It’s been a rocky start for Chevrolet’s Blazer EV. Rear- and all-wheel-drive versions went on sale for model-year 2024 before widespread problems ranging from infotainment system malfunctions to charging issues caused the brand to issue a stop-sale while it developed a software update to address the various glitches. Those issues were addressed earlier this year, and for 2025, the full Blazer EV lineup will go on sale, including the new front-drive and range-topping SS versions.
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Powertrain Specs and Range
While it’s become common for electric vehicles to be offered in single- and dual-motor configurations — the latter with AWD — Chevrolet is taking the unusual approach of offering the Blazer EV with front- and rear-wheel drive in addition to the dual-motor AWD setup. The FWD electric SUV is the more efficiency-minded version, with its motor rated at 220 horsepower and 243 pounds-feet of torque. Chevy hasn’t released an official range estimate for the FWD Blazer EV yet.
The RWD and AWD Blazer EVs both get improved power and range. Aimed at a sportier driving experience, the RWD Blazer EV puts out 365 hp (up from the 2024 model’s 340 hp) and 325 pounds-feet of torque. Chevy says its 102-kilowatt-hour battery pack is good for 334 miles of range, an increase of 10 miles from the 2024 model’s estimate.
The AWD variant also sees a torque increase. From last year’s 288 hp and 333 pounds-feet, the 2025 model climbs to 300 hp and 355 pounds-feet. The battery pack holds the same 85 kWh as it did for 2024, but its range increases a smidge, from 279 miles to 283.
The AWD SS will be the last Blazer EV to arrive at dealerships, boasting 595 hp and 645 pounds-feet in Wide Open Watts mode, which temporarily boosts motor output to enable a claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph sprint. Chevrolet will announce the SS’s estimated range close to its arrival.
New Options
Chevy is also filling out the Blazer EV lineup with new options and packages for 2025. The RS and LT trims can be had with a black roof, while a white lid is also available on the LT. Furthermore, LT buyers can spec the Midnight/Sport Edition Package, which includes black wheels and exterior badging, as well as darkened exterior and interior brightwork. GM’s hands-free Super Cruise highway-driving tech is now optional on the LT and RS and standard on the SS.
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Availability and Pricing
The RWD and AWD 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV are on sale now. The front-driver will appear by the end of 2024, and the SS will be available in the first quarter of 2025. Chevy will release final specs for the FWD and SS variants closer to their launch dates. All trim levels are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Prices listed below include the $1,395 destination fee but not the tax credit.
- FWD: $45,995
- AWD: $48,995
- RWD: $56,990
- SS: $61,995
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