Chevrolet Reveals Higher-Than-Expected Price for 2024 Blazer EV
Chevrolet is now shipping Blazer electric SUVs to US dealerships, which will to be ready for car buyers by the end of the summer. But as exciting as it is to see a new electric vehicle hit the market, this one comes with a tinge of disappointment given the higher-than-expected price.
Last year, General Motors said(Opens in a new window) the Blazer would start around $47,595 for the 2LT trim and $51,995 for the more premium RS trim. But now, GM has added just under $10,000 to those estimates. The 2LT trim is $56,715 and the RS is $60,215, according to the website(Opens in a new window). The RS will hit dealerships first this summer, followed by the cheaper 2LT model in fall 2023.
A more premium Super Sport trim will follow in spring 2024; GM has not revealed pricing. The website makes no mention of the L1T model, which it originally said would be the cheapest in the lineup, starting at $44,995.
The 2LT comes with a solid 273-mile range, and the RS gets up to 320. This is on par with the Tesla Model Y base model and extended range version, respectively, though with a starting price of $47,740, the Model Y is less expensive.
An expansive dash screen lines the front. Behind the wheel, the driver has an 11-inch information screen, which is connected to a 17.7-inch main display screen. It has a few other techie creature comforts as well, like Super Cruise(Opens in a new window) self-driving (only on compatible highways), wireless charging, and hands-free start.
"No fumbling with keys or pushing buttons," the website says. "Simply enter the vehicle with your key fob, tap the brake, and Blazer EV is ready to drive."
Underneath the Blazer sits GM's new Ultium battery platform. It powers all of GM's next-generation electric
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