Everyone in the USA knows the Chevrolet Blazer, and in Europe too, the US off-road vehicle is not just a fixture among US series fans from the 1970s and 80s. In its past generations, the Blazer had not only lost its lush proportions, but was also no longer such a striking opponent of the Jeep Wagoneer or Ford Bronco. In Chevrolet’s newly established model portfolio, the Blazer, as an electric crossover in the upper middle class, is of central importance. “The 2024 Blazer EV sets a new tone for electric SUVs, with options and intuitive technologies that help Chevy lead in one of the fastest growing EV segments,” said Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell, “along with With the all-new Silverado EV and Equinox EV, we’re making great strides in providing more choices for zero-emission vehicles – choices that make the transition to an EV easier than ever.”
Like most of the current electric models from the General Motors Group, the Chevrolet Blazer, available in the equipment variants LT, RS and SS, is also on the variable Ultium platform. In terms of design, there is no complete restart, but slight modifications to the combustion variant, which has been manufactured at the GM plant in Ramos Arizpe / Mexico since 2018. The electro-inclined customer has the choice between different versions with front, rear and all-wheel drive. The top-of-the-line SS model is a 557 hp all-wheel drive vehicle that offers an electric range of up to 450 kilometers. With its massive torque of 878 Nm, it accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in four seconds with wheel sets between 19 and 22 inches. The RS version with more than 400 hp can cover up to 500 kilometers before the next charging stop.
“The Blazer EV SS has the soul of a true sports car,” says Scott Bell, “and while it represents the pinnacle of performance from Chevy’s EV lineup, all models offer immersive capabilities that will surprise and delight true performance fans.” the law enforcement agencies are supposed to switch to plug-in vehicles in good time, so the Chevrolet Blazer is available as a PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle), which has been specially tuned for car chases. According to Ed Peper, who is responsible for fleet business at General Motors, “the Blazer is not only emission-free, but also reduces the number and frequency of certain maintenance tasks that are typically required for fleet vehicles.”
The Blazer EV should not only be fast while driving, but also when stationary. At the DC charging station, the electric SUV gains power thanks to 190 kilowatts of charging power and can refuel around 100 kilometers in ten minutes. Nice to look at: the LED headlights at the front not only illuminate the road in the evening, but also show the charging status when the Blazer EV is docked at the socket. Inside there is the well-known Blazer package with some electronic adaptations. It is operated by voice or via a 17.7-inch screen on the dashboard. Behind the steering wheel, the driver looks at a bright 11-inch display. Not only LED matrix headlights ensure safety, but also numerous driver assistance systems along with super cruisers and the web-based software platform, which enables radio updates at any time. The Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT and RS models will go on sale this summer at prices starting at US$47,595 and US$51,995 respectively. The top-of-the-line SS will follow later in the year and will cost at least $65,995, while the base version, which costs just under $45,000, will have to wait until the first quarter of 2024.
