下一代Chrysler 300 Will Be Fully Electric

We must admit, we lost interest in theChrysler 300when the Stellantis-owned brand decided tocall it quits on the SRT8. Handsome and menacing it may be, the big barge is simply outdated and deserves to be retired after years of serving the fleet industry. What we will miss, however, is the idea of a classic V8-powered full-size sedan - after this generation is axed, the big sedan will be electrified.

Citing insider information,Drivereports that the development of a battery-powered Chrysler sedan is already underway, along with a Dodge-branded alternative. The Dodge is rumored to hit the market in 2024, with the Chrysler following two years behind. At this point, it's unclear whether the 300 nameplate will continue into the electric future, but these silent successors will replace the decade-old sedan.

At theunveiling of the futuristic Airflow concept, Chrysler announced its intentions to launch its first electric car by 2025 before it abandons the combustion engine entirely, in 2028. Speaking of the Airflow, we wouldn't be surprised if the new 300 (if it retains the numerical nomenclature) borrows styling cues from the sleek concept.

In terms of power, the information gleaned by the Australian publication suggests both vehicles will boast 800-volt architecture; this means we can expect some powerful electric Chrysler and Dodge vehicles in the future. According to the report, power outputs will range between 201 and 442 horsepower. If that's not enough for you, perhapsDodge's future electric muscle carwill suit your needs.

It's very likely the battery-powered bruisers will adopt theSTLA Large platformthat Stellantis is developing for upcoming EVs. We might even see future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models also adopt this architecture, albeit with a few adjustments.