The Napa leather interior of the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is plush and modern.
True story: I was with my family at the Chattanooga FC soccer game last week when an acquaintance tracked me down with a tip.
“You should do an article on the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid,” he said.
“Funny you should mention that,” I chuckled. “I’ve got one in my driveway right now.”
Bill Copeland, director of business intelligence at EPB, says that the local power company has been studying the economies of certain hybrids and EVs and determined the average Chattanooga customer would save about $70-$90 a month in fuel costs purchasing a Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid compared to a non-hybrid Pacifica. Factor in a lower total cost of ownership – including a $7,500 federal tax credit – and the Pacifica becomes a compelling bargain.
It was the second time in two days someone had approached me about the Pacifica, which I have started to refer to affectionately as the “electric whale.” Another acquaintance, a real performance enthusiast, told me that his family was considering a Pacifica hybrid for commuting.