Stellantis Axes Its Fastest EV Before It Even Hits the Road

Stellantis appears to be scaling back its electrification ambitions with the rumored cancellation of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee. Positioned as the all-electric successor to the last-generation Charger SRT Hellcat, the Banshee was expected to deliver more than 800 horsepower through a tri-motor setup paired with an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture.

However, according to Mopar Insiders, the project has been shelved. Suppliers that had been developing the Banshee’s bespoke systems have reportedly ceased work, effectively ending the high-performance EV before it reached production.

The 670-HP Scat Pack Carries the Torch—for Now

The Charger Daytona SRT Banshee was poised to mark a major technological leap for Dodge’s EV lineup, combining the immense output of a rumored tri-motor setup with the speed and efficiency of an 800-volt charging system. With its cancellation, the crown now rests with the Charger Daytona Scat Pack.

This dual-motor EV delivers 670 horsepower and sprints from zero to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. Its peak 183-kilowatt charging capability is respectable, though the 400-volt architecture keeps it from being truly ahead of the curve.

For now, the Scat Pack stands as Dodge’s only electric model. The entry-level Charger Daytona R/T—once slated to carry a 496-horsepower powertrain—has been officially “postponed,” and its return looks doubtful given the brand’s customer base, which has long resisted EV adoption.

There may be a brighter spot on the horizon, though. By mid-2026, Dodge is expected to introduce a four-door version of the Charger Daytona Scat Pack. Unlike coupes, which rely heavily on the visceral appeal of roaring combustion engines, sedans could face less pushback from buyers when offered in electric form.

Is the SRT Hellcat Making a Comeback?

With the SRT Banshee reportedly scrapped, questions remain about how Dodge plans to leverage its recently revived Street and Racing Technology (SRT) performance sub-brand. CEO Matt McAleer has confirmed that the new Charger’s engine bay can accommodate a Hemi V8, fueling speculation that the SRT Hellcat—or a modern iteration of it—could soon roar back into the lineup.

The supercharged 6.2-liter V8 still powers the Dodge Durango SUV—though not in CARB-regulated states—meaning production capacity for the engine remains. If Dodge decides to bring it back to the Charger, it would mark a dramatic reversal from earlier plans to phase out the V8 entirely in favor of a twin-turbo inline-six and fully electric powertrains.

Despite modest sales expectations and lukewarm reception from some enthusiasts, the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee’s cancellation still feels like a missed opportunity. With its menacing styling, dystopian-inspired Fratzonic exhaust sound, and blistering performance potential, it could have silenced skeptics and dominated drag strips alike.

Dodge has yet to officially confirm the project’s fate, telling Mopar Insiders only that it continues “to reassess product strategy.” Still, the signs point to the end of what might have been the brand’s boldest step into high-performance electrification.