Chrysler launched today a series of three EVs (Electric Vehicles) of which we'll start with the Chrysler EV. The Chrysler EV is based on the Chrysler Town & Country minivan and demonstrates the ENVI electric-drive technology.
The Chrysler EV combines the usual electric electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with a small-displacement engine and generator that work to produce additional electricity when needed.
The Chrysler EV outputs 190 kW (255 hp) and 350 Nm (258 lb.-ft.) of torque, enough to take it from 0 to 60 mph in less than 9.0 seconds. The Chrysler EV has a range of 400 miles on around 8 gallons of gasoline.
Chrysler Press Release:
Chrysler EV
The Chrysler EV development vehicle is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that demonstrates another possible application of ENVI electric-drive technology in the segment-leading Chrysler Town & Country minivan.
“With the Chrysler EV, we are able to blend seven-passenger capability and the luxury of the Chrysler Town & Country minivan with electric-drive technology, demonstrating family practicality with zero compromise,” said Rhodes. “ENVI’s electric-drive development vehicles showcase our accelerated application of electric-drive systems into a wide range of vehicles in Chrysler’s future product portfolio.”
The Chrysler EV combines the electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with an integrated small-displacement engine and generator to produce additional electricity
to power the electric-drive system when needed. This provides all of the positive attributes of an Electric Vehicle and extends the driving range to be equivalent to today’s gasoline-powered vehicles – without compromises.
The Chrysler EV uses a 190 kW (255 horsepower) motor, producing 350 Nm (258 lb.-ft.) of torque, providing 0 to 60 mph acceleration in approximately nine seconds. The Chrysler EV Range-extended Electric Vehicle can drive 40 miles on all-electric power, and boasts a range of 400 miles
on approximately eight gallons of gasoline. This makes the Chrysler EV the perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle.
The knowledge and experience gained from the Chrysler EV will be applied to other front-wheel-drive applications in Chrysler’s portfolio.
