Back in 2021 Stellantis was all-in on electrification and had promised to deliver a bunch of new EVs by now. The company even changed its slogan to “Clean Technology for a New Generation of Families” and when the Airflow concept (above) was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in early 2022, it looked like a better future for the company was in the cards.
My first act as CEO would be to bring back the Pacifica PHEV. That’s maybe the best minivan to ever have been built! Come on! And with that move, my actions are complete. Chrysler has an incredible lineup of vehicles to fit the needs of Americans, and every single one of them is, or can be, electrified. With very little effort, Chrysler could become the future of electrification exemplification for automakers in the U.S.
Let’s go model by model in my new lineup and discuss electrification as it pertains to my new-and-improved Chrysler.
City Car: Chrysler Neon. Based on the Citroën Ami, this is an all-electric model for city dwellers.
Compact Crossover: Chrysler PT Cruiser. Based on the Fiat 600, this is available as a mild hybrid with a 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder, or as a much more powerful EV. There’s even an electric Abarth model, allowing for some Mopar add-ons to the Chrysler.
Mid-Sized Crossover: Chrysler Aircross. The Citroën C5 Aircross is offered in mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV variants, with up to 228 horsepower and 97 kWh of battery.
Large Crossover: Chrysler New Yorker. The Maserati Grecale GT and Modena models come standard with a mild hybrid motor attached to a 2.0T engine making up to a combined 325 horsepower. The Grecale Folgore model is an EV with 550 ponies on tap. That should be sufficient.
Large Sedan: Chrysler 300C and 300E. This is the closest thing to engineering a brand new vehicle as I got with this list. It could easily be engineered to accept one of Stellantis’ various PHEVs. And while we’re at it, toss in that Folgore EV stuff as well for a 300E model.
The Sports Car: Chrysler Crossfire. With an available 750-horsepower tri-motor EV layout, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is already right there to give Chrysler an incredible electric drop-top that isn’t really available anywhere else.
The Large SUV: Chrysler Aspen. The refreshed Grand Wagoneer is now available with a range-extender powertrain that uses the Pentastar engine, so that’s easy.
The Supercar: Chrysler ME Two-Six. Maserati cancelled the MC20 Folgore EV in 2025 after spending five years developing the damn thing. Grab that work out of the trash and you’ve got a world-beating Chrysler EV lineup.
Add in Chrysler’s current Pacifica PHEV and you’ve got a nine-car lineup that people can really get excited about, and all nine of them are available with optional electrification. Seven of the nine are available as a BEV with minimal engineering effort required. These are mostly cars that Stellantis already sells. It’s so easy, just do it.
