Chevrolet has revealed the all-electric 2024 Blazer EV, which drives the GM brand into the heart of the growing midsize electric crossover segment. The new model is based on GM’s Ultium Platform.
Driving range options up to an available GM-estimated 320 miles on a full charge. It delivers with an 11.5 kW onboard AC charging module for home charging and public charging, along with high-speed DC public fast-charging capability of up to 190 kW, enabling recharging of up to 78 miles of range to be added in approximately 10 minutes.
The Blazer EV also offers Chevrolet’s latest driver-assistance technologies, including Reverse Automatic Braking and Advanced Park Assist.
They complement the standard Chevy Safety Assist suite of technologies, with Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and IntelliBeam.
With hands-free start, the driver simply pushes the brake pedal after closing the door and the Blazer EV is ready to go.
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT and RS go on sale in summer 2023.
Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet, says: “The 2024 Blazer EV sets a new tone for electric SUVs, with options and intuitive technologies that help position Chevy for leadership in one of the fastest-growing EV segments,. Along with the all-new Silverado EV and Equinox EV coming next year, we are making great strides in offering more choices for zero tailpipe-emissions vehicles — choices that make switching to an EV easier than ever.”
In addition to the ‘civilian’ models of the new Blazer EV, Chevrolet will offer a specially developed Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) models.
The Blazer EV PPV will have the largest Ultium battery in the lineup and will be available in rear wheel drive or with a dual motor all-wheel drive system. The PPV will use the Blazer SS high performance front Brembo brakes to help ensure short stopping distances.
“The possibilities for the Blazer EV’s commercial and law enforcement applications are almost endless,” comments Ed Peper, vice president of GM Fleet. “Along with zero-tailpipe-emissions performance, it reduces the number and frequency of certain maintenance requirements typically associated with fleet vehicles.”
Blazer EV will be produced at GM’s Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, production facility, which manufactures the current Blazer.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021.
