2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$48,800 to $55,600

Original MSRP

6.8
of 10

expert review

4.5

avg user rating

(2 reviews)

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Impressive technology

  • Available Super Cruise

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • No Apple CarPlay

  • Poor ride quality

6.8
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
6/10
Technology
8/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
7/10
Form & function
5/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
Photo by Stephen Edelstein. 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV front three quarter view.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV is the automaker's long-awaited entry into the electric SUV field.

It may share a name with the gasoline-powered Blazer crossover SUV, but the Chevy Blazer EV is in fact a new vehicle based on the General Motors Ultium electric vehicle (EV) component set. It’s Chevy’s belated answer to the crosstown rival Ford Mustang Mach-E and other electric SUVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, and the Tesla Model Y.

Verdict: The Blazer EV offers unique style and impressive technology, but it doesn’t really move the needle when it comes to range, fast charging, or interior packaging

6/10

The Blazer EV is a dramatic new evolutionary stage for one of the oldest SUV nameplates. In its original K5 and compact S-10 forms, the Blazer was a truck-based off-roader like most early SUVs. That went out the window when Chevy brought the Blazer back as a car-based crossover for the 2019 model year. The Blazer EV takes some of the basic styling elements from that model (which will remain on sale alongside the electric version for the time being) and applies them to a new, EV-specific platform.

Like other EVs based on the General Motors Ultium component set, the Blazer EV is built around its battery pack. Engineers add or subtract battery modules for a given vehicle, and that determines the length of the wheelbase. The larger of the Blazer EV’s two available packs is the same size as the one in the Cadillac Lyriq, and so the two models share a fairly long 3,093-millimetre wheelbase. However, the Cadillac has somewhat different proportions that hide the elongated wheelbase a bit better. The Chevy looks like a stretch limo in comparison.

A tall hood, rejiggered version of the gasoline Blazer’s scowling front end, and boomerang-shaped taillights similar to those on the gasoline model combine to give the Blazer EV more attitude than rival electric SUVs. EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6 have aerodynamic styling aimed at improving efficiency, but the Blazer looks like a proper SUV. It’s also about 18 cm longer and 10 cm wider than the Ford and Kia.

The Blazer EV launches in LT and RS trim levels, with different styling elements for each. The base LT is available with a colour-coordinated front fascia, which in white paint gives this electric SUV the aesthetic of an early 2000s Apple product launch. The Blazer EV RS gets a blacked-out front fascia and exterior accents. The LT gets standard 19-inch wheels, while RS models ride on 21-inch wheels. A forthcoming Blazer EV SS will get a unique front fascia, a black roof, and 22-inch wheels to go with its unique mechanical elements.

RS and SS models also get a distinctive interior with large round air vents similar to what you'll find on the current gasoline Blazer and the soon-to-be-discontinued Camaro, as well as a flat-bottom steering wheel. Red leather upholstery is optional, combining with the other styling elements to create a more fun feel than the plainer cabins of the Mach-E and EV6. The Blazer EV doesn’t entirely dispel the stereotype of cheap GM interiors (some parts, like the turn-signal and shifter stalks, felt flimsy), but the interior is at least mostly free of the piano-black plastic that’s inexplicably in vogue at other car brands.

Stephen Edelstein
Published Apr 24, 2024 by Stephen Edelstein
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering everything on four wheels. Whether it's a new EV or a full-size pickup truck, he's eager to drive it and tell you all about it in a CarGurus Test Drive Review. Besides contributing to CarGurus, Stephen currently has bylines at Digital Trends, Green Car Reports, and Motor Authority.

User reviews for 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

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User rating:
by Manny C
Aug 21, 2024
Great value for the lease on this vehicle. Insane leg room and truck space for an EV. The ride is quiet and smooth. The range is better than anticipated. The features are abundant and intuitive.Aug 21, 2024
by Brent M
Sep 21, 2023
Heard from dealer there is already safety recall Not very impressive for brand new evSep 21, 2023

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Pricing

Original MSRP
$48,800 to $55,600
Price range
$43,654 to $49,888
Average price on CG
$43,846
YoY price change
$49,886 to $43,846

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Stitcher internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 85 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Motor HP: 288 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 212 · Electric Motor Torque: 333 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor miles per charge: 279

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 11 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Stitcher internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver side mirror · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 85 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Motor HP: 288 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 212 · Electric Motor Torque: 333 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor miles per charge: 279

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 11 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: Amazon Alexa · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Stitcher internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 102 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11.5 kW · Electric Motor HP: 288 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 212 · Electric Motor Torque: 333 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Hybrid

Electric motor miles per charge: 324

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 11 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rails: black

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheels: polished aluminum with painted accents

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Stitcher internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Bottle holders: 2 · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Engine

Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 102 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 19 kW · Electric Motor HP: 498 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 366 · Electric Motor Torque: 531 · Electric charge cord: autoswitching 110V/240V · Electric motor battery type: Ultium lithium ion · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor miles per charge: 250

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Chevrolet Infotainment System · Infotainment screen size: 17.7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 11 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: front · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Turn-by-Turn Navigation · Smart device app compatibility: myChevrolet with Connected Access · Smart device app function: maintenance status · Wifi: hotspot

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent