Common Motors has used the Chevrolet Blazer nameplate for greater than 50 years. The versatile moniker has labored — at the least for advertising functions — for the automaker’s vans and sport utility autos and in a number of international locations. The Chevy Blazer and the smaller, newer Chevy Trailblazer names are embedded in automotive lexicon.
The newest addition is the Chevy Blazer EV, a battery-electric midsize crossover produced since late 2023 and debuting as a 2024 mannequin. Just a few modifications had been made for 2025. However the brand new Blazer EV primarily stays the identical as Chevrolet seeks a market share in a troublesome discipline.
Rivals embody the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and the Tesla Mannequin Y. The Blazer additionally has a sibling rivalry with the cheaper Chevy Equinox EV.
What’s new within the second 12 months for the Blazer EV contains black or white roof choices and a midnight/sport version. Just a few former non-compulsory security options at the moment are normal on all trims and options had been adjusted on varied fashions.
The 2025 Blazer EV, with seating for 5, is obtainable in LT, RS and SS trims and all with all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and rear-wheel-drive variants. The reviewed RS with all-wheel drive produces 340 horsepower and likewise will get an even bigger 102-kWh battery that extends the vary to an estimated 324 miles. The MSRP ranges from $45,995 to $61,995, relying on trim and choice choices.
With the all-wheel-drive RS choice, the EPA has rated the Blazer EV RS for as much as 102 MPGe metropolis and 87 MPGe freeway. The carmaker promotes the Blazer EV as able to charging on a DC quick charger and at cost fee to 190 kW. Including 78 miles of vary takes 10 minutes. Dwelling charging by way of 240V outlet takes 9 1/2 hours.
The charging port is positioned above the motive force’s aspect entrance fender. It’s accessed by pushing on the higher left-hand nook of the massive panel that shifts downward. The reviewed automobile’s panel proved problematic by way of a defective hinge.
As a extra fashionable and well-equipped Blazer EV, the RS trim has been up to date and options an LED grille gentle bar to 21-inch wheels and heated and power-folding mirrors to artificial leather-based seats with micro suede inserts.
Upgrades additionally embody inside ambient lighting, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, roof rails and a wi-fi cellphone charging pad.
Commonplace all through the lineup are a 17.7-inch central touchscreen with an built-in navigation system and a Wi-Fi hotspot with OnStar linked companies.
A serious part of the Blazer’s success is Chevy’s emphasis on security. All Blazers have ahead collision warning with automated braking, adaptive cruise management, lane protecting help, blind-spot intervention, intersection collision mitigation, rear automated braking and a surround-view digital camera system.
Driving the Blazer EV is a lovely mixture of consolation and confidence. Spacious seating in each rows enhances the sleek, quiet trip and general assured driving expertise. Just a few years in the past, accelerating from 0-to-60 miles per hour in 6.2 seconds was spectacular for a gas-powered SUV. It’s not sluggish amongst EV SUVs however some rivals are extra efficiency oriented.
Consolation and comfort have grow to be extra distinguished SUV attributes, however storage areas and general cargo house are nonetheless the section’s general mainstay power. The Chevy Blazer EV has 30.5 cubic toes of storage behind the second row of 60/40 break up seats.
The middle console is sufficient for cell phones and different small gadgets. But it surely’s not sufficient for bigger gadgets. Beneath-the-seat storage is restricted. Security seat anchor factors consumer pleasant for households with kids.
The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV continues the nameplate’s custom in a brand new approach. It’s extra environment friendly than gas-powered family. It’s nonetheless good-looking, versatile and aggressive within the increasing EV SUV section.
