2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS Revealed With Up To 557 Horsepower
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After some teasing and even a partial exterior reveal, GM has officially unveiled the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS, a performance crossover that the automaker proclaims has the “soul of a true sports car” and capabilities that “will surprise and delight” diehard Bow Tie brand fans.
Chevy says the Blazer EV SS has “design and engineering developed to live up to the legacy of the iconic Super Sport performance designation” that it wears on its exterior. A standard performance AWD propulsion configuration delivers up to 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque in the crossover, enabling a zero to 60 mph time of under four seconds in the Wide Open Watts (WOW) acceleration setting. The Blazer EV SS’ driving range is estimated at 290 miles, thanks to the largest available battery pack, while certain other Blazer EV configurations offer up to 320 miles of estimated range. Other performance-focused features include a specific sport-tuned chassis and Brembo front brakes.
Like the standard Blazer EV that will be offered in 1LT, 2LT and RS trim levels, in addition to a Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV), the SS trim will feature 11.5 kW level 2 AC charging and standard DC public fast-charging capability of up to 190 kW, able to add approximately 78 miles of range in 10 minutes, according to GM estimates. The act of charging is made slightly easier by GM’s charging station locator, available via the MyChevy smartphone app, as well as its Ultium Charge 360 in-vehicle charging software.
The Chevy Blazer EV SS will be easy to identify thanks to its unique front grille, two-tone exterior color scheme with a black roof and A-pillars, and standard 22-inch wheels. Inside, the performance-focused SS will feature sueded microfiber seating with Adrenaline Red surfaces, or available Argon Orange interior upholstery accents. Heated and ventilated front seats, along with heated rear outboard rear seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel, are standard on the SS trim as well.
Interior features are similar to lesser Blazer EV trim levels and include a standard 17.7-inch diagonal color touchscreen and 11-inch digital driver information center, ambient lighting, a presence-based automatic liftgate and available hands-free Super Cruise. A wide variety of Chevy Safety Assist features come standard in this electric crossover, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam.
The Chevy Blazer EV SS will launch in late 2023 with prices starting at around $65,995 including the destination freight charge. Reservations are open now via Chevrolet.com, with additional details and ordering information available closer to the start of production next year, which will take place at the GM Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.
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Borrowed a design elements from Buick (including the sweep spear), Cadillac (tail lights) and Corvette ( position 9f side air vent) yet is a nice overall vehicle. Chevrolet design language keeps pace with Japanese brands and VW which is a positive for sales. I know some people think Ford is having a design renaissance but I don’t see it compared to GM and Stellantis.
My Blazer Premier has a factory trailer hitch rated to tow 4500 lbs. Will this Blazer EV be of any use to me?
For about 50 miles.
This might be the best overall design inside and out of any Chevrolet CUV.
I think GM nailed it with the new Blazer BEV.
Just a couple of minor issues in my personal opinion. I find it somewhat weird that the Blzer can be had with a FWD, RWD, or AWD configuration. Why would anyone chose a FWD? I might be missing something and open to suggestions as to why this would make any sense. I do like that you can get whatever you prefer kind of I guess. Just makes it more difficult and therefore more costly to manufacture all the different Configurations I would assume.
Second issues is that 190kW Charging speed might be ok for right now but it will quickly become obsolete.
Tesla supposedly is doing an update on their Version Three Superchargers to go from 250kW to 325kW and at least three Chinese BEV makers have promised 500kW ones by 2023.
But if those are the only two things I can think of then GM nailed it.
Why would people in non snow states want AWD or 4WD
Agreed. I can imagine anyone in Florida, California, etc. could really care less about AWD except for performance reasons. And if you’re trying to save money FWD is cheaper because it’s easier to assembly.
You do realize a large portion of CA does get significant snow, don’t you?
@McCurdy Tony
For Performance….have you ever heard of Lamborghini, Audi, and Porsche?
They All offer AWD Sports Cars.
They do now, however, the comment was about the EV Blazer and if you don’t reside in snow country and don’t travel there, why have AWD or 4WD – apparently you assume your smarter then everyone else, but you over reacted to the comment- have a swell day
Tried to place a reservation for the Blazer EV today but the when I click on complete reservation I get an error. Called the number on the error screen and she said that it was that I used a card type that the local dealer did not accept. I used a Master card the first time then I used a Visa card the second time but still no reservation. Anyone having a problem with a reservation? She later told me that she would escalate my call and give me a call back, still waiting for a call back so I can place a reservation, 🙁
Used my GM Card, no problem.
They run the card for $69,999.
Think the SS looks real nice, inside and out…but no gas engine, no thanks! I will probably end up boosting my ’21RS with the 3.6L.
GMA is basically EVA…
Love them or hate them… EV articles are the only ones people get fired up over.
expect more…. many.
SCREW the HP! Damned thing needs more range, regardless of which drive configuration it may come in. WTF is GM thinking, or aren’t they?!
Does anyone know from experience if I reserved one model, If I can change that to another once it comes time to order? I assume that will be early next year. Reserved a RS but may want a SS depending on specs/prices etc.