Chrysler Town & Country EV

Posted on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 at 1:22 PM EST.

• Chrysler Town & Country EV: The perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle
• Range-extended powertrain delivers exceptional fuel economy, minimal environmental impact and the same seven-passenger capability

The Chrysler Town & Country EV is a range-extended electric vehicle that demonstrates another possible application of ENVI electric-drive technology.

“Twenty-five years ago, Chrysler invented the minivan,” Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President—Product Development, said. “And now, with ENVI’s range-extended electric vehicle powertrain, Chrysler is reinventing America’s favorite minivan.”

The Chrysler Town & Country 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 Town & Country EV uses a 200 kW (268 horsepower) motor, producing 350 N•m (258 lb.-ft.) of torque. The Chrysler EV range-extended electric vehicle can drive 40 miles on all-electric power, and boasts a range of 400 miles. This makes the Chrysler EV the perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle.

An all-new Liquid Graphite Pearl exterior is featured on the Chrysler Town & Country EV, which wears new, large “EV” graphics on both sides of the vehicle.

Chrysler Town & Country EV – Vehicle Specifications

Vehicle Type Range-extended Electric Vehicle,
7-passenger minivan

Weight and Dimensions
Length 202.5 inches / 5144 mm
Width 76.5 inches / 1943 mm
Height 71.4 inches / 1814 mm
Wheelbase 121.2 inches / 3079 mm
Track front / rear 65.5 inches / 1664 mm 64.8 inches / 1646 mm
Turn circle 38 feet / 11.6 m

Powertrain and Suspension
Layout Front-wheel drive
Motor Power: 200 kW (268 hp)
Regenerative braking
Battery Lithium-ion battery
Suspension Front – McPherson strut
Rear – Beam axle
Range extender SULEV gasoline engine and electric generator
Continuous electric power: 70 kW (94 hp)

Wheels and Tires
Tire size front P225 / 65R17 28.5 inches / 724 mm
Tire size rear P225 / 65R17 28.5 inches / 724 mm

Color Scheme
Exterior Liquid Graphite Pearl
Interior Medium Slate Gray

Key Performance Attributes
0-60 mph (0-100 kph) approximately 8 seconds
Standing ¼-mile low-16 seconds
Top speed more than 100 mph (approximately 161 kph)
All-electric range 40 miles (approximately 64 km)
Total driving range up to 400 miles (approximately 644 km)

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