Few automakers have committed more to the transition from internal combustion to all-electric vehicles than General Motors. And it’s rapidly ramping up its product rollout with the debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV.
The battery-powered version of the familiar Blazer SUV has some unusual features that, Chevy hopes, will help it appeal to both performance and mainstream buyers.
While it got off to a slow start, GM is rapidly accelerating the rollout of its battery-electric lineup. We’ve gotten to see products as diverse as the big GMC Hummer EV pickup and the Cadillac Lyriq SUV over the last 12 months. Now, the automaker is taking aim at the heart of the automotive market with the debut of the Chevrolet Blazer EV.
If the name is familiar to you, no surprise there — the gas-powered Blazer is one of the most popular models in the midsize SUV market. It’s also no surprise GM decided to retain that badge as it shifts from internal combustion to battery propulsion.
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Distinctive Tweaks to a Familiar Design
Indeed, the basic design of the new, all-electric model hews close to that of the existing Blazer. But there are a few immediate clues that this isn’t just an update of the ICE model. As with other battery-electric vehicles, there’s no engine under the hood, so there’s no need for a traditional grille. (On the Blazer, this has largely been replaced with a solid shield to improve aerodynamics.)
But Chevy designers did a good job giving the Blazer’s face a distinctive character, with dart-like headlights that flow into a lightbar that stretches across the front end. With a backlit version of the classic Chevy bowtie logo, the bar does triple-duty, putting on an entertaining light show as you approach. And, when plugged in, it provides an easy way to tell the crossover’s current state of charge.
Viewed in profile, the Blazer EV adopts a subtle sculpting that gives it an upscale look. And with the wheels moved close to the corners, it appears larger than its actual dimensions would suggest.
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Ultium Drive
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A Range of Powertrain Options
Blazer EV SS
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No Frunk, But Extensive Options List
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