Fiat Chrysler is unveiling its first all-electric, self-driving concept car at CES this year, but it’s not some sporty, sleek number that’s all design and no functionality. Quite the opposite: the Portal is a family-focused minivan, and an unabashedly futuristic one to boot.
“by millennials for millennials”
Chrysler is not explicitly calling the Portal a minivan, but look at it. It’s a minivan. The Portal appears to have gotten its name from its wacky door design that opens and closes like an elevator. Chrysler bills the Portal as “next generation family transportation designed by millennials for millennials,” which is brand lingo for appealing to people with smartphones and money to burn.
The carmaker also bills the Portal as a “third space” where these family-minded millennials will chose to spend all their time outside their homes and offices. In other words, “an open and serene atmosphere that bridges work and home.” Its a bleak-yet-shiny vision of the future from our friends at Chrysler.
As an electric vehicle, the Portal’s battery boasts more than 250 miles of range on a full charge. And with 350 kilowatt DC Fast Charge, the Portal’s battery pack could be recharged with 150 miles of range in just 20 minutes.