It did not take lengthy for us within the RWD RS mannequin to determine that the Blazer EV is fast, rides nicely over the pavement, steers nicely, and is snug to experience in. Add all that to the area within the second row and the room for cargo, together with a packed listing of tech and security options, and you’ve got an entire bundle of a automotive. The Blazer EV is a technological powerhouse and will give different automakers trigger for concern – Chevy has been studying quick and dedicating itself to the trigger. Why GM has chosen to shoot itself within the foot by leaving out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, although, is past us.
There’s, in fact, one sore level, and that is the worth. The Blazer EV in LT trim with AWD goes for $51,800 earlier than choices and vacation spot ($1,395) whereas the RS has an MSRP of $56,200 with AWD and $57,200 with RWD and the larger battery. FWD fashions might be considerably cheaper, and with a great deal of configurations sooner or later, worth vary will range fairly a bit round these figures.
Pricing may be the downfall of an EV, since demanding premium pricing for a automotive with a less-than-premium inside simply will not fly. Nonetheless, it is price noting that base fashions in autos similar to the Blazer EV do not have the lengthy listing of options it does, and while you begin evaluating trim ranges that match the LT and RS, the worth makes extra sense.
