Chrysler ETV-1

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."

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.

Powertrain
The ETV-1 uses one 30.5 kW separately excited electric motor, front-mounted driving the front axle. Chrysler's ETV-1 has claimed acceleration of 0 to 30 mph in 9.0 seconds and a claimed top speed of 105 km/h.

Battery
ETV-1 utilises a removable T-shaped battery pack. The battery pack has a total capacity of electric vehicle battery.