Chrysler ETV-1

The Chrysler ETV-1 was a passenger car glider produced by Chrysler as a test bed for motor and drive controls. With a motor produced by General Electric, it was claimed to be the "first ground up modern day electric vehicle design."[2][3]

Chrysler ETV-1
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler
Production1979
AssemblyUnited States
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2 door Electric coupe
LayoutFront engine, Front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Electric motor31 kW (41 hp)
Transmission???-speed Automatic
Range112–193 km (70–120 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,489 mm (98.0 in)[1]
Length4,303 mm (169.4 in)[1]
Width1,669 mm (65.7 in)[1]
Height1,311 mm (51.6 in)[1]
Curb weight1,778 kg (3,920 lb)[1]

Two vehicles were produced: ETV-1 and ETV-1-2. While the original is in private hands, the second is in the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Boyertown, Pennsylvania. [4]

Specifications

Powertrain

The ETV-1 uses one 30.5 kW (40.9 hp) separately excited electric motor, front-mounted driving the front axle. Chrysler's ETV-1 has claimed acceleration of 0 to 48 km/h (0 to 30 mph) in 9.0 seconds and a claimed top speed of 105 km/h (65 mph).

Battery

ETV-1 utilises a removable 'T' shaped battery pack, The Battery pack has a total capacity of ??? kWh electric vehicle battery.

References
  1. "Chrysler - GE ETV-1". All Car Index. 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  2. Wilson, James W. A. (1980). "The Drive System of the DOE Near-Term Electric Vehicle (ETV-1)". SAE Transactions. 89 (1): 409–423. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  3. Ingram, Antony (2014-01-27). "1979 GE-Chrysler Electric Test Vehicle-1 Up For Sale On eBay". Green Car Congress. US. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
  4. "ETV - Electric Test Vehicle". Retrieved 2023-10-06.


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