Mopar Insiders is reporting that the 800-volt Charger Banshee EV halo-car is dead. "While Stellantis has yet to issue an official statement, the development comes as little surprise to those tracking the EV market closely. Sales of the 400-volt Charger Daytona EV have been sluggish at best, and introducing a more extreme, presumably six-figure Banshee variant might have seemed logical in a more EV-friendly market. Today, however, it looks like a high-stakes gamble that Dodge isn’t prepared to take. When reached for comment, Dodge neither confirmed nor denied the decision, instead providing the following statement: “Stellantis continues to reassess its product strategy to align with consumer demand. Our plan ensures we offer customers a range of vehicles with flexible powertrain options that best meet their needs. With the great news announced in July that Stellantis is bringing back its iconic SRT performance division (Street and Racing Technology), it follows that we are also reviewing the plan for future SRT vehicles.” With the Daytona Banshee reportedly off the table, the focus may now shift back to ICE-powered performance vehicles and alternative options. Hybridization could play a role, but it’s clear that full electrification has lost momentum. Dodge is also in the midst of launching the HURRICANE-powered Dodge Charger SIXPACKs, along with four-door Charger models, so scrapping the top-tier Banshee won’t leave the lineup empty. But it will signal to the Mopar faithful that Dodge is listening, and that hopefully the V8 will return to the Charger in the future." REPORT: Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee Is DEAD! - MoparInsiders
