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The Chrysler Pacifica is uniquely positioned. It’s the only electric minivan available.

As a hybrid, the Pacifica is offered in Touring Plus, Touring L, and Limited trims. All are equipped with a 3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid matched to the dual-motor eFlite electrically variable transmission (EVT) to produce a combined 260 horsepower. The top-line Limited trim has a starting MSRP of $45,545.

Geared for the economically minded, the seven-seat Pacific Hybrid has a 32-mile range with its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery and offers an impressive 520-mile gas/electric range. The EPA city/highway combined fuel economy ratings are 32 miles per gallon and 84 eMPG.

Chrysler reports that the Pacifica Hybrid is the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment, and has an all-electric range of more than 30 miles.

The Hybrid trim is also the most expensive Pacifica, but its price isn’t based solely on its electric elements. It features all of the non-hybrid equipment and a healthy offering of comfort and technology upgrades as both standard and optional features.

Heated and ventilated front-row seats and USB ports in both rows are additions. Also optional only on the hybrid trim is the Advanced SafetyTec Group. Lane departure mitigation, parallel and perpendicular parking assist forward parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, and a 360-degree camera are all worthy.

Minivans were once only family-oriented. It didn’t make sense for a single driver or small family to own one of the large vehicles. But the Pacifica is among the few options that change the logic.

From acceleration to braking, steering to road feel, comfort to versatile interior space, and gas mileage to maneuverability, the…