Chrysler, the American brand owned by Stellantis, will only sell electric vehicles by 2028, the company announced at the Consumer Electronics Show.
The company revealed its latest concept, the Airflow, a SUV with a similar profile to the Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E. The vehicle unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show is a concept, but it looks very close to production. The first EV will be produced by Chrysler in the year 2025.
Chrysler will start producing electric vehicles in the year of 2025.
Chrysler will serve as the tip of the spear for the company's electrification strategy according to the multi-national conglomeration that formed last year. EV versions of the Dodge Ram 1500 and an electric muscle car are included in the plan that the company announced last year.
The Airflow is meant to be a preview of what is to come. Christine Feuell, CEO of Chrysler, said in a statement that the concept car is an indication of the future direction of the company.
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The Airflow concept comes with all-wheel drive thanks to two 150 kilowatts motor. Chrysler says that the drivetrain can be adjusted to accommodate more powerful motors in the future. The company didn't provide details on the battery's size or energy capacity, but it did estimate a range of 350-400 miles per charge.
The Airflow will come with the ADAS, which allows Level 3 self-drive capabilities and over-the-air software updates. The company recently held an event to show off its new software products.
There are over-the-air software updates.
The Society of automotive Engineers defines a level 3 as highly automated driving where the driver still needs to be able to take over the vehicle upon request. Level 4 automation means that the car is capable of handling most driving situations itself, whereas Level 5 is mostly theoretical and covers complete automation in any condition.
It is a risky move for Chrysler to brand its driver assist system as Level 3, given the troubles other automakers have had trying to include similar systems in their production vehicles. The feature called Traffic Jam Pilot is in the A8 sedan and it is said to relieve human drivers of the need to pay attention during stop-and-go traffic. The feature was dependent on approval from local authorities, and still is in most markets around the world.
The Airflow has a Chrysler Wing logo on the front grille and full-width light bars on the rear of the vehicle, which are common features in most modern EV's. The Airflow will have large 22-inch tires for a more low-slung riding style, similar to the Ioniq 5.
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There are screens in the front and rear of the vehicle. There are two screens for the driver and passenger. The instrument cluster screen is positioned closer to the steering wheel than the dashboard, making it look like a heads-up display. There is an additional screen below the main screen for features such as seating adjustments. There are two screens on the seatbacks.
The user interface will be defined by personalization, allowing drivers to connect to their digital lives through the screen of their cars. We can assume that the Airflow will come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Chrysler will find the market for electric vehicles to be abundant when it finally makes its own.
Chrysler will find the market for electric vehicles to be awash when it launches its own EV in 2025, as most of the automaker's competitors have moved much more rapidly to electrify their lineups. EV technology has been slow to be embraced by all of the brands of Stellantis. Jeep says there will be electric versions of the Wrangler, Cherokee, and Wagoneer by 2025.
We have gotten hints of electrification from Chrysler in the past, but little in the way of real-world results. Before it merged with PSA Group, Fiat Chrysler said it would team up with a Taiwanese company to build electric vehicles for Chinese consumers. The Italian-American automaker has done some due diligence on a number of struggling EV startups in the US in an attempt to accelerate its electric ambitions, as The Verge first reported in 2019.
Chrysler will face new challenges now that it has gone public with its plans for a full battery-electric lineup. Chrysler will need to develop its own plan of attack, as its rivals already have one.
