- Chevrolet is finally gearing up to launch the Blazer EV SS, following a lengthy delay.
- The model has 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, which enables it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
- Pricing starts at $62,490 and the electric crossover has an EPA-estimated range of 303 miles.
Nearly three years have passed since Chevrolet unveiled the Blazer EV SS and we wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve forgotten about it as the model was originally slated to be launched in late 2023. However, it’s finally coming as the crossover will go on sale later this quarter.
Set to continue the legacy of the Trailblazer SS, the Blazer EV SS has a dual-motor all-wheel drive system that produces 615 hp (459 kW / 624 PS) and 650 lb-ft (880 Nm) of torque. This blows past earlier estimates of 557 hp (415 kW / 565 PS) and 648 lb-ft (878 Nm).
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If that figure sounds familiar, it should as the output is the same as the Cadillac Lyriq-V as well as the Vistiq. This means customers will be getting Cadillac levels of performance for a Chevy-like price of $62,490 including destination. For comparison, the Lyriq-V will set you back $79,990.
Besides being relatively affordable, the crossover can accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 3.4 seconds in Wide Open Watts mode. That’s a tenth of a second slower than the Cadillac and on par with the less powerful Jeep Wagoneer S. It also easily beats the Trailblazer SS, which took 5.4 seconds to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) thanks to a 6.0-liter V8 developing 395 hp (295 kW / 400 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque.
Performance aside, the Blazer EV SS has an EPA-estimated range of 303 miles (488 km). This ties the Jeep and bests the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT’s range of 280 miles (451 km).
To celebrate the launch, the Blazer EV SS will be the official pace car for this weekend’s Daytona 500. The vehicle is fully stock, aside from custom graphics and embedded strobe lights.
Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype
The pace car won’t be the only EV at the event as Chevrolet will unveil a Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype. The company isn’t saying much about it, but the model “represents a joint effort between NASCAR and OEM partners, with the intent of exploring new and emerging automotive technologies.”
That’s not much to go on, but teaser images show a massive rear wing and lightweight windows. We can also see a quick release hood as well as a front end that appears to mimic the road-going model.
Since NASCAR isn’t exactly the most EV-friendly crowd, GM Performance and Motorsports vice president Jim Campbell was quick to note “Chevrolet V8 engines continue to be an important part of NASCAR.” However, he added “Racing has always been an important platform for Chevrolet to test, learn and explore new technologies.”
