2026 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has the distinction of being the only plug-in hybrid minivan. Other than the all-electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz, which is smaller and more expensive, the Pacifica Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient competitor in the minivan class. It’s capable of traveling up to 32 miles on electricity alone, and it returns an impressive 30 mpg in combined city/highway driving with a depleted battery. It also comes with much of what we love about the regular Pacifica, like a family-friendly interior, one of our favorite infotainment systems, and luxurious accommodations in the upper trims.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of minivans, including the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.

The 2026 model year brings a special 100th Anniversary Edition to the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid lineup. The Pacifica Hybrid itself hasn’t been around quite that long, but the Chrysler brand is celebrating its centennial. Building on the Select trim, this special edition has “Est. 1925” branding on the back, Luster Gray polished wheels, gloss black and semi-gloss Granite Crystal exterior trim, and the Safety Sphere package, which bundles parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has the highest starting price in the minivan class (unless we’re counting the electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz) because it’s the only plug-in hybrid minivan. There are two conventional hybrids in this segment, the Toyota Sienna and Kia Carnival Hybrid, which both start at a little over $40,000. For reference, the non-hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica starts at $44,460.

Before buying a Pacifica Hybrid, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid resale value is at the bottom of the minivan segment.

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid features a 260-horsepower powertrain matching a V6 engine with a pair of electric motors. A continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive (FWD) are standard. Unlike the non-hybrid Pacifica, all-wheel drive (AWD) is not an option with the hybrid.

The Pacifica Hybrid has the advantage of instant electric torque from a standstill. Its performance isn’t as punchy as its non-hybrid counterpart because of the extra weight and lower horsepower rating, but it’s still adequate for family hauling duties. The trade-off with the hybrid is much better efficiency with slightly weaker performance.

We found driving comfort to be one of the Pacifica’s strong suits. For dropping off kids at school and long-distance road trips alike, the pleasant ride quality of the Pacifica makes it an accommodating family vehicle.

Most plug-in hybrids offer the driver a choice of running on just electricity, just gas, or a hybrid combination of the two. The Pacifica Hybrid isn’t one of them; you’re stuck with whatever settings the van decides for you. This can be a good thing if you don’t want to think about the fuel source while you’re driving, but we like being able to set a PHEV to just gas power on long highway drives or just electric power in short jaunts around town.

Fuel Economy

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has an all-electric range of up to 32 miles with a full charge. When the hybrid battery runs out, it operates as a gas-electric hybrid with an admirable combined fuel economy rating of 30 mpg.

The non-hybrid Chrysler Pacifica gets 22 combined mpg with front-wheel drive and 20 mpg with all-wheel drive. According to EPA estimates, the hybrid’s fuel cost is almost half that of the non-hybrid Pacifica with front-wheel drive, a savings of about $83 per month.

Chrysler estimates charging the hybrid battery takes about 12 hours with a regular household outlet. On a Level 2 charger, it only takes about two hours.

This class has two conventional hybrids: the hybrid-only Toyota Sienna and the Kia Carnival with its optional hybrid powertrain. They’re both more efficient than the Pacifica Hybrid with a depleted battery (36 mpg and 33 mpg, respectively). However, when you factor in the Chrysler’s ability to run on electricity alone, the Pacifica Hybrid has a higher efficiency rating and lower estimated fuel costs than its hybrid rivals.

We love the modern amenities and technologies in the spacious interior of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. This van is available with premium features like Nappa leather seating, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and wireless phone charging. On the more practical side, you can also get a built-in vacuum cleaner, an in-car camera system called “FamCam,” and a rear entertainment system with Amazon Fire TV built in that got a rousing endorsement from our young passengers in our testing.

Of note, the famous Stow ‘n Go second-row seats of the non-hybrid Pacifica are unavailable in the hybrid. The third row can still fold flat into the floor, but you don’t get the perk of fold-flat second-row seats since there’s a battery in the way. However, we commend the Pacifica Hybrid for delivering the same generous legroom and cargo space as the non-hybrid, just without that handy under-floor storage in the middle.

You get 39 inches of second-row legroom; even the third row is adult-friendly with 36.5 inches of legroom. That’s more third-row legroom than the Kia Carnival, but the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna boast over 38 inches of legroom in the way back. In our testing, the Easy Tilt second-row captain’s chairs made the third row easier to access, even with child car seats installed.

As for the vast cargo space, dimensions of 32.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 87.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 140.5 cubic feet behind the first row are close to the average for a minivan. That’s more cargo space than the Toyota Sienna and significantly more cargo room than any midsize 3-row SUV.

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a nice look with stylish wheels, a sleek light signature, and practical features like sliding doors. A stylish new 100th Anniversary Edition brings Luster Gray polished wheels and Granite Crystal exterior trim to help keep this van looking modern, even though it hasn’t gotten a full redesign since 2017. This is a minivan the kids (and the driver) won’t be embarrassed to climb out of.

32-mile electric range
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has about half the fuel costs of the non-hybrid Pacifica. Thank its plug-in hybrid powertrain, which can achieve up to 32 miles of all-electric range. Depending on your driving habits, that could mean rare trips to the gas station.

Luxurious Pinnacle trim
The Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle is one of the most luxurious minivans on the market. Features like quilted Nappa leather upholstery, lumbar pillows in the second row, Berber carpet, premium audio, and what Chrysler calls the Ultra Console make this a luxury vehicle with family-friendly seating for seven.

Uconnect infotainment system
We love the user-friendly Uconnect infotainment system in the Pacifica. It comes standard with a 10.1-inch screen, SiriusXM, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Uconnect Theater
The Uconnect Theater is optional on the Select trim and standard on the Pinnacle model. It consists of two screens behind the front headrests with built-in Amazon Fire TV.

Safety tech
The Pacifica delivers the peace of mind families expect from a minivan with standard safety features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.

100th Anniversary Edition
Chrysler is commemorating the brand’s centennial with a special 100th Anniversary Edition of the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid. It’s effectively an appearance package for the Select trim with Luster Gray polished wheels, gloss black and semi-gloss Granite Crystal exterior trim, and “Est. 1925” branding.

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid’s plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a V6 engine mated to a pair of electric motors and a continuously variable automatic transmission. Its total output is 260 horsepower, slightly less than the non-hybrid Pacifica’s.

Although the non-hybrid Pacifica has a class-leading 3,600-pound maximum tow rating, Chrysler doesn’t recommend towing at all with the Pacifica Hybrid.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The warranty coverage for the hybrid battery depends on where you live. If you’re in one of the states that have adopted the zero-emission vehicle regulation of the California Air Resources Board, it’s a 10-year/150,000-mile warranty. It’s a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty for the rest of the country.

Safety

As families expect from minivans, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid gets good safety ratings. It receives a 5-Star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Pacifica Hybrid, specifically, hasn’t been fully crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but it gives the non-hybrid Pacifica a mixed score. It gets the top “Good” score in the Small Overlap Front test and either “Acceptable” or “Marginal” in every other category.