Will the Chrysler Halcyon Concept Enter Production? originally appeared on Autoblog.
Chrysler is in big trouble: with only one vehicle on offer (the Pacifica minivan), things are looking bleak. Cars like the Chrysler Halcyon are promised, but will the car itself make production?
Chrysler is in big trouble. With only one vehicle currently in its lineup (the Pacifica minivan), the brand’s outlook feels increasingly uncertain. While exciting concept cars like the Chrysler Halcyon promise a bold electric future, the big question remains: Will any of them actually make production?
Since taking over as CEO in September 2021, Chris Feuell has led the brand for nearly four years. In that time, we’ve seen a handful of design studies, including the Airflow and Halcyon concepts, but no new production models have emerged. There’s talk of an updated Pacifica possibly arriving before the end of 2025, but for a company with over a century of history, things are starting to look bleak.
As for the Halcyon: No, it is not confirmed for production. Chrysler itself says the concept serves as a design and technology preview for the brand’s electric future. In other words, you can expect styling cues, tech features, and platform architecture to influence upcoming Chrysler EVs — even if the Halcyon itself never sees a showroom.
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Parts of the Halcyon concept may live on
Some of the futuristic tech might eventually trickle down into production, like the 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen (which can shift between vertical and horizontal orientation) or some of the AI-assisted infotainment features that integrate navigation and personalization. Design-wise, the sleek lighting, minimalist shape, and fastback proportions could definitely reappear in future models.
One thing we’re skeptical about? The Dynamic Inductive Charging system — an ambitious idea where the car charges as it drives using electrified road infrastructure. While theoretically promising, there’s currently no public infrastructure in place in the U.S., making it highly unlikely to appear anytime soon.
How does Chrysler move forward?
If Chrysler wants to stay relevant, or even stay alive, it needs more than sleek concepts and vague timelines. It requires product, and it needs it soon. With that in mind, I have an idea that might incentivize some of the product planners at Chrysler. It all comes down to working with what you've got.
Here's my point, and I know through the grapevine that others at Stellantis feel the same way: The 2025 Dodge Charger is built on Stellantis' STLA Large platform. For those who are unfamiliar, this platform is designed to be flexible, supporting both electric and internal combustion engines. It can also work with all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and rear-wheel drive configurations.
We all know that the 2025 Dodge Charger EV is having issues selling, even after some of its bugs have been ironed out. Additionally, the ride and performance of the Charger EV are comfortable, compliant and smooth. All of these traits bode well for a (near) future Chrysler product. Yes, take the Charger EV, and make it into a Chrysler EV. I think this would be a better use of resources than simply ignoring it, while adding a gas engine to it.
Final thoughts
Despite my concerns and suggestions, it appears that Chrysler will continue to limp along for a while longer. The Pacifica is due for an update very soon, and we have been promised a new product as well. What this "new" product will be is still a mystery, but it will not be the Chrysler Halcyon concept.
Will the Chrysler Halcyon Concept Enter Production? first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 8, 2025
This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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