Dodge SRT Banshee reportedly canceled as Stellantis retreats from EVs
The long-rumored Dodge SRT Banshee appears to have been quietly canceled, marking yet another electric-vehicle retreat inside Stellantis. Multiple internal sources now confirm what insiders like Butter and TK’s Garage have been predicting for months — that the electric muscle program that once promised an 800-volt “Banshee” powertrain for the Charger Daytona will not move forward to production.
According to reports, the decision follows a broader Stellantis pullback from fully electric programs that have struggled to sell, including the Ram 1500 REV, Jeep Wagoneer S, and several plug-in hybrid models plagued with recalls and software failures. Dealers have been told that EV allocations will be limited through 2026 as the company prioritizes Hurricane I6 and HEMI V8 production to meet customer demand.
The cancellation of the Banshee means the all-electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack is unlikely to survive beyond model year 2026. Production of Dodge’s electric Scat Pack and R/T trims may end entirely before 2027, replaced by gas-powered Hurricane models wearing the same badges. Even the Jeep Wagoneer S, once touted as the brand’s Tesla rival, is expected to re-emerge with an internal-combustion option.
For enthusiasts, this signals Stellantis is shifting back to its performance roots — and acknowledging the market’s rejection of high-priced EV muscle. The Hornet R/T, Wrangler 4xe, and Pacifica Hybrid have each faced recalls or sluggish demand, reinforcing CEO Antonio Filosa’s pivot toward proven ICE platforms.
While Stellantis hasn’t issued an official death notice for the Banshee, internal discussion has reportedly stopped all EV-specific development, leaving the Charger Daytona’s future squarely in the hands of its new inline-six Hurricane lineup.
