Dodge Will Kill Its Hellcat Engines For Electric Powertrains By 2023

Dodge which is owned by Stellantis has revealed that it will be replacing its iconic Hellcat engines which are the defining factor in its muscle cars. These muscle cars will be replaced with electric powertrains by 2023. This comes after the brand teased an electric muscle car to achieve parity with what Ford has been able to do with its electric Mustang models. At the Los Angeles Motor Show, Dodge CEO Tim Kuniski revealed the 2023 deadline in an interview.

"I will have this car, this platform, this powertrain as we know it through the end of '23. There's two more years to buy a Hellcat, then it's history," he said.

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He revealed that the V8 Hellcat motor has already been killed off because it wouldn't be able to comply with the emissions regulations. While the car will be unveiled in 2023 the production version of its first electric muscle car will only show up in 2024. The first quarter of 2022 will be the first time we see a concept around it.

In addition to this Kuniski revealed that next year, Dodge will have an exciting hybrid muscle car. Many believe this car could be based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale and could be called the Dodge Hornet. Dodge can tap into Alfa Romeo as it is also part of Stellantis along with brands like Jeep, RAM, Fiat, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Maserati amongst others. This comes after Stellantis announced its plans to go all electric by 2035 earlier this year.