It didn’t take long for us in the RWD RS model to figure out that the Blazer EV is quick, rides well over the pavement, steers well, and is comfortable to ride in. Add all that to the space in the second row and the room for cargo, along with a packed list of tech and safety features, and you have a complete package of a car. The Blazer EV is a technological powerhouse and should give other automakers cause for concern – Chevy has been learning fast and dedicating itself to the cause. Why GM has chosen to shoot itself in the foot by leaving out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though, is beyond us.
There is, of course, one sore point, and that’s the price. The Blazer EV in LT trim with AWD goes for $51,800 before options and destination ($1,395) while the RS has an MSRP of $56,200 with AWD and $57,200 with RWD and the bigger battery. FWD models will be significantly cheaper, and with loads of configurations in the future, price range will vary quite a bit around these figures.
Pricing can be the downfall of an EV, since demanding premium pricing for a car with a less-than-premium interior just won’t fly. However, it’s worth noting that base models in vehicles comparable to the Blazer EV don’t have the long list of features it does, and when you start comparing trim levels that match the LT and RS, the price makes more sense.