The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid pairs 33 miles of electric range with 500 miles total range, offering families quiet efficiency and spacious comfort. It’s America’s only plug-in hybrid minivan, featuring advanced safety, smart tech, and mobility-friendly options for modern life. Perfect for families seeking practical, eco-friendly freedom without compromise.
When I first drove the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, I wasn’t prepared for how peaceful it felt. One Tuesday morning, kids strapped in, coffee steaming in the cupholder, I glided out of the driveway—and realized the van made no sound at all. No engine rumble, no vibration. We covered the entire school run, errands, and soccer pickup without burning a drop of gas.
That’s the magic of Chrysler’s plug-in hybrid minivan. It’s practical, quiet, and surprisingly fun to live with.
The 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is still the only plug-in hybrid minivan sold in North America. Its 16 kWh battery delivers about 33 miles of electric range, and when the battery runs out, a 3.6-liter V6 takes over. Together, they give a total range of more than 500 miles. You can run errands on electricity during the week and take road trips on gasoline without any charging anxiety.
This year, Chrysler simplified the lineup to three trims: Select, Limited, and Pinnacle. Only the Select and Pinnacle come with the hybrid system. Standard gear now includes auto-dimming mirrors, upgraded interior materials, and the S Appearance Package option that blacks out trim for a sporty look.
A new Family Adventure (FAV) Edition adds a Thule roof box and rugged styling—ideal for families who actually use that “family adventure” label.
The Pacifica Hybrid’s combined 260 horsepower feels ample for its size. Around town, electric torque makes it brisk—almost playful. Merging onto the highway in hybrid mode, the transition from EV to gas is seamless.
From personal experience, the first time you roll silently through a parking garage, you’ll instinctively check if the engine stalled. It didn’t—you’re just moving on electrons.
| Feature | Specification |
| Engine / Motors | 3.6 L V6 + Dual Electric Motors (260 hp) |
| Battery Capacity | 16 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Charging Time | ~2 hrs (Level 2) / ~14 hrs (Level 1) |
| EV Range | ≈ 33 miles (EPA) |
| Total Range | ≈ 520 miles |
| Efficiency | 84 MPGe / 30 MPG gas-only |
| Drivetrain | FWD only (no AWD on Hybrid) |
| Seats | 7 (passenger configuration) |
| Warranty | 10-yr / 100 k mi battery coverage |
Pro insight: Acceleration from 0–35 mph is the sweet spot. It’s instant and silent, perfect for city traffic. Regenerative braking takes some getting used to but quickly becomes second nature. I noticed after two weeks that my brake pads looked practically new—regeneration does most of the slowing for you.
Most owners will never visit a public charger. Plug the Pacifica Hybrid into a standard 120-volt outlet overnight and it’ll be ready each morning. For frequent driving, install a 240-volt Level 2 charger — I added one to my garage for about $700, and it charges the van in under two hours.
Stepping inside the Chrysler Pacifica 2025 interior feels like slipping into a living room that just happens to have wheels. Wide doors, low floors, and power everything make loading kids and groceries effortless.
I drive the Select Hybrid trim with two car seats. The Easy Tilt second-row feature is a lifesaver; my 8-year-old can reach the back row without removing anyone’s seat. Chrysler’s FamCAM interior camera shows every kid and even the dog on the central screen, complete with night vision.
The Stow ’n Vac vacuum is strong enough to devour crushed snacks after road-trip pit stops. My favorite trick? Folding the third row flat, tossing in bikes, and still having room for a cooler.
The 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen is clear, quick, and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The available rear-seat entertainment system streams Amazon Fire TV, and kids can plug in gaming consoles via HDMI.
Up front, the wireless charging pad and tri-zone climate control make life calmer. Ventilated front seats cool you in summer; heated second-row chairs keep passengers cozy in winter.
The Pinnacle trim adds genuine Nappa leather, quilted stitching, and matching throw pillows — a small, charming luxury that families secretly love.
The Pacifica is also one of the most mobility-friendly minivans available. Conversion specialists like BraunAbility and VMI modify the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica handicap-equipped models with side-entry ramps, kneeling suspension, and secure wheelchair tie-downs. Chrysler even offers rebates through its DriveAbility Program for adaptive equipment.
Families caring for elderly parents or wheelchair users often tell me that a properly equipped Pacifica Hybrid is life-changing: quiet, easy to enter, and efficient for medical trips.
Every 2025 Pacifica Hybrid includes:
It earned a 5-Star Overall NHTSA Rating, confirming Chrysler’s improvements since the early hybrid models.
During my own night drives, adaptive cruise control handled stop-and-go traffic so smoothly I almost forgot to brake. It won’t steer hands-free like a Tesla, but it makes long commutes genuinely easier.
In two months of mixed driving, my family averaged nearly 60 MPG without trying. During school weeks, we often go ten days between gas fill-ups. The garage smells less like fuel, and the kids notice the difference.
The Pacifica Hybrid’s whisper-quiet cabin transforms everyday errands into a calmer experience. When the radio’s off, you hear nothing but tire hiss and the hum of tires on asphalt. On longer trips, the V6 engine hums faintly but never intrudes.
Family Reality Check: On a 1,000-mile trip to Florida, we averaged 31 MPG in hybrid mode, carrying five people and a roof box full of luggage. That’s SUV space with compact-car efficiency.
| Model | Powertrain | EV Range | AWD | Combined MPG / MPGe |
| Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2025 | Plug-in Hybrid | 33 mi | No | 84 MPGe / 30 MPG |
| Toyota Sienna Hybrid | Standard Hybrid | < 2 mi (low-speed EV) | Yes | 36 MPG |
| Honda Odyssey | Gas V6 | — | No | 22 MPG |
| Kia Carnival | Gas V6 | — | No | 22 MPG |
The Pacifica Hybrid stands alone as a true plug-in. If you crave AWD, the Sienna wins that battle, but you’ll spend more on gas.
Parents often describe this van as the calmest space they occupy all day. The whisper-quiet startup, the instant torque, and the endless storage pockets make life smoother.
A friend who switched from a Suburban told me, “I didn’t know I could enjoy driving a minivan—until I could skip the gas station for weeks.” That’s exactly how it feels.
About 33 miles per charge, enough for most daily errands. After that, it acts like a regular hybrid using gas and regenerative braking.
No. The hybrid is front-wheel drive only. If you need AWD, choose the gas Pacifica or Toyota Sienna.
Roughly 14 hours on a standard outlet (Level 1) or just 2 hours on a Level 2 240 V charger.
The hybrid is not rated for towing; the gas model handles up to 3,600 lbs.
Yes. It earned a 5-Star NHTSA rating and comes with over 100 standard safety features. Battery and hybrid components carry a 10-year warranty.
Owning a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid changes how you think about driving. It’s the rare vehicle that reduces both stress and emissions without forcing you to compromise on comfort or space.
For families juggling school runs and road trips, this plug-in minivan delivers the freedom of a hybrid and the serenity of an EV—all wrapped in a family-first package.As one parent in our neighborhood put it after switching, “I still drive a minivan, but now I feel like I’m driving the future.”
Jake Harlan is a seasoned automotive journalist with over 10 years of experience. From family SUVs to high-performance sports cars, he delivers accurate, unbiased reviews and practical insights trusted by enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.
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