| Body Style: | 2-door electric coupe |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler |
| Production: | 1979 |
| Assembly: | United States |
| Class: | Concept car |
| Wheelbase: | [1] |
| Transmission: | ???-speed automatic |
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]
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]
The ETV-1 uses one separately excited electric motor, front-mounted driving the front axle. Chrysler's ETV-1 has claimed acceleration of in 9.0 seconds and a claimed top speed of .
ETV-1 utilises a removable T-shaped battery pack. The battery pack has a total capacity of electric vehicle battery.