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Combined MPG
19–20 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
16–17 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
23–26 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$800–4,000
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2026 Dodge Charger delivers an EPA-certified 19–20 MPG combined across 9 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $800 to $4,000.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 9 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 19–20 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $800–4,000 (15k mi/yr).
Electrification Analysis

2026 Dodge Charger Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

GASOLINE 2 TRIMS

Standard Gasoline

19–20 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost: $3,100–$4,000.

EPA Certified
ELECTRIC 7 TRIMS

Battery Electric (BEV)

223–295 mi Range • 95 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $800–$4,000.

Zero Tailpipe Emissions
Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (9)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20 Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 89 MPGe 95 MPGe 295 mi $800 —
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 305/35ZR20 Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 79 MPGe 86 MPGe 267 mi $900 —
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20 Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 79 MPGe 86 MPGe 267 mi $900 —
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 245/55ZR18 Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 91 MPGe 78 MPGe 85 MPGe 263 mi $900 —
Charger Daytona R/T AWD 275/40R20 Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 76 MPGe 83 MPGe 258 mi $900 —
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 82 MPGe 73 MPGe 78 MPGe 241 mi $1,000 —
Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 77 MPGe 68 MPGe 72 MPGe 223 mi $1,050 —
Charger R/T AWD Regular 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 —
Charger Scat Pack AWD Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$4.38–$4.61

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

750–789 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2026 Dodge Charger

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2026 Dodge Charger

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2026 Dodge Charger get?

The 2026 Dodge Charger achieves an EPA-certified rating of 19 to 20 MPG combined across 9 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG, and highway ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2026 Dodge Charger?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $800 and $4,000 for the 2026 Dodge Charger.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.