Chevrolet unveils $45,000 electric Blazer with up to 320 miles of range to take on Ford's popular Mustang Mach-E

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.Chevrolet

• Chevrolet unveiled its latest electric SUV, the 2024 Blazer EV.
• It arrives in summer 2023 and will eventually start at around $45,000.

Chevrolet revealed the 2024 Blazer EV, a $45,000 electric SUV that takes aim at Ford's Mustang Mach-E.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV RS.      Chevrolet

It's one of several electric models General Motors has coming down the pike as it tries to dethrone Tesla and sell only battery-powered vehicles by 2035.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

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Chevy says the midsize SUV will be able to drive up to 320 miles on a full charge, but that hasn't been verified by the EPA yet. That range would place it near the top of the electric-car market.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV 1LT.      Chevrolet

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The brand is planning several Blazer EV variants, including a police version and a high-performance SS model.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

The all-wheel-drive Blazer EV SS promises 557 horsepower and 648 pound-feet of torque. Chevy expects it'll rocket to 60 mph in a brisk four seconds.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

The sporty $66,000 model will rival Ford's high-performance Mustang Mach-E GT, which currently costs $62,000.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

The Blazer EV will be able to charge at a healthy peak rate of 190 kilowatts at public fast-charging stations. It'll be able to add 78 miles of range in 10 minutes, GM estimates.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

Super Cruise, GM's excellent driver-assist feature that allows for hands-free driving on some highways, will be available as an option.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

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Inside, the Blazer EV will get a giant, 17.7-inch touchscreen and a second display for the driver.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV RS.      Chevrolet

The Blazer EV is critical to GM's electric ambitions. Currently, it sells two EVs, the Bolt EV hatchback and Bolt EUV SUV, both of which are based on aging technology.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV 1LT.      Chevrolet

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The new model will use GM's latest Ultium platform, shared by its upcoming Silverado EV pickup truck, Cadillac Lyriq luxury SUV, and GMC Hummer pickup.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

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It'll aim straight for the heart of the American car market with an SUV that costs about as much as the average new vehicle today.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.      Chevrolet

But not all models will be available at launch. The 2LT and RS trims (priced at $47,595 and $51,995) will go on sale in summer 2023, followed by the SS later that year. You'll have to wait until early 2024 for the cheapest 1LT model.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV 2LT.      Chevrolet

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