2024 Chevy Blazer EV Reviewed & Compared: Is It Worth the Upgrade to AWD Over RWD? 

The lowest priced Lyriq uses the same platform and starts at $60K. It also has the 340 HP RWD powertrain and the 106 kWh battery, but a more luxurious interior. Wouldn’t it be a better value proposition to go with the Lyriq?

Chevy needs to build more BOLT EUV.

Haha. Less expensive than a Lyriq? Blazer RS EV is around 62k, equally equipped Lyriq is 65k. I seriously do not understand why would anyone buy this Blazer over Lyriq.

I really like Nathan's way of reviewing cars and with his humor.. lols.. Great work TFL..

Looking at the Michigan State Police testing. The 9C1 version seems to have 498 hp and 571 ft/lbs with a 105 Kwh battery (same as the 102?). 0-60 mph on a avarage of 5.17 seconds and 60-0 mph in 135 ft.

Rather have a fwd like the equinox Ev or Ariya

it interesting that its putting out 284 kw on full throttle. guessing the hp numbers are more than listed, like the lyriq

I’m holding out for the 2LT AWD that’s coming out soon to replace my Jeep. The RS trim is too expensive for me but I like the size of the rig. Winter driving on the east coast with ground clearance and a rear wiper. ✅

for this 1 pedal drive thing...... do the brake lights come on when you let off the accelerator?

These automakers need to be making more 25K to 40K models. I can buy a model Y rwd from inventory for 42k with a hitch. Throw in 7500k off and its cheaper than a prius.

So this guy insults the blind and doesn't mention two big players in the EV space, Hyundai and Kia. Good preparation

The lyriq is not that much more. I think the blazer looks better. I hear the interior feels cheap on the blazer vs lyriq, which makes sense as thats what cadillac does. I think the only way that vehicle makes sense to me is with AWD and 500hp, but that may push the cost up too high. I can get a gas car for so much less, that offsets the savings of an ev. My mustang has had literally zero issues after 12 years and 100k miles. The gas and oil changes and repairs would be lower over the life of the car and certainly I dont pay all that up front with a gas car, but you do with electric. Plus road trips are a no go with ev. I would rent gas, as I already do now even with my gas car, just for more room. I feel like I need the next generation ev to go electric. If they get cheaper, are solid state and safer, weigh less, and charge fast - then its obvious, but that wont happen for a while - maybe in 5 years that all will happen, but every year they are getting more attractive.

Nathan reviews are best reviews. I just wish companies would focus more on making something like this more affordable… yes i know, the equinox is coming and is hopefully a decent bit cheaper at the starting price.

The RWD model is more expensive because it has a larger battery more than just more power. However, having seen the red/black interior in person, I have to disagree with that being better. It is far too loud for my taste. But I know that is something that is strictly subjective.

too expensive.

I like it but it’s too new and GM keeps changing the EV’s and I heard the Caddy Lyric is only 2,000 -4,000 more for a Caddy?

There is five EVs that most likely going to be in their price lane and that's is the VW Buzz, ID 5, the Kia EV9, Acura ZDX, and Honda Prologue.

I believe the Blazer EV comps to the Cadillac OPTIQ (not release yet) instead of the LYRIQ. Still a terrific car. Will love to see them on the road next year. Thx for the video. I enjoyed watching.

While I did find the new blazer attractive when it first came back out, I decided to buy a Jeep MP instead as I found the styling inside and out to be better aligned with my style.

Should have used the Trailblazer name for this.

I'm looking forward to 2024 and the Equinox EV. I have seent he Blazer EV in person and sat in it and I was pretty impressed. But again, it's the Equinox EV I'm looking forward to seeing in person. My dealership here in Canada is already posting a $5000 Fed tax credit for the Blazer EV. I just hope that one day I can look forward to not thinking about how much gas I am using and just get home and plug it in. Ready to go the next day.

Will it be good in NY snow?

With VERY similar cargo capacity, etc as the Mach E ... how exactly is it not really a competitor, with this kind of in its own segment?

It's great how modular a dual-motor EV platform is in that it can be FWD, RWD, or AWD just by adding or omitting motors at the time of assembly. Crazy how Honda continues to be that stubborn automaker in that they don't offer their rebadge of this car, the Prologue, in RWD even though the platform allows for it. They can't even bother to use a longitudinally-mounted engine unless design limitations force them to like with the 2nd gen NSX and its turbo situation.

This is one good looking SUV, the range, features, and with the 7.5k tax credit, make it relatively competitively priced. But as an EV owner, I have found charging speeds are more important than range. A bit disappointing that the Hyundai/KIA, and Tesla products charges much faster.

why would someone will buy Blazer RWD RS for 62K when Lyriq luxury 1 is available for 63K

For that price of 58k+, i would go for the GX or the LC250.

Looks ok, likw that blue. But damn the price. Wasnt this thing supposed to be a 35k bolt replacement?

Thank you GM, for making a vehicle without a stupid glass roof 👍👏😁

Lane departure massage is a feature.

I would love to see this compared to the ID.4.

Chevrolet should renamed this thing as the CUV. With the C standing for Camaro, utility, vehicle.

That charge port door is going to fail in the cold. What happens when there's some ice build up, you won't be able to open it. Poor design decision IMHO.

All us commenters are comparing this to the Lyriq. I like the looks of the Blazer better, but can you get supercruise on the Chevy?

