It seems like Chevrolet is ready to take the electric Blazer to the next level. The company has announced the 2025 model of its midsize EV, and it represents a helpful upgrade over the 2024 model.
The Chevy Blazer EV is one of Chevy’s cheaper EV models, though not quite as cheap as the Equinox EV. Previously, the Bolt EV was the company’s cheapest electric car; however, that car is currently on hiatus, with a redesign expected in the not-too-distant future.
So how does the well-priced 2025 Blazer EV perform against the previous-generation model? Here’s everything that’s new about it, and why it’s better. Note that we’re only focusing on the electric version of the Blazer, not its gas-powered counterpart.
Design
The design of the Blazer isn’t really what’s notably new about it for 2025 — Chevy has kept the same overall design as the previous-generation model. While it’s not the most premium-looking vehicle out there, it certainly looks better than you would expect for a vehicle in its price range. The car is branded as a midsize SUV, and it’s a little larger than some of the other electric crossovers out there.
The vehicle has slim headlights that stretch across the front of the car, with a relatively sleek faux grille underneath that light bar. It has a sporty overall look, with a curved side panel and a sloped roofline. Generally, it’s a good-looking car, especially for one in its price range, and while it doesn’t necessarily reinvent the wheel, most people will find it to be relatively stylish.
Interior and tech
The interior and tech offered by the 2025 Blazer EV are very similar to that of the 2024 model, too. That, again, isn’t a bad thing, though.
While the Blazer EV is only available with two rows, those two rows are relatively spacious and should give up to five people inside the car enough room. The interior is relatively sporty-looking , avoiding some of the boring design traps that you might expect a cheaper electric vehicle could fall into. That sporty look is especially true for those who buy the two-tone red-and-black color scheme. However, the vehicle is also available in a less aggressive styling.
The vehicle offers 26 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. If you fold down the second row of seats, you’ll get an impressive 60 cubic feet.
At the front of the Blazer EV, two displays can be found: one for instrument monitoring and the other for infotainment. It’s a relatively modern look.
Unfortunately, the Blazer EV does not support CarPlay or Android Auto, which is to be expected of modern GM vehicles, considering GM’s announcement that it would begin moving away from these software features. In other words, you’ll be stuck using Chevy’s own software, which is based on Android Automotive. Most drivers will find that they get used to it, but it’s very unfortunate that CarPlay is no longer available.
There are some minor tech updates in 2025, though. Notably, GM’s Super Cruise autonomous driving tech is now available on the LT and RS trims and will come standard on the SS when that model starts shipping.
Performance
The powertrain is where things start to differ a little between the 2024 and 2025 models. The Blazer EV gets a front-wheel-drive base model for 2025, which previously was not available for the Blazer EV. That front-wheel drive model offers 220 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. However, it’s not available just yet. Until it is available, the cheapest Blazer EV for 2025 is the all-wheel drive LT trim, with the step up from that being the rear-wheel drive RS trim. Last but not least is the high-performance Blazer EV SS, which is expected to go on sale in early 2025 while delivering 595 horsepower.
These numbers are slightly different from the 2024 model. The 2025 AWD and RWD variants are a little more powerful, with the AWD models getting 12 extra horsepower and the RWD models getting 25 extra horsepower. It’s not going to completely change the experience of driving the vehicle, but it is a nice improvement.
Range and charging
Perhaps more important than the performance updates are the range updates — all models of the Blazer EV are getting a range improvement for 2025. The AWD models will now get an estimated range of 283 miles on a charge. While that’s only 4 miles more than before, any range upgrades are welcome. The RWD models get a 10-mile improvement, totaling 334 miles instead of 324. The charging speed on the vehicle is the same, at up to 190 kilowatts on a DC fast charger.
Price and availability
The best thing about the 2025 model has nothing to do with the slightly improved performance and slightly better range. Instead, it has to do with the lower starting price. Not all models are cheaper, but it’s now a little easier to get started with a Blazer EV.
The base model of the Blazer EV is currently the Blazer EV LT, which now starts at $48,995. That’s $1,200 less than before. The rear-wheel-drive model, which is the Blazer EV RS, starts at $56,990, which is $820 more than last year. While the Blazer EV SS isn’t available just yet, we do know its pricing, and it will start at $61,995.
The 2025 Blazer EV still qualifies for the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500. The Blazer EV LT and Blazer EV RS are available right now with front-wheel drive, and Blazer EV SS models are set to come at a later date.
Conclusions
The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV may not represent a radical change over the 2024 model, but its improvements do trend in the right direction. The vehicle performs a little better, offers a slightly longer range, and costs a little less. It’s hard to complain about that.
Read the full article here
