Some EVs that we have become well-acquainted with here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse and are also offered nationwide have been built for pure function, and with the daily driver on a budget in mind. These are excellent options for anyone wanting to get from A to B via modern technology, but we have long known that competitors such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E have instilled a heightened sense of luxury and a sporty edge that a distinct group of savvy drivers is embracing.
The Blazer EV offers a great sense of purpose and Earth-friendly function but may lack a distinct breed of excitement for a very independent and “thrill of the road” loving driver that the new battery-powered Blazer EV is on track to offer. This is one of several exciting models that GM has arriving soon as we are aggressively on track to sell only battery-powered vehicles by 2035. The Business Insider team recently got a look at the sporty SUV and was on deck to show our readers how its exterior, interior, and other features will appear.
The Blazer EV will be available in several trim levels and have 3 different battery sizes to choose from. The SS is the top-of-the-line trim with 290 miles of range, two options for motors, and all-wheel drive. It promises to produce 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque and will exhilaratingly get from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. To properly handle all this power, the SS is the recipient of special brakes and a fine-tuned suspension setup, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y’s GT and Performance variants are two forms of competition are sights are directly situated.
After seeing these detailed and close-up photos, the Blazer EV SS initially appears very long, and also a bit lower than many other similar models on the market. Some have compared it to what “an aggressive and sporty station wagon” would look like, and all of us think that the rounded edges do a great job of smoothing out the “boxy” yet pleasingly modern initial visual impression. The SS model also gets the full-width LED light bar up front, along with a very cool illuminated Chevy badge. While the Blazer is rejuvenating power in charge mode, the light strip gradually fills up to properly display your current battery level.
The SS also displays a wicked blacked-out front end and a black roof, as opposed to the standard body-colored roof that is included with other models. This model also boasts the largest wheels of the lineup at 22 inches, and the charging port door comes out with a quirky mix of futuristic robotic looks and is quite a bit cooler looking than a standard gas tank. The cockpit features a very appealing 11-inch instrument panel that offers up all the vitals for the drive, and right next to it is a 17.7-inch touchscreen angled right at the driver.
There is a volume knob directly embedded into the screen, and SS models feature a flat-bottomed steering wheel. Super Cruise is also included, which is GM’s bravely executed and modern hands-free driving system, which blinks green when the driver is attentive enough for it to do its job. The red interior option offers up a fitting high-end touch for the interior, and rear passengers can make use of USB-C ports while they are enjoying the better-than-average legroom. We remember the Blazer from its original and very unique origins, and are impressed with the attitude and characteristic extras you’ll be constantly enjoying in this soon-arriving and full-of-flex EV!
