Electric Dodge Charger and Ram 1500 REV will come to Europe

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV will try to live up to its name as the ‘World’s first and only electric muscle car’ as it hits new markets outside North America. Dodge’s new electric Charger is officially headed overseas, aiming for a more significant global market share.

In March, Dodge finally took the sheets off the all-electric Charger Daytona EV, claiming it retains the title of ‘World’s quickest and most powerful muscle car’. The electric Charger will now get its chance to prove it.

Also in Europe

Muscle car fans in markets outside North America will soon be able to buy the new Dodge Charger EV. Dodge maker Stellantis confirmed to CarScoops that the Charger Electric will launch in overseas markets starting in 2025.

“The Dodge Charger will also be sold in the Middle East beginning in the second half of 2025,” a spokesperson said. The company added: “It will also be available through European importers, starting later next year.”

EV and ICE

Dodge will introduce its full Charger lineup overseas, including EV and gas-powered (ICE)  models. The vehicle will also be available in two- and four-door versions. At the moment, we still don’t know which powertrain will arrive first.

In the U.S., the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV is available in two options. Dodge opened orders for the base R/T model in August, starting at $59,995. It has 365 kW/496hp on tap and accelerates to 100 kph in just under 5 seconds.

Meanwhile, the high-performance Scat Pack version costs $73,190. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Scat Pack includes a Direct Connection Stage 2 upgrade straight from the factory, delivering up to 493 kW/670 hp and some 950 Nm of torque for “SRT-like performance.” It can sprint from 0 to 100 kph in approximately 3.5 seconds.

Nevertheless, Dodge will follow up on the EV model with two gas-powered models, a coupe and a sedan, which are set to arrive at dealerships next year.

Is the U.S. customer not convinced?

The news comes after Stellantis confirmed in October that Ram’s first electric pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, will also launch overseas. Clearly, Stellantis managers are not so confident about the willingness of their American ‘muscle car’ clients to switch from ICE to EV. That seems to be the main reason for opening orders worldwide, both for the Ram and the Dodge.

Meanwhile, Stellantis announced in mid-December that it had decided to pull the launch timing of its range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger ahead of the Ram 1500 REV, the company’s first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck. The Ram brand initially planned to launch the Ram 1500 REV in the first half of 2025.

“The decision to launch Ramcharger first was driven by overwhelming consumer interest, maintaining a competitive advantage in the technology and slowing industry demand for half-ton BEV pickups,” Stellantis communicated.

1.100 km range, 6.4 tons towing capacity

“Ramcharger will be open for consumer orders in the U.S. in the first half of 2025, followed by the Ram 1500 REV launch in 2026. Availability for European customers will be announced separately,” the company added.

The all-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger has a targeted range of up to 1,100 km. It features a 92 kWh battery pack instead of the 168 kWh or even 229 kWh battery packs in the fully electric Ram. An onboard 130 kW generator gets its energy from a 3.6-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine and sends power to 250 kW front and 238 kW rear electric drive modules (EDMs).

Vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-home bi-directional charging allows the Ram 1500 Ramcharger to charge another Stellantis battery-electric vehicle or provide power back to the grid. Targeted performance figures include a 0-100 kph time of 4.6 seconds, 488 kW/663 hp, and over 940 Nm of torque.

The Ramcharger aims for a best-in-class 6,400 kg towing capacity  (in the States) and a maximum payload capacity of 1,200 kg.