The vibrating seats are cool, my girlfriend keeps driving in the middle of the road. I don't think she knows how to drive.

The RWD is rated to tow 3500 pounds and the AWD is rated at 1500. You could test the towing of both.

is there any room under the hood on RWD?

Found one in white RS awd for 50k before 7500 tax credit, and there's no way it's close to model Y's performance🤨

the price is getting close to the EV9 which is miles ahead of the Blazer EV but a 3-row...

Thanks for the review, Nathan! The Blazer EV is definitely a great option on the market.

They really screwed the pooch when an the AWD model the more powerful motor is up front. It should have been in the rear and kept the higher powered motor from the rwd model. For those in areas with winter weather a simple helper motor up front is enough to get out of foul situations. BMW xdrive are rear wheel biased and still fun during the summer. Boy oh boy they missed an opportunity.

So Nathan …. sounds like your buy it / lease it / pass on it rating is. ‘Lease it’.

Very beautiful car ❤

My opinion.. its better to have AWD if you can afford the up grade for resale

If the big three Had not set on there butt For the last 25 years they would be more competitive

I hate hate HATE this lack of power button nonsense. I test drove a Tesla and could not figure out for the life of me how or if the car shut off. When the Tesla rep came out, he said “Oh its a setting you have to activate to shut it off by leaving and locking it.” That’s great. So had I not known this and was dumb enough to buy this car I would find it with a dead battery the next day I go to drive it. I’m sorry but I want a normal button. I want physical confirmation that the car is off and not have to assume it will. This is not a “cool party trick.” It’s a stupid @$$ gimmick that makes no sense whatsoever and only leads to frustration. That being said, thank you GM for atleast keeping a vehicle off option for old school people like me.

Nathan I love your reviews❤️👌🏻

As long as it isn't made in Korea like the Gas version, then it is all good.

This car, at $60k+, is overprice compared to the competition. GM really is not understanding the market.

For $60k, there are a lot of other choices.

I saw one of these a week ago, very good looking car, but it is about 8k higher than it should be and untill they bring back Carplay, they are going to face massive criticism.

The skateboard platform is very common in new dedicated EV platforms, this vehicle is far from revolutionary design

GM haven't heard of LFP batteries yet I guess😂

Geely’s reveal new LEVC L380 electric MPV/Van The Electric Viking

In Australia RS is Rat Shit which also means unfixable or very broken.

150kw is abysmal for the AWD RS charging speed

Probably better looking than Honda EV but not as good as Acura offering 😂

K5 Blazer > Trailblazer

Was Chevy inspired by South Park Season 5 Episode 11 for the massaging seat warnings? Actually, Mr. Garrison and Elon are not dissimilar.

Bro 60k for a Chevy midsize SUV no thanks. Even for an EV Model Y offers more for less

The infotainment system is atrocious along with the lack of AA and Apple Carplay.

GM is never going to make the less expensive EVs since they lose money on each. The batteries made here so far are not able to scale.

Great review, but no way I would buy GM EV

Not bad for a $30k car. At $60? Nope.

No Spare tire...pass....

This review was great except he was wrong about SO many details. The Model Y is a measurable roomier interior Model Y has more range and performance for less money DAS is way better and cheaper in a Tesla The Blazer EV looks great and has very comfortable seating, but it’s very small and has no 3rd row option. The Bolt EV is faster the the 2LT and 1RS and has almost identical range even with 24 fewer kWh TFL totally ignored the DISMAL charging curve and terrible 150kW peak. Tesla has 250kW and much better curve. If you hate yourself as much as you hate Elon then this is a great option. I personally bought a 2RS. But without massive discounts from the dealership and GM this is hot garbage.

Kia EV9 would be comparable, seems close with wheel base etc.

Never seen someone drive that close to the wheel. Move the seat back and relax .

Too expensive. Tesla is going to have it for lunch. The size difference doesn’t justify the extra cost.

Nothing in its category? The Y has wayyyy more interior space. Not sure of the actual wheelbase differences, but that interior looks tiny compared.

GM's (and other legacy automakers) EV strategy: make a mediocre vehicle (and this is mediocre on every metric), charge a butt-ton and then wonder why no one is buying them. Genius!

That AWD interior is just bad.

While Blazer EV is 5 inches longer than the Model Y, the Y has more cargo capacity. 59.1 cu ft vs 76 cu ft.

Great video review. EVs are fantastic but just not practical. Living in the DC area and being middle class there is no way I could have an EV. Living in an apartment or even townhouse does not even allow for home charging. Hybrids please tell the automotive companies hybrid please. I am all for phasing away from full gasoline but hybrid is the answer. 3rd row hybrids are needed.... Great review though.

No way 👎

Infotainment screens are boring. Wish every reviewer spent less time on them

Thumbs down, it's so slow. You cannot compare to the model Y, not even the dual motor.

Model Y long range. All wheel drive, more storage and cargo area, more passenger room, faster, infinitely better charging network, no greedy dealership mark ups, at home service for general maintenance and some repairs, most American made car you can buy, highest rated for crash safety, and most important not a GM… there is a reason the model y is the third best selling car in the US.

So like did you not get the memo? These are dark days EV sales. It’s possible that its 15 minutes of fame are diminishing.

They should call the AWD version interior the Gamer Trim lol So tacky!

The type of person who buys an electric chevy is also the type of person who doesnt know what RWD or AWD are

I like Nathan's sense of humor but I gave thumbs down for Ev