30 Miles of EV Range – We Drive the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid
November 10, 2016
MotorWeek's Patrick Lucas was first on the scene at the national press launch for the much-awaited Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.
This vehicle is the first of its kind: a plug-in hybrid minivan. At full charge, it can go 30 miles on pure electric power, up to 75 mph.
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Total range is 530 miles, in combination with the 3.6 liter gasoline-powered V6. Total system output is 260 horsepower. FCA developed its own dual-motor electrically variable transmission (EVT) for the Pacifica Hybrid, which uses two electric motors in the transmission to power the wheels.
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The 16 kWh battery pack sits below the second row seating. 3rd row Stow 'N Go seating remains. The second row seats can be removed for a flat load floor.
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The Pacifica Hybrid gets unique design details, like teal coloring in the Chrysler badge and "eHybrid" badges.
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Pricing hasn't been announced yet. Stay tuned to MotorWeek for more!
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