The Chevy Blazer EV is Back in Business

The Chevy Blazer EV is back, and it’s learning that a lot can happen in three months. It’s already easy to forget just how much momentum the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV had amassed before a software-related stop-sale in January temporarily pumped the brakes on its hype train. Pre-orders were piling up for the much-anticipated electric SUV, and MotorTrend deemed it a cut above its closest competitors in the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y Long Range. 
 
But now, the Chevy Blazer returns to seize its electric crown, as General Motors announced Friday it is resuming sales. Not only have the software issues that prompted the stoppage been addressed, but the Blazer EV returns with a handful of new software features. To cap it off, the MotorTrend SUV of the Year also sports a new, lower price to commemorate its return. 
 
The 2024 Blazer EV, along with its full lineup of Chevy siblings, is waiting for you at Jennings Chambersburg. But first, let’s take a moment to remember why the Blazer EV was so anticipated in the first place. 
 
Fire Sale 
 
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV replaces 2019’s revamped Blazer crossover (itself a revival of the boxy, off-road 1969 Blazer.) The newest Blazer certainly fits its moniker from an aesthetic standpoint, with fiery styling and the implied forward motion of its horizontal creases running down the profile. The EV is slightly shorter than the gas Blazer yet offers ample ground clearance. 
 
The Blazer EV returns with four trims, with even more iterations expected to follow. The four current trims are the LT AWD, RS AWD, and RS RWD. As mentioned, each trim now boasts a lower price tag. The LT AWD now starts at $50,195 (down from its original price of $56,715). The RS AWD starts at $54,595 (down from $60,215) and the sporty RS RWD runs at $56,170 (originally $61,790). Lest you be alarmed, the price drop is in response not to the sales stoppage, but to comparable price slashes by its Ford, Nissan, and Tesla competitors. 
 
What isn’t changing is the Blazer EV’s eye-opening efficiency numbers. Its real-world range has clocked in at 239 miles – 23 more than its acclaimed rival, the dual-motor Hyundai Ioniq 5. And with a max charge rate of 190 kW, the Blazer EV is a fast-charging phenom. 
 
Software Upgrade Enabled  
 
The Blazer EV’s advanced cabin was one of its immediate selling points, and it’s easy to remember why. The future is evident in every pixel of its massive 17.7-inch infotainment screen. An additional 11-inch digital display gauge rests beside it. Meanwhile, navigation, music, and other apps are all handled by the Google built-in system. 
 
GM used the Blazer’s down time productively, implementing additional software features. New Blazer owners are now treated to customizable, multi-colored ambient lighting, as well as updated graphics with battery percentage display. GM assures that it has improved its quality testing and software processes to prevent software issues from hindering sales of the Blazer moving forward. 
 
Blaze Your Own Path 
 
It’s fitting that the Blazer EV’s return coincides with the start of baseball season. Back in January, the SUV seemed primed for a huge season, only to be sidelined throughout spring training. Thankfully, it’s back right in time for the opening day of spring, and all the family outings and getaways that come with it. 
 
Make the switch to electric today when you inquire about the Blazer EV at Jennings Chambersburg, home for all things Chevy. We’re your trusted dealer for the latest electric vehicles, such as the Hummer EV. Visit Jennings today and help blaze a trail to a brighter, greener tomorrow.

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