
On Monday, General Motors revealed its new electric Chevrolet Blazer, which is expected to compete against the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y crossover EVs.
The vehicle marks a significant launch for the Detroit automaker in driving attention to EVs and attracting more mainstream consumers.
According to GM, the 2024 Blazer EV is expected to hit dealer showrooms from next summer. Initial pricing will range from about $45,000 for an entry-level Blazer to $66,000 for an “SS” performance version that will produce 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque.
GM estimates the crossover will be capable of 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds, which is roughly equivalent to Model Y performance and Mach-E in 3.5 seconds.
The features and capabilities of the Blazer EV will be based on four vehicle models. GM expects the vehicle’s electric range, a significant number for EV owners, to be between 247 miles and 320 miles, depending on the variant. Officials said the company will also offer a version for police use based on the SS model.
While the new EV shares the Blazer name and plant with the traditional internal combustion engine model, the vehicles are completely different in development, performance, and looks. The EV is based on GM’s new Ultium platform, which is expected to underpin the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles.
The Blazer EV will be capable of front-, rear- or all-wheel-drive, depending on the model. Like the exterior, the vehicle’s interior differs from its traditional sibling and includes a driver-focused cockpit with a 17.7-inch-diagonal center touchscreen and an 11-inch-diagonal drive information screen.
The Blazer EV is expected to be Chevy’s fourth electric model when it hits showrooms next year. GM currently sells the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV with GM’s older battery technology. Limited sales of the electric Silverado are set to begin next spring. The automaker is also expected to unveil an electric Equinox that GM has said will start at around $30,000.