The Chevrolet Blazer EV won’t be offered in the entry-level 1LT trim that was expected to start from $44,995. The announcement was made shortly after the first batch of EVs shipped to dealerships last week, pushing its starting price higher than it was originally planned.
Defending their decision, Chevrolet told Automotive News that the high-spec trims of the upcoming Equinox EV will “meet the needs of potential Blazer EV 1LT buyers”, allowing them to position and market the two electric models “without overlap”.
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The now-canceled 1LT wasn’t mentioned in the price announcement a few days ago. The lineup of the Chevrolet Blazer EV includes the 2LT and RS trims, which are initially available with all-wheel drive, and the SS is set to join them in spring 2024.
Deliveries will start with the RS AWD model that retails from $60,215, including shipping costs, however, cheaper options will follow in the future. Besides the 2LT AWD, which starts from $56,715, Chevrolet has confirmed that a cheaper 2LT FWD is coming in 2024. This one was initially estimated to start from around $47,595, although the final price has yet to be disclosed. The range will grow further with the RS RWD starting at $61,790, and the RS FWD which is expected to start from $51,995 when it arrives in 2024.
Note that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is eligible for the $7,5k purchase tax credit as per the Inflation Reduction Act. Besides the Blazer EV and the Equinox EV, Chevrolet is getting ready for the debut of the next generation of the Bolt, which will benefit from GM’s Ultium tech and serve as the entry point in the electric lineup.
