2010 Chrysler Town & Country EV
Of the three electric-powered prototypes unveiled by Chrysler earlier this year, pundits buzzed the most about the Chrysler Town & Country EV. We understand their logic - though nowhere as sexy as the Lotus-based Dodge coupe also recently unveiled, it's the most practical application of Chrysler's hybrid technology we've seen to date.
Sure, it eschews the vaulted Stow 'n Go seating in favor of battery space, but in essence, the Town & Country EV is a seven-passenger vehicle that operates much like Chevrolet's Volt: the first 40 miles are electric-only, while a small gasoline four-cylinder extends the plug-in hybrid's range.
Not only does this package make tons of sense for soccer moms facing lots of urban driving, but it's also the most likely to be built: Chrysler's already announced the first ENVI product to reach production will likely be a cargo van, with passenger versions possibly following afterward. ...next page >>