Chrysler is working on a fully electric version of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, according to green car reportThe EV version will reportedly arrive “likely” a year after the company debuted the Pacifica design refresh, which will incorporate elements of the Halcyon concept that Stellantis showed earlier this year.
At the moment, the Pacifica lineup includes a standard gas-powered minivan and a plug-in hybrid, with an estimated 32-mile electric-only driving range before switching to gas. Christine Fuell, CEO of Chrysler, who confirmed the plans green car report During the LA Auto Show on Thursday, there was no word on whether the company would keep the plug-in hybrid alongside the all-electric model.
Chrysler will reportedly need to rearrange the Pacifica's “Stow 'n Go” seating system, which lets owners fold the seats to create a flat loading floor to accommodate the Stellantis' BEV powertrain . Fuell told the outlet that one solution he is considering would involve storing the second-row seats under the front seats. Another idea reportedly involves placing the second-row outboard seats on rails that let them slide sideways.