about $3,900 off sticker based on prices paid plus a $2,000 customer cash rebate on R/T, R/T Plus, Scat Pack, and Scat Pack Plus trims. Daytona Scat Pack trims do not show a general customer rebate, so their savings stay closer to the dealer discount alone.
New inventory is plentiful at about 6,700 vehicles nationwide. That gives you room to shop dealers against each other, and the Scat Pack trim looks especially easy to find with a little over 2,000 new vehicles, while Daytona Scat Pack supply is much tighter at about 130.
The median days to turn for new Chargers is about 210 days, far above the 34-day market average. That means demand is soft, which usually helps your negotiating position on remaining stock.
Lease math looks expensive. Expect around $950 a month with roughly $6,500 due at signing for the model overall, and Daytona Scat Pack leases run much higher at about $1,400 a month.

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2026 Dodge Charger trim level differences

The 2026 Dodge Charger's lineup can be a bit confusing. For starters, it comes as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan this year. The 2026 Charger is also available with either a gas-powered six-cylinder engine or a fully electric powertrain. Both are available in the coupe and sedan body styles. It becomes a little clearer when you check out the Charger's trim levels. The Charger's R/T, R/T Plus, Scat Pack and Scat Pack Plus trim levels are gas-powered, while the Daytona Scat Pack and Daytona Scat Pack Plus are electric-only. Compare the 2026 Dodge Charger trim levels in-depth.

Which Charger trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our favorite Charger is the gas-powered sedan in the Scat Pack trim. This trim level gets you the more powerful engine (you're buying a Dodge, and horsepower is king, right?) and a few extra features while keeping the cost reasonable.

Competitors to consider

The addition of a gas engine makes the 2026 Charger a more compelling vehicle. 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. 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.

Edmunds spotlight: Charger expands to six cylinders and four doors

The Dodge Charger sedan version debuts as a 2026 model. It has 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 also debuts. Dubbed the Charger Sixpack, this turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine comes in two versions: a 420-horsepower standard-output version in the Charger R/T and a 550-hp high-output option in the Charger Scat Pack.

What it's like to live with

The Dodge Charger offers a driving experience that's unique among electric vehicles. For that reason, our test team added one to the Edmunds One-Year Road Test program. Our team has enjoyed the car's power and style, but they have also had to deal with a lot of electrical problems and software glitches. You can read more about their experiences on our Dodge Charger One-Year Road Test page. Our test car is a 2024 Charger, but most of our observations still apply to the 2026 Daytona Scat Pack as well.

Dodge Charger Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.8

10 reviews

5(90%)

4(0%)

3(10%)

2(0%)

1(0%)

Owners Say

Overall, owner sentiment is positive. Owners say this Charger is very fun to drive, fast, and comfortable, with a roomy and nice cabin. Many also like the smooth power, good seats, and lots of helpful cameras and screen features. Some owners do mention worries about the listed driving range, a few software bugs, and wanting more color choices.

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Most Helpful Owner Review

A decent EV, a very fun car

slang of ages podcast, 11/08/2025

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 2dr Coupe AWD (electric DD)

Don't believe all the bad reviews and negative hype. The car is fast, quick and a joy to drive. Sure it weights a lot, but the suspension tuning is excellent. You don't feel the weight. It can handle twisty roads, and my R/T Blacktop has more power than anyone would ever need. I'm averaging 3.5 miles/kWh. Respectable efficiency. The interior is excellent, with comfortable seats and …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Dodge Charger, so we've included review for other years of the Charger since its last redesign.

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2026 Dodge Charger video

TRACK TESTED: Dodge Charger Six Pack vs. Ford Mustang GT

The gas-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack is back — only this time, it’s got an inline-six under the hood instead of a V8. Fortunately, the new Dodge Charger Sixpack Scat Pack still makes tons of power, but is that enough to win a battle against the V8-powered Ford Mustang GT? Edmunds’ Brian Wong puts the two head-to-head on the track to find out in this comparison test…

2026 Dodge Charger Features & Specs

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

R/T

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$49,995
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$282/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Dodge Charger has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #12 out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average

#12 out of 13 among Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$592/yr

vs. $474/yr
for Average Fullsize Car

Frequency

1.07x/yr

vs. 0.97x/yr
for Average Fullsize Car

Severity

16.1%

vs. 13.4%
for Average Fullsize Car

Recalls

1 recall found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 26V531000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 78D
Number of vehicles affected:: 844027
Defect Description:: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Charger include:

Back-up camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

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FAQ

Is the Dodge Charger a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Charger both on the road and at the track, giving it a 5.8 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Charger gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 10 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Charger has 22.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Dodge Charger. Learn more

What's new in the 2026 Dodge Charger?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2026 Dodge Charger:

Base electric R/T trim discontinued
Gas-powered six-cylinder engine debuts
Four-door sedan model also becomes available
Part of the eighth Charger generation introduced for 2024

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Is the Dodge Charger reliable?

To determine whether the Dodge Charger is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Charger. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Charger's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Dodge Charger a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Dodge Charger is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Charger and gave it a 5.8 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Charger gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 10 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Charger is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Dodge Charger?

The least-expensive 2026 Dodge Charger is the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $49,995.

Other versions include:

R/T 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $49,995
R/T Plus 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $54,990
Scat Pack 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $54,995
Scat Pack Plus 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $59,990
Daytona Scat Pack 2dr Coupe AWD (electric DD) which starts at $59,995
Daytona Scat Pack Plus 2dr Coupe AWD (electric DD) which starts at $64,990