The Dodge Charger’s electric era may not be the whole story after all.
Automotive News has reported that Stellantis has contacted suppliers about putting a Hemi-powered Charger into production, with a supercharged Hellcat V8 version reportedly targeted for the end of 2027.
If it happens, it would be a significant course correction for one of America’s defining muscle-car nameplates.
At a glance
- Stellantis has reportedly contacted suppliers about a Hemi-powered Dodge Charger.
- The planned engine is said to be the 6.2-litre supercharged Hellcat V8 rather than the familiar 5.7-litre Hemi.
- Automotive News reports that Dodge is considering about 12,000 Hellcat versions annually, with production targeted for the end of 2027.
A reported V8 return for the new Charger
The key detail is that this wouldn’t be a return of the 5.7-litre Hemi.
Automotive News has reported that Dodge is preparing the 6.2-litre supercharged V8 for the new Charger, the engine most closely associated with the Hellcat badge.
The reported plan would see around 12,000 Hellcat versions built each year.
That figure suggests more than a token nostalgia play, though Dodge and Stellantis haven’t announced the model publicly in the information available here.
Combustion demand is hard to ignore
The possible V8 comeback arrives as Dodge’s combustion-powered Charger Sixpack appears to be gaining traction.
Charger Sixpack sales climbed 22 percent in the third quarter of 2026, reaching 3,679 units.
Of that total, the Sixpack accounted for 3,446 units, while 233 electric Daytona models found buyers.
Those numbers don’t settle the future of the Charger by themselves, but they do show a clear buyer preference in that period.
For a brand built around noise, torque and straight-line attitude, the gap between Sixpack and Daytona demand is difficult to miss.
What a Hellcat Charger would represent
A new Hellcat-powered Charger would give Dodge a combustion halo model alongside its electrified ambitions.
That matters because the Charger is more than a model line for Dodge, it’s a shorthand for the brand’s modern performance identity.
The electric Daytona introduced a new direction, but the appetite for a V8 muscle car hasn’t disappeared.
If the reported plan reaches production, it would give traditional Dodge buyers a louder and more familiar flagship while the brand continues navigating the shift toward electrification.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Dodge |
|---|---|
| Model | Charger Hellcat, reportedly planned |
| Engine | 6.2-litre supercharged Hemi V8, as reported by Automotive News |
| Planned production | Approximately 12,000 units per year, reported |
| Production timing | Targeted for the end of 2027, reported |
| Related sales context | Charger Sixpack sales reached 3,679 units in Q3 2026, including 3,446 Sixpacks and 233 electric Daytonas |
For enthusiasts who saw the electric Charger as the end of an era, the reported Hellcat return points to something more complicated and more interesting.
Dodge may still be moving into an electrified future, but the V8 clearly hasn’t left the conversation.
