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Sibling rivalry: Dodge EV versus Challenger SRT8

The Los Angeles Times just happens to have this video of the Dodge EV drag racing the Challenger SRT8.

Antuan Goodwin Reviews Editor / Cars
Antuan Goodwin gained his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. From drivetrain tech and electrification to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
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Dodge EV vs Challenger SRT8
Caption Los Angeles Times

Dodge revealed the Dodge EV as part of its line of all electric conceptsa few months ago. We've also had a peek at what's happening under the hood of Dodge's electric roadster and come to the conclusion that it's fast.

But Dodge has another fast car that's already in production, our Editor's Choice Dodge Challenger SRT8, but which one's faster? Will it be the silent 248 horsepower and electric 480 pound-feet of torque supplied by the EV's batteries or the brutally, loud 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet from the Challenger's 6.1-liter V-8?

The Los Angeles Times just happens to have this video of the two vehicles drag racing. In the words of legendary referee Mills Lane, "Let's get it on!"