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2026 Dodge Charger MPG & Fuel Cost
9 configurations · 19–20 MPG, 72–95 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 large car configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026 Dodge Charger at a glance
The 2026 Dodge Charger has 9 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–20 MPG, 72–95 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD at 95 MPGe (36 kWh per 100 miles, 295 mi of range), about $980 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $980 to $4,270, a $3,290 difference. The Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 large car configurations rated for MY2026 (class median $2,230 a year).
What the 2026 Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD costs to drive
Per month
$82
$980 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.63
Per 100 miles
$6.53
Five years
$4,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,250less a year
Class median $2,230 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Dodge Charger MPG
EPA range 223–295 miles.
See electric configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Scat Pack | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,270 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Electric configurations (7)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona R/T 255/45R20 (Most efficient) | AWD | 36 | 95 | 295 mi | $980 |
| Daytona R/T 305/35ZR20 | AWD | 39 | 86 | 267 mi | $1,070 |
| Daytona Scat Pack 305/35ZR20 | AWD | 39 | 86 | 267 mi | $1,070 |
| Daytona R/T 245/55ZR18 | AWD | 40 | 85 | 263 mi | $1,100 |
| Daytona R/T 275/40R20 | AWD | 41 | 83 | 258 mi | $1,130 |
| Daytona Scat Pack 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S | AWD | 43 | 78 | 241 mi | $1,190 |
| Daytona Scat Pack 325/35ZR20 Rear | AWD | 47 | 72 | 223 mi | $1,280 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD: $2,560 in Hawaii and $680 in Louisiana, a $1,880 difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2026 Dodge Charger get?
EPA rates the 2026 Dodge Charger at 19–20 MPG, 72–95 MPGe combined across 9 configurations. The most efficient, the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD, is rated 95 MPGe combined (100 city / 89 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–20 MPG; Electric: 72–95 MPGe.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Dodge Charger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD costs about $980 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $980–$4,270 a year. That is a $3,290 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Dodge Charger 100 miles?
About $6.53 per 100 miles for the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $6.53 and $28.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Dodge Charger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD is rated 100 city and 89 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 11 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Dodge Charger compare with other large car configurations?
The Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD costs about $980 a year to fuel, $1,250 less than the class median of $2,230, and less than 8 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 64 rated large car configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Dodge Charger?
EPA rates the range at 223–295 miles depending on configuration, and the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD goes 295 mi. Efficiency is 36–47 kWh per 100 miles (72–95 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $980–$1,280 a year, or $6.53 per 100 miles for the Daytona R/T 255/45R20 AWD.
Is the 2026 Dodge Charger different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 98 to 95 MPGe, down 3. Its annual cost goes from $950 to $980, $30 more. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2026 against 7 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Dodge Charger for that year.