Chevy isn’t breaking the bank on options for the Blazer EV: buyers can choose between front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive. In addition, there will be a high-performance Blazer SS model with 557 horsepower. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds using what the company calls WOW (wide open watt) mode reminiscent of other high-performance electric setups like Tesla’s Ludicrous and Plaid options, Lucid’s launch mode Motors or the Unbridled Extend setup on the Mustang Mach-E. Other trim levels include the 1LT, 2LT and RS, with the 1LT being the most affordable option. Grid view Compared to Ford’s Mustang Mach-E’s 15.5-inch vertical screen, the Blazer’s 17.7-inch infotainment screen is larger and horizontal. Image: Chevy Like Chevy’s other upcoming EVs, the Blazer is also built on the Ultium platform. It’s capable of up to 320 miles of range on a full charge for the RS trim level and can fast charge up to 190 kW, filling the vehicle with up to 78 miles of range in 10 minutes, according to GM. The interior includes a 17.7-inch infotainment screen along with an 11-inch instrument panel display, and GM includes the option for the advanced Super Cruise driver assistance system — which comes standard on the top-of-the-line SS model. The Blazer also features a hands-free start system that lets you go into drive right after you close the door and put your foot on the brake. The Blazer could follow Ford’s successful launch of the Mustang Mach-E, a similarly sized and priced EV entry that fills a popular segment of the US market. Both have similar range, charging capabilities and performance trim options. GM’s approach extends beyond Ford’s smaller lineup of all-electrics to include a more affordable down-market option in the form of the Chevy Bolt EUV. If you want something higher-end, there’s the Cadillac Lyriq and even the Cadillac Celestiq to help fill out a portfolio that’s nearing GM’s $35 billion goal to electrify its lineup by 2040. The Blazer EV 2LT and RS will be available in summer 2023, with prices starting at around $47,595 and $51,995 before any fees or destination charges. Chevy plans to release the SS in late 2023 for $65,995, while the cheapest 1LT will go on sale in the first quarter of 2024 for $44,995.
