Video Summary
The Blazer EV and Equinox EV both go from 0 to 60 in six seconds. The Blazer EV has 300 horsepower, and 333 pounds feet of torque. The Equinox EV has 300 horsepower, and 355 pounds feet of torque. The Blazer EV has 283 miles of range, or 455 kilometers, while the Equinox EV has 300 miles, or 494 kilometers of range. In cold weather, the presenter was able to get more than 320 kilometers of range out of the Equinox EV. The Blazer EV's charging speed is 190 kilowatts per hour compared to the Equinox EV's charging speed of 150 kilowatts per hour. In cold weather, charging speed has been up to 140 kilowatts for the Equinox EV.The Blazer EV has three inches more of front leg room and the second-row leg room is about the same. The Blazer EV has 3 inches more of head room in the back. Both cars have a floor height of about one foot from the floor to the top of the seat area. The Blazer EV has a cargo space of 25.5 cubic feet with the seats up and 59 cubic feet with the seats down compared to the Equinox EV, which has 26.4 cubic feet with the seats up and 57 cubic feet with the seats down.
The reviewer found the high cargo floor makes a high rise out of the total cargo space because it uses up the depth of the available cargo volume. He notes this issue with both vehicles.
If buying for winter, consider turning off the approach key due to potential ice build-up. The starting price for the Blazer EV is $52,900 compared to $43,400 for the Equinox EV. The Blazer EV's charging port is motorized, which he didn't find trustworthy because of potential ice build-up. Considering price and features, the reviewer prefers the Equinox.
