{"id":245928,"date":"2023-07-31T17:27:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=245928"},"modified":"2023-08-01T22:32:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T02:32:24","slug":"chevy-sets-high-price-tag-for-blazer-ev-rear-and-all-wheel-drive-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2023\/07\/chevy-sets-high-price-tag-for-blazer-ev-rear-and-all-wheel-drive-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevy Sets High Price Tag for Blazer EV Rear- and All-Wheel-Drive Models"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional pricing information.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Chevrolet Blazer EV won\u2019t come cheap, not if you want one of the all-wheel drive or high-performance RS packages, which carry MSRPs starting as high as $61,790.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Chevrolet Blazer EV is headed to dealer showrooms, in some cases, with a hefty price tag.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Whichever version of Chevy\u2019s new battery-electric model you choose, expect to pay a premium over the conventional gas-powered model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first Blazer EVs began shipping to dealers on Monday, and consumer response to the all-electric crossover could provide a measure of how well parent General Motors\u2019 all-in battery-electric vehicle program will be received. Blazer is the first in an assortment of new EVs Chevy and the other GM brands will be bringing out during the next several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A broad array of trim packages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chevy previously indicated pricing for the entry-level Blazer EVs would start around $44,995 for the front-wheel-drive LT, the slightly more sporty 2LT package starting at $47,595, and the RS FWD going for $51,995 before factoring in shipping costs. Though they\u2019re not quite apple-to-apple comparisons, the gas-powered 2023 Blazer line carries a sticker ranging from $35,100 to $45,700, depending upon the trim package. Ultimately it can get up to $53,590, GM officials noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With dealers ready to take in the full line-up, Chevy on Monday started talking about pricing for the rest of the Blazer EV portfolio. An AWD version of the 2LT trim will start at $56,715, while the RS AWD jumps to $60,215. And the more luxurious RS RWD model has an MSRP of $61,790.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Blazer EV comes with a slew of options new to the segment, including three drivetrain options.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

That might seem like a typo, since all-wheel-drive models typically carry the highest premium, but in this case, the RS is being pitched to consumers as the sportier RS package, and it will add not only a Bose audio system but also yield a longer 320-mile range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SS model delayed under next spring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s still more to come, however. Chevy said it has \u201cmade an adjustment\u201d to the timing of the sportiest Blazer EV package, the twin-motor SS \u201cnow (set to) begin production in the spring of 2024.” And it could carry a significant premium over the pricing already revealed. The SS is expected to blast out 557 horsepower and 684 pound-feet of torque, making it one of the most powerful EVs yet in the fast-growing mainstream midsize SUV segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Chevy first unveiled the Blazer EV line in July 2022 it noted the SS also will get WOW, or \u201cWide Open Watts,\u201d mode capable of giving short bursts of additional power. That will get it to 60 in \u201cunder 4 seconds,\u201d according to lead development engineer Bret Dick, though final numbers have yet to be locked down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expectations are that the SS model will come in around $65,595.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chevy’s SS high-performance version of the Blazer EV won’t be available until early in 2024, officials noted.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Blazer EV qualified for federal tax credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By comparison, the tire-squealing GT version of the Kia EV6 develops 576 hp and 545 lb-ft of torque, with the South Korean carmaker claiming 0-60 launch times of around 3.5 seconds. The EV6 GT starts at $62,695. More mundane trim packages start at $42,600 before delivery fees are factored in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the various Chevy Blazer models do have an advantage going for them: they qualify for a $7,500 federal tax incentive under the revised rules of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chevy also notes the price premium buyers will pay over gas versions of the Blazer. \u201cOur initial launch editions are highly contented with features we know our customers want and showcase the technology and customer choice the Blazer EV offers,\u201d the automaker said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Blazer EV features a bit more sculpting to the body sides, with a powered, pop-open charge port just behind the driver\u2019s side front wheel. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV doesn\u2019t stray far from the design of the gas-powered crossover. It adds a bit more sculpting to the body sides, with a powered, pop-open charge port just behind the driver\u2019s side front wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall look is low and wide, with a sporty front end that hews to current EV trends. That includes a lightbar with a backlit version of the Chevy bowtie just below the hood. With the RS and SS models, it puts on a lightshow when you approach the Blazer \u2014 or power down at the end of a drive. It also has a more functional purpose, indicating the SUV\u2019s state-of-charge when plugged into a charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One surprise was the lack of a front trunk, or \u201cfrunk\u201d under the hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional grille has been replaced by a more aerodynamic sealed panel since there\u2019s no engine up front. Instead, Blazer\u2019s motors and lithium-ion batteries are mounted in a skateboard-like \u201carchitecture.\u201d The flexible new Ultium system will be shared with the dozens of other BEVs GM plans to introduce by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roomy cabin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The two-motor Blazer SS will blast out 557 horsepower and 684 pound-feet of torque.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The layout has the advantage of mounting the hefty drivetrain below the load floor, freeing up space in the passenger compartment. There\u2019s no center driveshaft tunnel, for one thing. Another plus is that the EV\u2019s center of gravity is lower than the gas-powered Blazer, which should enhance ride and handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside, the Blazer EV has a more modern and upscale feel than the existing crossover \u2014 especially the upper-trim RS and SS versions. The latter gets some appealing tech features, including a head-up display and Super Cruise, the system that lets a motorist drive hands-free on more than 200,000 miles of U.S. limited-access roadways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GM\u2019s new UltiFi electrical architecture, meanwhile, will allow the automaker to revise or upgrade Blazer\u2019s software \u2014 among other things, adding new features in the future \u2014 using smartphone-style over-the-air updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for charging, Chevy hasn\u2019t released full details yet but did indicate that Blazer can add as much as 78 miles of additional range using one of the higher-powered DC public fast chargers popping up across the country. In reality, more than 80% of buyers are expected to do most of their charging at home using a 240-volt Level 2 system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The new Chevrolet Blazer EV won\u2019t come cheap, not if you want one of the all-wheel drive or high-performance RS packages, which carry MSRPs starting as high as $61,790. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":226520,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,7,8,5,1608,2648,1347,9],"tags":[7715,1833,11760,665,2212],"make":[],"post-state":[],"category_old":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245928"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=245928"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":246046,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/245928\/revisions\/246046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/226520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=245928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=245928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=245928"},{"taxonomy":"make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/make?post=245928"},{"taxonomy":"post-state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-state?post=245928"},{"taxonomy":"category_old","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_old?post=245928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}