How does the Dodge Charger EV make noise?
The Charger EV’s noise primarily comes from an artificial sound system called the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, along with the electric motor’s whine and road noise.
Electric vehicles are typically quiet at low speeds, but Dodge aims for a distinctive, aggressive note that signals power and aligns with the brand’s performance heritage.
Core sound sources
The sound profile of the Charger EV is shaped by three main contributors. Here is a breakdown of where the noise comes from and how each part works.
- Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust (FCE): an engineered, exhaust-area system that creates a loud, V8-like note without combustion. It uses a tuned chamber and air pulses to generate the sound, and can be tuned for different tones.
- Electric motor whine and inverter noise: as a battery-electric vehicle, the motor and power electronics produce a high-pitched whine that rises with speed and load, forming part of the car’s audible character.
- Road and tire noise: traditional road noise remains audible, especially on higher-speed runs or rough surfaces, contributing to the overall soundscape.
Combined, these elements give the Charger EV a recognizable roar that's marketed as a modern interpretation of Dodge’s muscle-car heritage.
Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust: how it works
The centerpiece of Dodge’s acoustic strategy is the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. Unlike a traditional internal-combustion exhaust, this system uses a purpose-built resonator and active control to project a loud, engine-like note while the car runs on electricity.
- Resonant chamber: a tuned chamber inside the exhaust pathway shapes the tone, delivering a deep, muscular note that echoes the feel of a V8.
- Active sound control: the system adjusts volume and pitch based on drive mode, speed, and pedal input, allowing for quiet modes and louder, more aggressive tones as desired.
- Pedestrian safety and regulations: the sound design is tuned to be audible to people nearby while complying with noise regulations and pedestrian-safety guidelines.
In practice, Dodge positions the Fratzonic system as a way to preserve brand identity in the electric era, offering a controllable acoustic signature rather than relying solely on the quiet that electric propulsion typically provides.
Impact on drivers and bystanders
For drivers, the sound adds a sense of drama and presence on the road. For bystanders, a deliberate, audible note helps provide situational awareness and signals that a high-performance EV is approaching or nearby, aligning with safety expectations and Dodge's branding.
Summary
The Dodge Charger EV combines the natural noise of electric propulsion with a signature artificial exhaust note created by the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust, plus the characteristic motor whine and road noise. Dodge frames the system as essential to maintaining the brand’s aggressive, performance-oriented identity in an electric era. The sound is adjustable, regulated for safety, and designed to be as recognizable as the car’s performance numbers.
