EV muscle car’s virtual V8 ain’t half bad

8 August 2024, 3:16 pm

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EV muscle car’s virtual V8 ain’t half bad
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EV muscle car’s virtual V8 ain’t half bad
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The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona, the world’s first all-electric muscle car, has revealed its synthetic exhaust system, which mimics the sound of a V8. The car, expected to start at around $US50,000 ($A76,000), features a 500kW dual-motor setup and can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds. Built on Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, it includes an 800-volt architecture and two-speed transmission in the top-tier Banshee version. The Charger Daytona EV, larger and heavier than its predecessor, is set for US deliveries in late 2024, with potential for Australian sales still unknown.

Brands mentioned: Dodge, Stellantis.

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