Chrysler will be launching its first all-electric vehicle — a high-performance sports model — next year, according to Lou Rhodes, Chrysler’s ENVI division president. He added that the car will be a production version of the Dodge Circuit EV, which rivals the Tesla Roadster in performance but with a lower price.

The Dodge Circuit EV Concept was viewed in last January’s Detroit Auto Show. The production version would have its chassis assembled by Lotus in Europe, then shipped to the U.S. for the electric drivetrain install. For now, the prototypes are being tested. Chrysler doesn’t have a release date yet. A previous CNNMoney report had said that after the sports car, Chrysler will be adding electric sedans, SUVs and crossover models, some of which will also be based on Fiat platforms.

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A very attractive reveal at today’s Detroit Auto Show is the latest version of the electric vehicle signed by Dodge, the Dodge Circuit EV, a completely electric sports car with zero emissions and over 200 mile driving capacity with one charge. The new vehicle features a sporty design at the exterior given by the unique Dodge crosshair at the front and the deep scallops on the body sides.

“The Dodge Circuit EV offers an extremely fun-to-drive, expressive sports car without fuel consumption and with virtually no impact on the environment, said Ralph Gilles, Vice President – Design, Chrysler LLC. Featuring an all electric ENVI drivetrain, the car can reach 96km/h (60 mph) in less than 5 sec with a top speed of over  193 km/h (120 mph). The Dodge Circuit EV uses only three powertrain components : a 268 hp electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery system to power the electric-drive motor and a controller that manages energy flow. The vehicle has a range of 150-200 miles (approximately 241-322 km) and can be recharged using a a standard 110-volt household outlet (the recharge time can be cut in half by using a typical 220-volt household appliance power outlet.)At the interior is all about functionality and easy control for the driver. A very fine leather covers the seat, the center console and the width of the instrument. The car also features a digital display that shows information regarding the electric-drive system. The Dodge Circuit EV provides all of the convenience features of a performance sports car such as premium sound system, power windows and door locks, air conditioning, speed control. Photo gallery after the jump!

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