Chrysler's hybrid is an EV for normal people
Car manufacturer Chrysler’s hybrid Pacifica minivan offers electric vehicle benefits whilst not compromising on family needs. The car can cruise for 30 miles on electricity alone, being fully rechargeable in 14 hours when plugged into the mains. A modified 3.6 litre Pentastar V6 engine supports the installed 16 kWh dual electric motor. The hybrid qualifies owners for a $7,500 federal tax credit, with the car available from $34,500.

One downside to having a 16-kWh battery pack under the van’s floor: the back seats don't fold away and out of sight (you can remove them altogether for that trip to Home Depot). But consider the upsides: Slinging the heavy battery down under gives the car a nice low center of gravity without eating up interior space. And that battery qualifies you for a $7,500 federal tax credit, dropping the van's starting price to $34,500. It’s too early to know if the Trump Administration will maintain such incentives, but Chrysler execs hope people will still want to be seen as green on the school run.