There are plenty of car shoppers who won’t bat an eye at a high price tag. After all, there are plenty of shoppers that are more than willing to spend $40,000 or more on an SUV. But what about a minivan? Say, for instance, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid? With a price tag just under $40,000, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid costs a pretty penny. But is it worth the spend? Let’s find out.

This is how far the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will take you

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the U.S.’s only plug-in hybrid minivan. At the heart of it are a 3.6-liter V6 engine and two electric motors that come backed up by a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. Churning out 260-hp, Car and Driver reports its test model moved from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. 

However, if you’re buying a hybrid minivan, you probably aren’t too concerned about how fast it can go. If anything, you’re probably more interested in how far the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will take you. Well, according to Chrysler, it offers 32-miles of electric driving range and 478 miles of gasoline-powered driving range. In total, that means the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid can travel as far as 510-miles.

It has more to offer than a fuel-sipping powertrain

Being a hybrid isn’t the only thing that the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has going for it. According to U.S. News & World Report, its interior is as rich and as versatile as ever. Not only can it seat up to seven passengers, but it also offers 32.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 87.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 140.5 cubic feet of space with both rows folded down. That’s a lot of space.

And when it comes to interior features? Whether you and your brood are heading out for the morning commute or a weekend road trip, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid knows just how to please. Standard with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa, this year’s model can also be had with navigation, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and wireless device charging. Add on an overhead DVD player, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, and a FamCam, and this hybrid minivan is practically irresistible.

But how much will the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid actually cost you?

Yeah, yeah, fuel-efficiency ratings and tech-savvy features aren’t everything. We know. More than anything, you probably want to know how much the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is going to cost you. At its cheapest, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is going to set you back about $39,995, which is $10,000 more than its gasoline-powered counterpart. At its most expensive, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid will cost you approximately $50,845. 

However, keep in mind that the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid, so there are some tax credits to take advantage of. While not all hybrid vehicles still qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit, you may be eligible for it when purchasing a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. According to Chrysler, even if your tax liability is below $7,500, you might still receive a portion of the $7,500 tax credit too. So, while the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid may seem expensive, there are some savings to be had.

But is the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid worth it?

Take advantage of that $7,500 tax credit, and you betchya, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is well worth the spend. It’s not only fuel-efficient, but it’s stock full of family-friendly features that you and your brood will be sure to enjoy every time that you hit the road.