2022 Chevrolet Blazer EV RS RWD

Vehicle Overview

Even though it shares its name with the ICE-powered Blazer, the EV version was actually built on a different platform, and that helped it compete against its main rivals in the compact-SUV segment.

GM was one of the first major automakers to produce a fully-functional EV, the GM EV1, in 1996. But soon after that, it retracted and scrapped most of those cars and focused back on ICE engines. After the real EV revolution began, the American automaker was caught off-guard and didn’t react too fast. Thus, it was overtaken by Ford and Stellantis (Chrysler), and only in 2022 did it show its production-ready versions of its EV-powered contenders.

At first sight, the Blazer EV looks like just another regular Blazer with a slightly different front fascia. As expected, the electron-powered SUV featured a smaller cooling area than its ICE-powered sibling. In addition, it sported Y-shaped LED headlights, continued by a light stripe towards the bow-tie badge placed between them. From its profile, the EV sported an extracting vent behind the front wheel arches, while behind the rear doors, it has a straight quarter panel towards the raked-forward tailgate.

Inside, the Blazer EV boasted two displays for the instrument panel and infotainment system. The former was an 11″ TFT, while the latter was a 17.7 touchscreen. GM installed a pair of high-bolstered bucket seats at the front and a split-folding bench in the rear, fit for three passengers.

The Blazer EV was available in various trims and with different battery packs and powertrains. Thus, it could offer a range between 247 miles (397 km) for the LT version and 320 miles (515 km) for the RS trim.