Stellantis Abandons Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee
That vaunted new electric era for Dodge is, to put it simply, dead in the water. According to a report by Mopar Insiders, Stellantis has ended development of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee, an 800-volt version that was meant to embody the brand's electric future.
This model was intended to replace the iconic Challenger, which was retired in 2024, and to mark the transition to electrified performance. But in 2025, the strategy has shifted: electric is taking a back seat, and gasoline powertrains are once again the priority.
A clear signal: Gasoline first
Suppliers contacted by Mopar Insiders say the Banshee version has been officially canceled. This leaves the Scat Pack version as the only electric Charger in development, following the discontinuation of the entry-level R/T model.
On Dodge's official website, the signals are telling: ICE models are front and centre, the inline-6 engine is highlighted, while the electric versions are almost no longer mentioned. Even the term "electric" has disappeared from promotional content, replaced by the vaguer word "electrified."
A strategy influenced by the political context
Stellantis has acknowledged it is reviewing its product strategy to better "meet consumer demand," while also announcing the return of the high-performance SRT division. The decision to emphasize gasoline coincides with a U.S. political climate that is less favourable to electric vehicles.