Der Chevrolet Blazer EV ist da

Chumming eight-cylinder engines under endless hoods of American muscle cars – that may be a thing of the past. The General Motors Group in particular has long heralded the electric age – loud models like the Chevy Blazer should pave the way for high-voltage electrics.

Everyone in the United States knows the Chevrolet Blazer and the off-road vehicle is also official in Europe, and not only among fans of the American series of the 1970s and 80s. In its previous generations, the Blazer not only lost its good numbers, but nor was it a formidable rival to the Jeep Wagoneer or the Ford Bronco. In Chevrolet’s new model portfolio, the Blazer plays a central role as a high-end electric mid-range crossover.

“The 2024 Blazer EV sets a new tone for electric SUVs, with innovative options and technologies that help Chevy take the lead in one of the fastest-growing EV segments”said Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell, “With the all-new Silverado EV and Equinox EV, we’re taking a big step forward in providing more options for zero-emissions vehicles — options that make the EV switch easier than ever.”

Like many of General Motors Group’s current electric models, the Chevrolet Blazer, available in LT, RS and SS trim levels, is based on a different Ultium platform. There is no complete reboot in the design, but a slight modification to the combustion engine variant, which has been manufactured at the GM plant in Ramos Arizpe / Mexico since 2018. The electronically oriented customer can choose between different versions with front, rear and all wheel drive. The top model of the SS is a 410 kW / 557 hp all-wheel drive that provides an electric range of up to 450 km. Thanks to its enormous torque of 878 Nm, it accelerates from standstill to 100 km / h in four seconds with the wheels in between of 19 and 22 inches The RS version with more than 295 kW / 400 hp is said to be able to travel up to. 500 km to the next charging station.

“The Blazer EV SS has the spirit of a true sports car,” emphasizes Scott Bell, “And while it represents the pinnacle of performance in Chevy’s EV lineup, all models offer exciting capabilities that will surprise and delight true performance fans.” Law enforcement authorities should also switch to plug-in vehicles in a timely manner and thus the Chevrolet Blazer is available as a PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle), which is specifically designed for pursuit. “The potential uses for the Blazer EV in the commercial and police sectors are almost limitless”said Ed Peper, responsible for the fleet business at General Motors, “Not only is the Blazer gas-free, it also reduces the number and frequency of certain maintenance tasks required for fleet vehicles.”

Blazer EV should not only be fast when driving, but also when stopping. At the DC charging station, the electric SUV is powered by a charging power of 190 kilowatts and can be refueled for approximately 100 kilometers in ten minutes. Nice to look at: The LED lights at the front not only illuminate the road at night, but also indicate the charging status when the Blazer EV is plugged into the socket.

Inside is the familiar Blazer package with several electrical modifications. It is operated by voice or via the 17.7-inch screen on the dashboard. Behind the steering wheel, the driver looks at a beautiful 11-inch display. Safety is ensured not only by LED matrix lights, but also by many driver assistance systems such as Super Cruiser and a web-based software platform, which enables radio updates at any time . Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT and RS models will be launched in the summer with prices starting at $47,595 and $51,995. The top-of-the-line SS model will follow later in the year and will cost at least $65,995, while the base version, which costs less than $45,000, will wait until the first quarter of 2024.