AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- Shoppers on FCA's consumer websites can now take advantage
of a direct link to purchase Mopar's 240-volt at-home electric
vehicle (EV) charger and quality installation services
- The effort gives customers a simple way to calculate total
cost of their EV purchase
- Chrysler Pacifica PHEV customers will be the first to
benefit, with customers of the upcoming Jeep® Wrangler 4xe to
follow soon
FCA is taking steps to make choosing and buying an electric
vehicle easier. The Chrysler brand website now features a direct
link to purchase Mopar's 240-volt wall charger on Amazon.com
and quality installation services for any branded EV charger,
giving customers a fast and convenient way to charge their vehicles
at home. Additional FCA consumer websites will offer the same
solution as the company launches more than 30 electrified
nameplates by 2022.
"Our industry is approaching an inflection point in demand for
affordable long-range electric vehicles. This action is just one of
FCA's efforts to improve awareness and convenience in the EV
purchase experience," said Micky
Bly, Head of Global Propulsion System Engineering, FCA. "We
see opportunities to make owning an EV easier and creating a simple
solution for at-home charging is among them."
Among the questions for customers looking to make the switch to
electric vehicles is where and how to set up a charger in their
home. This approach helps take the guesswork out of the equation.
Through Amazon.com/pacificahybrid customers can purchase a charger,
answer a few questions about their home, see an installation quote,
then schedule online a quality and licensed electrician to complete
the installation of their EV charger. The agreement makes the cost
more transparent and the experience easier.
FCA Electrification
FCA has identified a long-term strategy for transitioning to EVs.
The Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler with eTorque and the recently
announced Fiat 500 and Panda mild hybrid systems are examples of
technology adaptation on high volume vehicles. Also, the Chrysler
Pacifica PHEV is America's first and only hybrid minivan, and its
natural drive cycle as a local-use family vehicle benefits from a
pure electric range of 32 miles, after which it continues to
operate as a fuel-sipping hybrid. The 2020 calendar year will bring
seven new high-voltage EVs to the FCA global lineup, including a
number of electrified Jeep® vehicles, a second generation Fiat 500
BEV, Fiat Ducato BEV and Maserati's first hybrid.
Vehicles are only part of the EV equation. EV customers also
need the ability to charge their vehicles conveniently and
affordably. FCA has signed two agreements in Europe with energy sector leaders Enel X and
ENGIE to support corporate production and distribution of PHEV and
BEV vehicles. These agreements allow dealers to offer innovative
charging solutions and services to retail and business
customers.
Through a partnership with Terna, an electricity provider in
Italy, FCA will study how EVs
interact with the distribution network. An experimental two-way
charging infrastructure built within the Mirafiori district will
provide energy from cars to the grid when electrical demand is high
and return to vehicle charging when the demand is low.
About FCA
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a global automaker that designs,
engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles in a portfolio of
exciting brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge,
Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Lancia, Ram and Maserati.
It also sells parts and services under the Mopar name and operates
in the components and production systems sectors under the Comau
and Teksid brands. FCA employs nearly 200,000 people around
the globe. For more details regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA),
please visit www.fcagroup.com.
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