2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Driving Range

How Far Can the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Drive?

The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid stands out in several ways from its small, but highly competitive, automotive industry segment. One of the ways the platform edges out the bulk of its rivals is by being a hybrid vehicle, and the first hybrid minivan available in North America, as well as utilizing technology that boosts performance and fuel economy. Chrysler joins the rest of its Stellantis sister brands in committing to the development of hybrid or electric platforms. The Pacifica Hybrid is just among the first of the automaker’s efforts. So, how far can the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid drive? That will depend on the route and the overall health of the vehicle. But, Chrysler estimates that the Pacifica Hybrid can travel more than 50 km without using a drop of gasoline. Let’s take a closer look at some helpful information.

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2022 Pacifica Hybrid Performance and Fuel Economy

Unsurprisingly, the secret to the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid’s exceptional performance and fuel economy is its modified V-6 engine that also employs a separate, supplemental electric motor. The 3.6-litre, Pentastar V-6 eHybrid engine can produce up to 260 horsepower and record 8.0 L/100 km in the city and 7.9 L/100 km on the highway. Very few competing platforms can match the 2022 Pacifica Hybrid’s blend of performance and efficiency. 

Battery-Only 2022 Pacifica Hybrid Range

The cost of gasoline is likely to be concerning for the foreseeable future. Finch Chrysler customers can save money on their monthly fuel budget with the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. When the hybrid minivan fully utilizes its available technology, it can travel up to 50 km (30 miles), using only the power stored in its battery packs. 

Several industry studies have found that most people travel fewer than 50 km per day, meaning that 2022 Pacifica Hybrid owners will be filling up their tanks much less frequently. For comparison, the Chrysler hybrid minivan’s chief rival also offers electric-only driving capability, but its automaker advises owners to use battery power in ‘low speed’ environments, like parking lots.

Additionally, the 2022 Pacifica Hybrid does an excellent job of alleviating so-called, ‘range anxiety,’ by delivering a gasoline/electric total driving range of more than 800 km (500 miles). 

Is the Pacifica’s Electric-Only Mode Automatic?

Chrysler engineers understand that drivers have enough to contend with, without having to worry about if the 2022 Pacifica Hybrid is operating as efficiently as possible. The hybrid, electric-only driving system will automatically and seamlessly engage when the computer recognizes the proper conditions. When the gasoline-powered engine is needed, it will also automatically engage.

Make an appointment with a Finch Chrysler product expert, today, if you would like to know more details about the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.