Chrysler Halcyon: An idea for an electric future

The shift to battery-powered vehicles is also affecting Chrysler. The Halcyon sports sedan shows what e-mobility can look like out there.

Even an automaker with deep roots in the world of combustion engines like Chrysler has been toying with an electric future for years. This takes a more concrete form once again with the now presented Halcyon Concept coupé-limousine. However, in terms of vehicle technology alone, it should provide a closer look at production.

Under the futuristic-looking steel skin of the four-door flounder is the STLA Grand platform, which will be the basis for several new electric guests soon to be available from the multi-brand Stellantis group. The design allows for bodies that are 5 meters long with 400 and 800 volt architecture and batteries of up to 118 kWh for a range of up to 800 km. However, Chrysler leaves open the drive configuration and exterior dimensions that the Halcyon concept offers.

Futuristic interior

Americans offer to look into the interior, which is equipped with four seats. It is characterized by a rectangular steering wheel and the absence of switches and buttons. Instead, there is an XL touch screen on the center console that can disappear completely if, for example, the car is driving freely in level 4 and the occupants in stealth mode make the windows open and lay themselves flat thanks to the many options for adjusting the seats.

Looking at the door concept makes it clear that the Halcyon is unlikely to be an imminent production prospect. The side hatches are pinched on both sides and, with the absence of a B-pillar and roof sections that fold like butterfly wings, allow for a generous entry. Car manufacturers have been letting us dream up messy and expensive door solutions for decades, but we usually wait in vain for large-scale solutions to match. (SP-X)