ChevroletBlazer EV RS

　　

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Review

byBrent RomansSenior Manager, Written Content

　　Brent Romans has worked in the automotive industry since 1996. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Brent is a senior manager of written content at zzdcar and previously contributed to publications such as Super Street and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. His personal car is a 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which he bought for its ideal combination of performance, style and practicality.

　　, rating written byBrent RomansSenior Reviews Editor

　　Clint Simone has worked in the automotive industry since 2015. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Before joining zzdcar as a senior reviews editor, Clint contributed to Motor1.com and InsideEVs, evaluating mostly electric cars. Clint loves hot hatchbacks more than any other type of vehicle but secretly enjoys driving big trucks when he gets the chance. He would never admit to that.

　　The 2024 Blazer EV is Chevrolet's all-new and all-electric midsize SUV. First off, know that it has nothing to do with the regular Blazer SUV. The two vehicles share a name and similarly sporty styling but that's about it. Concealed beneath the Blazer EV's sheetmetal is hardware that General Motor uses for other EVs in its portfolio such as the Cadillac Lyriq and upcoming Chevrolet Equinox EV. You'll probably like this new Blazer EV if you're shopping for an electric vehicle that has a roomy interior, lots of range, and many helpful technology features.

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Chevrolet Blazer EV Insights

Trim:Blazer EV 2LT

　　2LT 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) - $51,800 MSRPRS 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) (Most Popular) - $56,200 MSRP

　　

Range

　　279 miles

　　EPA Estimated Range

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 237 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

　　from 58067

　　

EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　9.5 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　No rebates available in 58067

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$75/mo

　　Blazer EV

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　SUV Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The Blazer's range and power

The Blazer EV debuts with dual electric motors. There's one for powering the front wheels and one in back for the rear wheels, which gives the vehicle all-wheel drive. In zzdcar' testing, we've found that this Blazer can go the distance. In our real-world testing, it drove 320 miles on a single charge, which is more than most other rival dual-motor electric SUVs. A single-motor version with a higher-capacity battery will debut later on and should have even more maximum range. For the vehicle enthusiasts out there, Chevrolet has said a Blazer EV SS will eventually come out with 557 hp — good, Chevy says, for a mad-dash 0-60 mph run of less than 4 seconds.

　　

Competitors to consider

Electric SUV shoppers have plenty to choose from. The Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y are the main domestic alternatives to the Blazer EV. The Mach-E comes in more configurations to suit a wider range of shoppers, while the Model Y is sportier and more fun to drive. We also rate the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and related Kia EV6 among our top-rated models. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about how the new Blazer EV stacks up.

　　

What’s it like to live with?

zzdcar has purchased a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS as part of its long-term test program. Here zzdcar' car experts drive and live with vehicles for a year and report on their experiences from daily life. Recurrent.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.8

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Blazer EV drive? We tested the Blazer EV RS with its available dual-motor powertrain. At our test track, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in an unremarkable 6.2 seconds. The Blazer EV isn't slow compared to a traditional gas-powered SUV — there's certainly enough power for everyday driving — but other dual-motor EVs we've tested are zippier and make it a lot easier to zoom up to highway speeds. The Blazer's emergency braking performance was also lackluster in our testing.

　　While the Blazer EV leaves a lot to be desired when it's driven with enthusiasm, we do give it credit for being an easy-to-drive EV in everyday circumstances. The brake regeneration is strong and adjustable, and it allows for one-pedal driving if you prefer the convenience of not having to press the brakes to come to a stop. The steering, which can be adjusted to provide different levels of hefty sportiness, also gives you a decent amount of feel for the road.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Blazer EV? We're very impressed by the Chevy Blazer EV's smooth ride quality. It does a better job of gliding over bumps and ruts than most of our favorites like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It's also quiet. Even at full highway speed, the interior remains free of wind and road noise. The only exception is the low-speed pedestrian warning sound (broadcasted externally to let people know you're coming), which we found too intrusive while sitting in the cabin.

　　Up front, the climate control system works quickly and effectively to heat or cool the cabin to keep you comfortable from a temperature standpoint. The Blazer EV would be even better in this category if it weren't for its front seats. We found they lack the support and comfort that you want for long trips.

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