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Dodge Charger Daytona electric police car may be coming

  • Dodge has teased a concept that like previews the next Charger Pursuit cop car
  • The teaser doesn’t reveal whether the concept is powered by batteries
  • A new Charger Pursuit sedan with a Hurricane inline-6 is almost certain

The previous Dodge Charger is one of the most popular options for police agencies around the country, and Dodge will clearly want to continue that trend with its redesigned 2024 Charger.

Dodge Law, the division responsible for Dodge police vehicles like the Charger Pursuit, has taken to social media to tease a concept that may preview the next Charger police car.

The teaser shows the new 2024 Charger with a Dodge Law logo on its hood, as well as the script for the popular police motto, “To protect and serve.”

A reveal date wasn’t mentioned, but a possibility may be the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s next annual conference which runs Oct. 19-22 in Boston.

Dodge Law Instagram post from Aug. 2024

The 2024 Charger is currently available as a coupe with electric powertrains only. However, a sedan body style is planned for next year, along with a gas powertrain, specifically the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 known as the Hurricane. The teaser doesn’t give away what Charger configuration the upcoming concept will use.

A Charger Pursuit sedan with the Hurricane engine is almost certain for production, but the electric Charger, known as the Charger Daytona, may also be enlisted for police duty. Modern EVs with their strong acceleration and range estimates of 300 miles or more have the potential to be excellent police cruisers.

It’s easy to imagine cops using them to quietly approach suspects or quickly get ahead of a fleeing vehicle. The silent, smooth operation of EVs can also be calming for officers, potentially lowering their stress levels and helping them better focus on their duties. Some agencies have already started adding electric vehicles to their fleet, like the New York Police Department which in 2022 added the Ford Mustang Mach-E to its fleet.

Another electric option agencies have at their disposal is a Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle. It’s offered by UP.FIT, a California upfitter launched by Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance.

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