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Stellantis Delays Production of Entry-Level Electric Charger at Windsor Plant

The automaker postpones the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T to evaluate U.S. tariffs, while ensuring no job losses and focusing on higher-margin models.

An aerial view of the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ont., on April 3. The carmaker said it is assessing the impacts of U.S. tariffs.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, February 26, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
A truck carrying Windsor made Chrysler Pacificas and Dodge Chargers heads to the United States via the Ambassador Bridge on Monday, March 17, 2025.
A freshly built Pacifica SUV is shown on the Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant property on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Overview

  • Stellantis has postponed production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for the 2026 model year at its Windsor, Ontario plant due to U.S. auto tariffs.
  • The company continues to produce other Charger variants, including the Daytona Scat Pack and upcoming models like the Charger Sixpack and a new four-door Charger.
  • Employment at the Windsor plant, which has 3,800 hourly workers, remains unaffected despite the production adjustments.
  • A planned third production shift at the Windsor facility has been delayed until next year as Stellantis evaluates tariff impacts.
  • Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly confirmed assurances from Stellantis executives that all Canadian jobs will be maintained.