GM reveals Chevrolet Blazer EV with price up from $45,000

ADVICE – Synthetic engine on Monday unveiled its new electric Chevrolet Blazer, which is expected to compete with Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Crossover electronic car model Y.

This vehicle marks an important step forward for the Detroit automaker in attracting attention and more mainstream consumers to electric vehicles.

According to GM. Starting prices will range from about $45,000 for the entry-level Blazer to $66,000 for the “SS” performance variant that will produce up to 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque.

GM estimates the crossover will do 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds, matching the Model Y Performance and Mach-E at around 3.5 seconds.

Blazer EV features and capabilities will vary based on the four vehicle models. GM expects the vehicle’s electric range – an important number for EV owners – to be between 247 miles and 320 miles, based on variant. The company will also offer a variant for police use based on the SS model, officials said.

The new Blazer EV will be manufactured at GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where the traditional Blazer is assembled.

While the new EV shares the same Blazer and factory name as the traditional internal combustion engine model, the vehicles are radically different in development, performance, and appearance. EVs based on GM’s new Ultium platformis expected to underpin the automaker’s next-generation electric vehicles.

“Its name is Blazer… and Blazer vibe, but nothing is shared from these two vehicles,” Chevrolet Vice President Scott Bell said at a media event.

The Blazer EV will be available with front, rear or all-wheel drive, depending on the model. Like the exterior, the interior of the car is different from its traditional sibling and includes a driver-focused cockpit with a 17.7-inch diagonal central touchscreen and 11 diagonal steering information display. inches.

The Blazer EV is expected to be Chevy’s fourth electric model when it hits showrooms next year. The brand is currently selling the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV with GM’s older battery technology. Limited sales of the electric Silverado are expected to begin next spring. The automaker is also expected to unveil an electric Equinox that GM says will start at around $30,000.

Starting prices for the traditional 2022 Blazer with an internal combustion engine range from around $35,000 to $43,000.