Video Summary
-The Blazer EV is a totally new, all-electric version.- The current Blazer is a little dull, but the EV is anything but boring.
- The Blazer EV shares its platform with the Cadillac Lyriq.
- It stretches the Blazer styling to fit that platform and is noticeably different from a standard Blazer.
- All Blazer EVs, Equinox EVs, other GM EVs, and even the Honda Prologue share the same architecture.
- All cars on this shared architecture have six-lug wheels, unusual for passenger cars.
- The Blazer EV will start around $45,000 with shipping for a base model, but the high-performance SS version starts around $66,000.
- The high performance version of the vehicle has 560 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, and will accelerate 0–60 in under four seconds.
- It will also only be available in all-wheel drive.
- Other trims will offer the option of front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
- A version of the vehicle intended for police pursuit is also planned; this version offers rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
- The top range version, the RS, offers about 320 miles of range; the high performance model is 290.
- Fast charging is a feature, capable of adding 78 miles of range in 10 minutes.
- The exterior styling is generally sleek and attractive, with more mainstream appeal than the Lyriq.
- Interior features include circular climate vents shared from the Camaro brought into the Blazer.
- It has a large central screen that’s tilted towards the driver and Super Cruise driver assist technology is available.
- Back seat is impressively roomy with good legroom and headroom and great space.
- The model featured does not have a front storage area (frunk), but neither does the Cadillac Lyriq.
