Chevrolet Announces Its Answer To Tesla’s Model Y
General Motors has unveiled the Chevrolet Blazer as its first mainstream fully-electric mid-size SUV. The Blazer was teased last month by GM CEO Mary Barra, when she posted an image of the new vehicle on social media, showcasing many notable design elements that make it stand apart from the current Blazer SUV. The vehicle was originally announced at CES earlier this year alongside the Chevy Equinox EV.
Like most automakers, General Motors has been busy electrifying many of its existing models, such as the Equinox Compact SUV and the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. In addition, GMC has started retailing the Hummer EV and announced an electric version of the Sierra Denali. Some other EVs in the company's lineup include the Chevy Bolt, Cadillac Lyriq, and Celestiq.
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While the Blazer EV shares its name with an existing gasoline-powered SUV, they are two entirely different vehicles based on different platforms. They also differ in terms of their design and performance. The Blazer EV is based on GM's Ultium EV platform and is expected to compete with the likes of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Tesla Model Y. The vehicle will be produced at GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where the gasoline-powered Blazer is currently assembled. It will be available for purchase in the summer of 2023.
The Blazer EV will be offered in multiple versions, including the range-topping all-wheel-drive 'SS' model powered by dual motors producing up to 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque. It will also offer the best performance among all the variants on offer, including a 0-60 time of less than four seconds. The SS will offer up to a 290-mile range and feature a $65,995
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