Yahoo Autos 2025 Chevy Blazer EV debuts with $45,995 base price, FWD option, and powerful SS trim
When Chevrolet launched the new Blazer EV in 2024, it was already pretty versatile, with an RWD and AWD drivetrain. For the 2025 model year, the Blazer EV is set to appeal to an even broader crowd thanks to the addition of an FWD drivetrain, which drops the base price to $45,995.
The AWD version also shed $1,200, starting at $48,995 on the LT trim. Conversely, the RWD price increases by $820 for a $56,990 starting price with the RS trim. Speaking of price, the high-performance Blazer EV SS should also hit dealerships in 2025 with a $61,995 base price.
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The Blazer EV AWD and RWD see horsepower, torque, and range boosts
The new base Blazer EV FWD makes 220 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque with no range announced as of yet. The AWD gains an extra 12 hp and 22 lb-ft over last year's model for a total of 300 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque. Its range also increased by four miles, reaching 283 miles on a full charge. Lastly, the RWD trim sees a 25 hp boost, bringing it to 365 hp and an increase in range by 10 miles to 334 miles, while torque remains unchanged at 325 lb-ft.
You'd be correct if you guessed that the SS would put both of those to shame on a track. With Chevy's cleverly named "Wide Open Watts" mode, the upcoming SS puts out 595 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque at the expense of the batteries crying out for mercy—no range figures yet.
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Owners can now better dress up their Blazer EVs
Some new aesthetic options join the fray for 2025 as well. The LT can be dolled up with either the Midnight or Sport package, while the LT and RS get optional two-tone roof finishes. The GM Super Cruise system, their take on a self-driving mode, can now be added to the LT and RS, but only if you opt for the AWD drivetrain. The SS gets it standard.
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The Blazer EV was initially plagued by software issues that were eventually fixed.
When the Blazer EV first came out, it faced challenges. Edmunds reviewed a 2024 unit and logged 23 trouble codes over two months for everything from the brakes and motor to the infotainment system and body control module. The team at InsideEVs reported numerous issues with the infotainment and charging systems, which were echoed by owners of entirely different cars on the same GM Ultium platform as the Blazer EV.
Things got so bad that GM stopped selling the Blazer EV in January 2024 before bringing it back in March of the same year.
The starting price of the AWD model puts it in line with competing models
Price-wise, the Blazer EV is doing well compared to other mid-size EV SUVs. The Honda Prologue starts at $48,795 for a 2WD model with 212 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Compare that to the $48,995 starting price for the AWD Blazer EV with 300 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque. The AWD Prologue jumps up to $51,795, and even then, it lacks the power of the AWD Blazer at only 288 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.
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On the higher end of that segment sits the Kia EV9, which is marketed as more of a luxury entry. Despite a wheelbase only .2 inches longer than the Blazer EV's (122 vs. 121.8), the EV9 somehow fits a third row of seating. Its price reflects that, with the cheapest short-range RWD model starting at $56,395 but bringing a paltry 215 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque to the table. If you want AWD, that price skyrockets to an eye-watering $65,395. The power figures increase accordingly, with 379 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque.
Final thoughts
The Blazer EV seems to be improving for the 2025 model year. With an even cheaper base trim, improved mid-level trims, and the upcoming SS trim, Chevy is putting pressure on the mid-size SUV segment. The model's teething problems back in 2024 have all been reportedly fixed, so we're hoping for a much better 2025 launch.
I'll even come out and say it: the Blazer EV looks damn good. The front end is menacing, the wheels are unique, the bodylines and swoops are superb, and the back end rounds out the package with what I call "glue gun" taillights. It's not over-the-top futuristic like whatever Cadillac did with the Lyriq—shoutout to the bowtie for seemingly getting it right.
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