It was last October when GM first announced plans for an all-electric Chevy Blazer crossover and wanted it to fulfill the role of an “affordable, high-volume entry” in the burgeoning EV market. Last month we were all watching intently here at West Chevy of Knoxville when there was a first glimpse of the electric Blazer provided in SS performance guise, with a very short video showing the charging port with a motorized flap six-spoke alloy wheels, and front fender sporting SS badges.
At that point, not many more details were given besides the 2024 Blazer SS becoming available during spring 2023, and then last month there were initial spy shots of what was likely a 2024 Blazer EV prototype. There were the very typical heavy camouflage and placeholder headlights along with tail lights, as well as a few other details that were the same from the teasers, enough to convince the InsideEV’s staff that it was a Blazer EV with the final production body. When compared to the Equinox EV that GM has frequently teased, the Blazer is envisioned with a different fascia and headlamps situated in very straight enclosures.
Other things that are a bit more different upfront are a closed-off grille, horizontal lower inlet that can allow for more valuable airflow to the battery pack, and the helpful addition of a protective skid plate. When looked at from the side, the Blazer EV features a much longer hood than usual for an EV, 21-inch aero-optimized alloys, and a roofline that slopes gradually forward. On the rear end, you’ll see a shark-fin antenna, a raked rear windscreen, and a roof-integrated spoiler that wraps itself around the sides of the rear glass.
All official sources have claimed that the Blazer EV is expected to be poised on GM’s third-generation electric vehicle platform, and feature the benefit of Ultium batteries. We’d think that an all-electric range of around 300 miles would be the norm, and the base-model should feature a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive setup, with the SS model existing in all-wheel drive and a dual-motor powertrain. The Equinox EV’s official reveal has been said to occur during early fall 2022, and all our loyal customers here are sure to share our excitement over an Eco-conscious and very budget-minded model like this joining the bowtie ranks.
For the 2022 model available right here at West Chevy, you’ll find brand-new features for the year including the RS trim with sporty details, revised front and rear styling, a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that rejoins the engine lineup, 19-inch black wheels, black exterior badging, an RS shift knob, and black upholstery with red contrast stitching.
