The Chevrolet Blazer EV is coming next year with a 320-mile range. The all-new Blazer is the first of its kind and it’s designed to compete with the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf. The Blazer EV has a number of features that set it apart from other electric cars on the market. For one, it has a large battery that can be charged in minutes using an outlet or solar panel. Additionally, the Blazer EV has a large range when driving on public roads. The car can travel up to 320 miles before needing to be recharged. The Blazer EV is also very affordable and will be available for around $35,000 when it goes on sale in 2019. This makes it an excellent choice for those who want an electric car that can travel long distances without breaking the bank.
The new car, which is based on the existing gas-powered Blazer, is a crossover SUV with a taller height than a typical sedan-style car — competing against the Tesla Model Y, Nissan Ariya, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and others. It can jump from 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds, according to GM, and the ‘Super Cruise’ driver assistance feature (which allows hands-free driving on some highways) will be available on some models.
Range for the Blazer will be between 247-320 miles depending on the variant. That doesn’t quite match the Long Range Tesla Model Y’s 330-mile range, but it’s close. The car will charge at 11.5 kW, or DC fast charging at up to 190 kW, which is estimated to add 78 miles of range in ten minutes.
Pricing for the current gas-based 2022 Blazer ranges from around $35,000 to $43,000, but the electric version will be more expensive. Initial pricing will be around $45,000, jumping to $66,000 for an ‘SS’ high-performance version with up to 557 horsepower. The interior looks like your typical modern car, with an 11-inch touch screen and a 17.7-inch cockpit screen. Even though it may not look as futuristic as Tesla’s touch screen-only controls, physical controls are much safer than trying to use a touchscreen while driving.
The Blazer will be General Motor’s fourth EV with Chevy branding, following the older Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, and the electric Silverado truck that will arrive next year.
It’s great to see more options for electric cars arrive each month, but most of them remain expensive — and the Blazer is no exception. General Motors also reached the sales cap on the United States’ electric tax credit a while ago, so just like with Tesla’s vehicles, buyers in the US aren’t eligible for a $7,500 tax credit. GM, Ford, and other automakers are pushing for the sales cap on the tax credit to be eliminated.
Source: CNBC, TechCrunch
