The range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee electric muscle car has reportedly been axed as Stellantis curtails its EV efforts, especially in North America, and re-embraces petrol power.

Suppliers have told Mopar Insiders about Dodge’s decision to can the Banshee, which was to feature a 800V electrical system instead of the standard model’s 400V architecture.

Although Dodge has never confirmed how much power the Banshee was to have, the most powerful Charger Daytona EV variant right now has 500kW and 850Nm, and can blast through the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) standard in 3.3 seconds.

The STLA Large platform the Charger is based on was previously said to support vehicles with up to 660kW, but insiders have told other publications the architecture can actually cope with outputs up to 745kW, or 1000 horsepower in the old money.

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When asked by Mopar Insiders and other websites about the Banshee’s reported death, the company said: “Stellantis continues to reassess its product strategy to align with consumer demand. Our plan ensures we offer customers a range of vehicles with flexible powertrain options that best meet their needs.

“With the great news announced in July that Stellantis is bringing back its iconic SRT performance division (Street and Racing Technology), it follows that we are also reviewing the plan for future SRT vehicles.”

Despite making sounds through its Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, and its large dollops of power, the Charger Daytona has garnered unenthusiastic reviews and tepid sales since its launch. The Charger sedan and coupe will soon gain new Sixpack variants powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six.