- Dodge CEO Matt McAlear said ‘The Banshee never completely died.’
- He said the brand’s plans have not changed after former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares left the company.
- The Banshee reportedly produces over 900 horsepower, much more than the Hellcat.
Last year, reports surfaced that Dodge had canceled its high-performance Charger Banshee EV—a version that reportedly produced more than 900 horsepower. The plans allegedly changed after the departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. But now, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has a different take on the high-performance model.
In an interview with Canada MoversHead honcho Dodge said, “The Banshee never completely died.” While McAlear didn’t directly confirm that the model was still in development, it doesn’t appear that the project is dead as initially reported. McAlear told the publication that the brand has not “made any changes to plans” following Tavares’ departure.
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“The only thing we changed was the mix from a production standpoint,” McAlear told the publication. Although Dodge canned the entry-level Charger Daytona R/T EV in May for the 2026 model year, it still sells the 670-horsepower Charger Daytona Scat Pack along with combustion-powered models.
Tavares’ departure doesn’t free Dodge—it “allows us to be more flexible and return to offering multiple powertrains….” One powertrain likely to return is the Hellcat motor. There are rumors that Dodge is already developing a Hellcat version of its current Charger, but it may no longer be the top of the line.
Let’s hope Banshee finds its way into the lineup.
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Source: Brian Silvestro / Motor1
Motorcycle Pickup1: While America’s Stellantis brands have embraced their newfound flexibility, like Ram reviving the Hemi-powered 1500, automakers haven’t completely changed course. A 900-horsepower charger sounds pretty cool, but it’s not the only high-performance option available if the brand wants to keep its fan base happy—and that’s exactly what the Hellcat needs to accomplish.
