Earlier this month, the Chevy Blazer EV SS received yet another output increase to an impressive 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. This is exciting news for anyone who plans to buy one, but it could disturb the more well-heeled GM enthusiasts who have their sights set on a different high-performance EV. The output of the Chevy Blazer EV SS is now the same as that of the Cadillac Lyriq-V.
Most people might think, “So what?” but let’s consider the pricing of these sporty electric crossovers. The Chevy Blazer EV SS starts at $61,995, while the Cadillac Lyriq-V begins at $79,990 (both figures include a $1,395 destination fee). The Cadillac is almost 30 percent more expensive than the Chevy, but their performance is the same. The Lyriq-V does feature a continuous damping control system setup (RPO code F45) versus the Blazer EV SS’ FE4 “special ride and handling” suspension.
Of course, with the Cadillac, you’re paying for extra luxury. As we’ve reported, the Cadillac Lyriq-V is a very well-equipped luxury vehicle, even at its base level, and an even fancier Premium trim is available. A few standard features in every Lyriq-V include Super Cruise, an augmented reality head-up display, an AKG Studio 23-speaker audio system, heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, and a handsome set of 22-inch Satin Graphite wheels.
Oh, and for what it’s worth, the Lyriq-V has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the Blazer EV SS somewhat infamously doesn’t offer these smartphone connectivity features that many believe are essential.
Perhaps the next closest comparison we can make between a muscular Chevy and a performance Cadillac is the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro ZL1 versus the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. Both pack the mighty supercharged 6.2L V8 LT4 under the hood, but the more expensive and more luxurious Cadillac has 18 more horsepower and nine more pound-feet of torque than the Chevy. Those aren’t drastic increases, but you still got a little more with the Caddy than you did with the Chevy.
However, the ZL1 was a track-focused coupe and the Blackwing is a luxury sport sedan. The Chevy Blazer EV SS and Cadillac Lyriq-V are a little more similar; they’re both midsize crossovers.
So, what do you think? Does it bother you that the Chevy and the Cadillac have the same output?
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This is far from the ELR vs Volt issue that cadillac had with their first EV. It would bother me more if they had the same equipment and a programming change was used to artificially limit the Chevy’s output.
I think it’s okay. The Lyriq interior is worth the premium alone. Not sure if the Lyriq will still have CarPlay for 2026 too? Output wise it seems like you can’t go wrong with either! The choice is how much luxury you desire.
Who cares? Without the ICE noise of a strong V-8, it’s all relative how fast you can get from 0-60. I’m guessing that hard acceleration with an EV will drastically reduce the already dismal range unless you only drive around town. My X5 is almost as quick and will go a little over 600 miles between fillups.
The electric Chevy goes from 0 to 60 iin 2.5 seconds. There is no domestic vehicle that can beat that and cost less!
If you don’t own either one, why would it be of any concern?
When you are looking for hp why would you buy a Cadillac .. The hell with ev put a ICE in both ..
Our regional power utility doesn’t have the capacity to charge either one. And won’t have that capacity for any foreseeable future.
So you can’t use your stove or clothes dryer either? Where do you live that you don’t have the power charge and electric vehicle?
YES, I’m deeply bothered … DEVASTATED.
I’m seeking Professional help. I hope it’s not too late …..
ELECTRO24, just be thankful you don’t have,
TDCMS.
Trump demented circus monkey syndrome.
Barbie drives the Blazer EV SS. Who drives the Lyric-V?
RuPaul
Doesn’t bother me at all. I’m not interested in either one of them!
Who cares? Days of “Sloan’s ladder” are dead. All cars are expensive and it isn’t uncommon for many Chevy or Ford models to compete w/Cadillac or BMW on price.
Brand selection is about image one wishes to project and perceived quality. Buick’s nice is growing because it sells for slightly more than Chevy yet offers more tech, style, noise control. I’m convinced Chevy would rival Toyota if they sc old rebadged Chinese Buicks.
It doesn’t do any good to keep advertising the Blazer EV SS if you never have any to buy. I ordered a new RS four months ago and still no word when it will come in. What has happened to GM’s production? My new Blazer EV is to replace my LEMON 2024 Blazer EV that GM hasn’t approved for replacement yet. It’s been over 10 months with 4 1/2 months in the shop. I’m 78 years old and I wonder if I’ll live long enough to get this mess straited out.
I think that’s why Barra is so giddy and stubborn on EVs. The same platform, generic motors, and battery pack can form a Chevy or a Caddy. It can all be done very cheaply. There’s no difference other than the body attached. In that sense, it’s truly like the early cars where different bodies could be attached to the same chassis.
In latter years GM really didn’t like spending the money to make proper Cadillacs and they were always being dinged for that. In the EV era they have a great excuse for no differentiation under the skin. GM is even going to try and sell a $350,000 car using the same BEV3 mechanicals as a Chevy Equinox.
So does it bother me? Yes, very much. I wouldn’t consider an EV Cadillac to be sufficiently differentiated from GM’s lower priced products to warrant the additional money and since EVs are kinda disposable vehicles anyway, it especially wouldn’t make sense.
They have become appliances/ cell phones with wheels not automobiles. Do you want the self-cleaning oven or not with the same mechanicals?
Maybe the fact that a Cadillac is a Chevy in disguise should bother a person more.
It does Circ,
It’s why the top-selling luxury brands in the US are BMW, Audi, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz. Cadillac once billed themselves as the “luxury car leader” with sales far above the competition. Now, they’re hardly even mentioned anymore and are never even in contention for the top spots. GM doesn’t seem to care. They build a few rebadged or rebodied Chevys, call them Cadillacs and take home as much money as they can with seemingly no plan for relevance again and the buyers simply stay away.
According to CR, the Blazer EV is one of the LEAST reliable vehicles sold today. I am sure the Lyriq is on par with that “stellar” performance. EV are like RC cars, just take out the little cotter pins and switch bodies. Chevrolet and Cadillac brands are more meaningless than ever with the advent of EV, and that is a sad fact for someone who grew up an ardent GM fan.
Ocnblu,
What a great analogy. Today’s EVs from GM are like RC cars. Nothing different under the body – just snap on the Lyriq body and, viola, you have a Cadillac.
Where’s the elastic band.