A completely electrical Chrysler Pacifica is within the works

Chrysler is engaged on a completely electrical model of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, in response to Inexperienced Automotive Experiences. The EV model reportedly would “possible” come a yr after the corporate debuts a Pacifica design refresh that options components of the Halcyon idea that Stellantis confirmed off earlier this yr.

In the intervening time, the Pacifica lineup consists of an ordinary gas-powered minivan and a plug-in hybrid with an estimated 32-mile electric-only driving vary earlier than it switches over to gasoline. Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell, who confirmed the plans to Inexperienced Automotive Experiences throughout the LA Auto Present on Thursday, wouldn’t say whether or not the corporate will maintain the plug-in hybrid alongside the all-electric mannequin.

Chrysler will reportedly have to rejigger the Pacifica’s “Stow ‘N Go” seating system, which lets house owners fold seats right down to make a flat loading flooring, to accommodate Stellantis’ BEV powertrain. Feuell instructed the outlet that one answer it’s contemplating would contain storing the second-row seats beneath the entrance seats. One other concept reportedly entails placing second-row outboard seats on rails that allow them slide sideways.