Video Summary
-The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV is a mid-size two-row electric SUV.- The base model is $48,800 plus $1,395 destination, the as-tested RS AWD model costs $56,315.
- The interior has layers of style with interesting shapes and textures.
- The shiny black plastic in high touch areas attracts dust and fingerprints.
- The interior offers a lot of storage including room for a big bottle in the door.
- There are quality cup holders up front that don’t impede access to the climate controls.
- It has very deep bins up front, along with wireless phone charger.
- The seats lack upper lateral support.
- Rear seat space is massive with all dimensions being large.
- It has a two position recline feature in the back.
- Rear seating is recessed, allowing kid's feet to touch the ground without issue.
- Rear doors have bottle and sauce pockets.
- The rear doors open wide making it easy to get in and out of the vehicle.
- Cargo space is impressive at 25.5 cubic feet.
- It includes a 60/40 split fold seat and under-floor area with separate nooks for charging equipment.
- An available hands free power liftgate sometimes opens when you aren't trying to use it.
- It includes a full suite of active driver assist, including team driver.
- Its style is sleek, sculpted and modern.
- It has a squat and confident stance.
- The RS trim includes visual enhancements and black trim.
- It comes with 21 inch wheels.
- The all-wheel drive trims have 288 horsepower and 333-foot pounds of torque with an 85 kilowatt hour battery and 279-mile range.
- The rear wheel drive trim provides more horsepower and has a 102 kilowatt hour battery.
- DC quick charge: all-wheel drive trim has 150 kilowatts and rear wheel drive trim has 190 kilowatts.
- The steering has a slow steering ratio.
- The ride is comfortable and controlled, with a long wheelbase minimizes seesaw tendencies over choppy pavement.
- It offers a standard 17.7-inch infotainment display with a digital 11 inch gauge cluster.
- It has the ability to turn off the fake engine noise.
- Some earlier models had software issues.
- It does not offer Apple CarPlay.
- Windshield reflections from the dash area is noted.
- One pedal drive at slow speed is very awkward to use.
- The trim recommended is the RS AWD for around $53,200.
- A 7500 federal tax credit may be available.
- It is more convenient to use a native navigation system.
- You are more tempted to use your iPhone instead of using the vehicle native interface.
