Chevrolet Blazer EV
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
ProductionNovember 2023 – present[1]
Model years2024–present
AssemblyMexico: Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila (Ramos Arizpe Assembly)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformGM BEV3
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet motor
BatteryUltium lithium-ion
Electric rangeUp to 324 mi (521 km) (RWD)
Plug-in charging
  • 11.5 kW (AC)
  • 195 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase121.8 in (3,094 mm)
Length192.2 in (4,882 mm)
Width78.0 in (1,981 mm)
Height65.0 in (1,651 mm)
Curb weight5,337 lb (2,421 kg) (AWD)

The Chevrolet Blazer EV is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced in 2022, the model went on sale in mid-2023 in North America. The model will offer up 320 miles (510 km) of range.[2] It is produced at GM's plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.[3][4] The Blazer EV also won the MotorTrend SUV of the Year Award (SUVOTY) for 2024.[5]

Overview

General Motors initially announced that the Blazer EV would be available in 1LT, 2LT, RS, and SS trim levels.The 2LT and RS will debut in 2023, while the 1LT and SS will debut in 2024. However, the base 1LT trim was cancelled when the RS trim was launched.[6] It comes standard with the Chevy Safety Assist safety technologies, and an optional Super Cruise semi-autonomous system. The Blazer SS becomes the first electric Chevrolet to bear the SS badge, and the variant is rated at 557 hp (565 PS; 415 kW) and 648 lb⋅ft (879 N⋅m; 89.6 kg⋅m) of torque.[7][8]

The Blazer EV's fast-charging capability allows for approximately 78 mi (126 km) of charge in just 10 minutes.[9] A "Wide Open Watts" (WOW) mode allows the Blazer SS to reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than four seconds. A police pursuit vehicle model will be available in the first quarter of 2024.[10]

Production halt

In December 2023, Chevrolet paused the Blazer EV's production due to many software issues, charging problems, and battery trouble.[11]

References

  1. ^ "GM Reportedly Shipped First 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV To US". InsideEVs. July 12, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Miller, Caleb (July 19, 2022). "2024 Chevy Blazer EV Lineup Debuts with a Superstar, the 557-HP SS". Car and Driver.
  3. ^ Wayland, Michael (July 19, 2022). "GM reveals electric Chevrolet Blazer priced starting at $45,000". CNBC.
  4. ^ Bruce, Chris (July 18, 2022). "2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Debuts With 320 Miles Of Range, 557 HP In SS Trim". Motor1. US: Motorsport Network. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  5. ^ https://www.motortrend.com/
  6. ^ Halvorson, Bengt (August 1, 2023). "Chevy nixes $44,995 Blazer EV, hails $30,000 Equinox EV and future Bolt". Green Car Reports. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Valdes-Dapena, Peter (July 19, 2022). "The Chevy Blazer EV will be GM's new mass-market electric SUV | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  8. ^ Bassett, Abigail (July 19, 2022). "GM unveils Chevy Blazer EV to challenge Tesla Model Y". TechCrunch. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  9. ^ UV, Ahir (June 3, 2023). "Introducing the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV : A Revolution in Electric Crossovers". EVNationNews. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Doll, Scooter (July 19, 2022). "2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Up to 320-mile range, $45-$66k MSRP, 'Police Pursuit'". Electrek. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  11. ^ O'Kane, Sean (December 23, 2023). "GM stops Chevy Blazer EV sales after early software problems". TechCrunch. Retrieved January 13, 2024.

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