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Chrysler's  Portal Concept  is celebrating its world debut at  CES  2017 and has brought with it a number of advanced technologies and a unique design. According to the brand, it is the perfect vehicle for millennials. We're not so sure about that. Powering the Portal Concept is an electric motor driving the front wheels and a 100 kWh battery pack mated into the floor. Chrysler says the Portal Concept can achieve a range exceeding 250 miles and that with a 350 kw fast charger, the battery pack can be topped up to a 150 mile (241 km) range in less than 20 minutes. As with most futuristic concepts released in recent times, the Portal Concept supports some autonomous driving functionality. Specifically, it allows for level 3 autonomous driving meaning it can drive itself on the highway. Chrysler already has a  minivan  on the market, the  Pacifica . It's therefore not known if the automaker is planning on bringing the Portal Concept into production alo...

Chrysler may not be bringing an  electric Pacifica  to CES in a couple of days and has instead revealed the bold Portal Concept, a fully-electric minivan designed specifically with millennials in mind. Compared to the Pacifica, the Chrysler Portal  Concept  is slightly smaller with a 118.2 inch wheelbase and both inside and out, is a radical departure from the Pacifica. Among the most intriguing elements are the huge double-sliding doors. Additionally, the Portal Concept includes an interesting front fascia with LED headlights and a bumper incorporating dozens of small holes acting as a faux grille.  Inside, Chrysler has outfitted the concept with seats running on rails that allow them to be easily removed or folded completely flat. There's also prominent LCD screen that stretches the width of the dashboard as well as a large touchscreen in the center console. There is also a unique steering wheel and no less than 10 docking stations for a range of mobile dev...