OSHAWA: Chevrolet has revealed the first-ever all-electric 2024 Blazer EV, expanding the brand’s growing EV portfolio, making EV ownership more accessible, and driving Chevrolet into the heart of the growing midsize electric crossover segment.
Multiple distinct trims, multiple range1 options — including an available GM-estimated range of up to 515 km on a full charge1 on RS RWD — and available front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations offer customers more choices.
The choices include available 1LT, 2LT, RS and Chevrolet’s first-ever electric SS performance model, along with a pursuit-rated Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) models for police fleet applications, anticipated in summer 2023
“The 2024 Blazer EV sets a new tone for electric SUVs, with options and intuitive technologies that help position Chevrolet for leadership in one of the fastest-growing EV segments,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “Along with the all-new Silverado EV and Equinox EV coming next year, we are making great strides in offering more choices for zero tailpipe-emissions vehicles — choices that make switching to an EV easier than ever.”
The Blazer EV is based on GM’s innovative Ultium Platform12 with athletic styling that elevates the heralded design established in 2018 by the gas-powered Chevrolet Blazer, and performance cues inspired by the Camaro and Corvette.
With design and engineering developed to live up to the legacy of the iconic Super Sport performance designation, the Blazer EV SS offers customers the most powerful experience in the lineup. It features an exclusive performance AWD propulsion configuration, unique WOW (Wide open Watts) mode enabling up to 557 horsepower and up to 648 lb.-ft. of torque, and 0-96 km/h sprints in approximately less than 4 seconds2 (based on GM estimates).
“The Blazer EV SS has the soul of a sports car,” said Michael MacPhee, brand director Chevrolet Canada “And while it represents the pinnacle of performance for Chevrolet’s EV SUV lineup, all models offer stirring capabilities that will surprise and delight true performance devotees.”
Blazer EV highlights include:
• Driving range options up to an available GM-estimated 515 km on a full charge1 on RS RWD
• 11.5 kW Level 2 (AC) charging and standard DC public fast-charging capability of up to 190kW, depending on the model and charging infrastructure in your area enables drivers approximately 125 km of range to be added in 10 minutes, per GM estimates3 on RS RWD
• Large, intuitive 17.7-inch-diagonal customizable infotainment7 touchscreen
• Full LED exterior lighting, with choreographed walk-up/walk-away animation on RS and SS models
• Beautiful, spacious, and sustainably crafted cabin, made with soft-touch materials
• Available Super Cruise5 hands-free driving technology for divided and compatible highways offered on select models
• Available Advanced safety features intended to inspire confidence, including Reverse Automatic Braking6 and Advanced Park Assist6 on select models
The First-Ever all-electric 2024 Blazer EV’s innovative, dynamic and athletic styling is infused with Chevrolet’s performance DNA to create an expressive design unlike anything else in the segment. Each of the Blazer EV’s trims share a muscular, athletic profile enabled by the Ultium Platform, including taut, converging body lines. They convey motion, while prominent front-fender extractor vents are a nod to Chevrolet’s motorsports legacy.
The distinctive trims take on their own characters. The LT features a monochromatic appearance and standard 19-inch wheels, while the RS strikes a sportier presence with a black grille and other black accents, along with standard 21-inch wheels. The SS serves up the most aggressive aesthetic, with a unique front grille, two-tone colour scheme — featuring a black roof and A-pillars that complement the Blazer EV’s body colour pallet, standard 22-inch wheels and more.
Designers elevated the Blazer EV’s presence further on the RS and SS with a bold, dual-element LED exterior lighting signature that also has choreographed lighting sequences, which activate when the driver approaches or walks away. The effect features a full light bar and illuminated bowtie emblem on the front. These elements are incorporated into the lighting sequences.
Inside, a refined cabin also makes a modern design statement. Like the exterior, many of its elements draw inspiration from Chevrolet’s sports cars and performance heritage, such as a flat-bottom steering wheel for the RS and SS trims and sculpted vents inspired by turbines.
An expansive, 17.7-inch-diagonal colour touchscreen is the focal point of the cabin and the command center for the vehicle’s infotainment7 system and additional features.
The Blazer EV feature Chevrolet’s latest charging, infotainment and driver-assistance technologies that work together holistically, offering customers greater convenience, comfort and confidence when it comes to making the transition to an all-electric vehicle.
The Blazer EV also offers Chevrolet’s latest driver-assistance technologies, including Reverse Automatic Braking6 and Advanced Park Assist6.
The new Blazer EV, Chevrolet will also offer a specially developed Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) models. The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT and RS go on sale in summer 2023. The SS follows later in 2023,
