A fully electric Chrysler Pacifica is in the works

Chrysler is moving connected a afloat electrical type of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, according to Green Car Reports. The EV type reportedly would “likely” travel a twelvemonth aft the institution debuts a Pacifica creation refresh that features elements of the Halcyon conception that Stellantis showed disconnected earlier this year.

At the moment, the Pacifica lineup includes a modular gas-powered minivan and a plug-in hybrid pinch an estimated 32-mile electric-only driving scope earlier it switches complete to gas. Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell, who confirmed the plans to Green Car Reports during the LA Auto Show connected Thursday, wouldn’t opportunity whether the institution will support the plug-in hybrid alongside the all-electric model.

Chrysler will reportedly request to rejigger the Pacifica’s “Stow ‘N Go” seating system, which lets owners fold seats down to make a level loading floor, to accommodate Stellantis’ BEV powertrain. Feuell told the outlet that 1 solution it’s considering would impact storing the second-row seats underneath the beforehand seats. Another thought reportedly involves putting second-row outboard seats connected rails that fto them descent sideways.