2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV

Performance

At the core of the Blazer EV is the Ultium platform, which also powers the Silverado EV, Equinox EV, and even models by other brands. The platform, sometimes nicknamed the “skateboard,” consists of a flat 85- or 102-kWh lithium battery under the cabin floor between the front and rear axles. The Blazer is available in front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations.  

The FWD Blazer LT offers the entry price point for the model line. With the base 85-kWh battery, the front-mounted motor produces 220 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated 312 miles of range. With the same battery and motors in the front and rear, the AWD LT and RS deliver a combined 300 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated range of 283 miles.  

The SS features the larger 102-kWh battery and larger motors, producing a combined 557 horsepower and up to 648 lb-ft of torque. The unique WOW (Wide Open Watts) mode provides a temporary power boost of 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, enabling 0-60 mph sprints in under four seconds. When not using WOW regularly, the model is rated at 302 miles. For all Blazer EVs, the low-mounted battery produces a low center of gravity for flat handling in the curves.  

For casual driving, the Blazer EV offers one-pedal driving, where braking begins when the accelerator pedal is released and continues until the vehicle stops. You might use the brake pedal only for emergency braking.  

You will want to charge your Blazer at home with a Level 2 charger whenever possible. Still, on the road, models with the 85-kWh battery have a DC-direct charging capability of up to 190 kW, adding approximately 77 miles in ten minutes. Models with the 102-kWh battery have a DC-direct charging capability of up to 190 kW, adding approximately 78 miles in 10 minutes. 

Exterior

Every angle of the Blazer expresses performance. The front end varies across trim levels, with the RS adding a black grille and the SS adding a far more aggressive grille, side intakes, and a lower air dam. RS and SS models also include full-width LED lighting across the front and along the rocker panels. The body features flowing Coke-bottle surfaces with a blacked-out side window treatment. The roofline gently flows to the rear, and it all adds up to a vehicle that looks like it’s in motion while standing still. The wheel wells are filled out with 19-inch alloys on the LT, upgrading to 21-inch wheels on the RS, and 22-inch multi-finish wheels on the SS. The SS also adds a blacked-out canopy roof.

Interior

The performance-themed design carries to the interior, where the driver is greeted by a thick-rim three-spoke steering wheel in front of an 11-inch digital driver information screen. In the center of the instrument panel, canted toward the driver, is a large, intuitive, 17.7-inch-diagonal customizable infotainment touchscreen. Camaro-inspired HVAC vents add to the theme. All models feature ambient lighting, which can be customized on RS and SS trims. With a compact drivetrain and a flat floor, passengers have plenty of space to stretch out. The rear seats fold flat with the cargo floor when in cargo mode. The RS features blue-and-red contrast stitching. Sueded microfiber seating is found on the SS, with striking Adrenaline Red seating surfaces.    

Technology

The Blazer EV is so accommodating that even a start button isn’t necessary. After closing the door, the driver pushes the brake pedal, and the Blazer EV is ready to go. The Blazer EV’s infotainment system features a 17.7-inch touchscreen running the Google Built-In operating system, with built-in Google Maps and the Google Assistant voice recognition system. Other vehicle-appropriate apps can be downloaded from the Google App Store.  

Navigation is available in the MyChevy app, which also lets you find and plan routes to charging stations. A pad on the front console can charge most modern cell phones, and USB ports provide additional connectivity. Also available is GM’s renowned Super Cruise, which enables hands-free driving on more than 400,000 miles of highway in North America. The Blazer EV’s electronics enable over-the-air, seamless upgrades, personalization options, and new applications for drivers on demand, as well as regular software updates.

Safety

All models come standard with Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of safety features including:  

• Automatic Emergency Braking  

• Forward Collision Alert  

• Front Pedestrian Braking  

• Following Distance Indicator  

• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning  

• Intellibeam auto high beams  

Also available is Enhanced Automated Parking Assist, which can perfectly place the Blazer EV in a detected parallel or perpendicular parking space.