Company:	Chrysler
Brands:	Dodge EV, Chrysler EV, Jeep EV
Pricing:	Unknown
Range:	150-200 miles (sports car only)
Speed:	120+ mph
Batteries:	Lithium Ion

Scheduled for release in 2010, Chrysler has several electric vehicles planned.  Ranging from the 2 person sports car pictured above to Jeeps and minivans.   Not allowing Chevy to hog the media spotlight, Chrysler revealed their lineup live on CNBC.   Each model offers something uniquely different.  Featuring a 268 hp motor, the Dodge sportcar model will do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds.  Regenerative breaking extends the range up to 200 miles.

The Jeep EV comes in both 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive models.  The first 40 miles are all electric.  Once the batteries reach a certain level, a small gasoline engine kicks in, powering a generator.  This extends the range to 400 miles on 8 gallons of gas.   Regenerative braking and dual voltage charging of the Lithium-ion batteries are additional details that make this car interesting.

Let’s not forget the Chrysler EV Minivan, with seating for 7 people on this front wheel drive model.  It features a top speed of over 100mph, 0-60 in 8.7 seconds, and a range of up to 400 using the same gas powered generator as the Jeep once you travel over 40 miles on batteries only. The minivan also has the same regenerative braking to conserve energy.

Who are these cars for?  Everyone!  But with an unknown sticker price, car buyers will have a wait-and-see approach.  Nobody wants to shell out $50k on a possible lemon.  Then again, suppose a new miracle battery technology was discovered tomorrow.  Swapping batteries on an EV is easier than changing engines on a gas powered model.  I do like how Chrysler applied electric vehicle technology to their entire product line and not just into a single concept car.  For that fact alone I give Chrysler higher marks than Chevy.