Chevrolet's Blazer EV Model Offering Maximum Range and Rear-Wheel Drive Already Discontinued
Ditch the Rear, Get the High with the New Chevy Blazer EV Lineup!
Are you ready for some exciting news about the Chevy Blazer EV? Buckle up, because things are about to change!
The upcoming 2026 model year will see a shake-up in the Blazer EV lineup. And guess who's gonna feel the heat? Enthusiasts, sunbelt state buyers, and good ol' rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Blazer EV lovers! Yep, you heard it right! The RWD variant is gonna disappear from the scene, leaving only front-wheel drive (FWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and the spicy SS trim standing tall.
Chevrolet confirmed the revised lineup to us, stating that the RWD variant won't return from 2026 onwards. The statement adds, "The Chevrolet Blazer EV is now available in FWD, AWD, and performance AWD in the new SS trim."
So what makes this RWD Blazer EV go? It sports a single permanent magnetic motor and gearset mounted at the rear with a final drive ratio of 11.63:1, delivering an impressive 365 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain, sadly, was the longest-range Blazer EV on the market, boasting an EPA-rated 334 miles of range.
The new king of the range-hill of the Blazer EV lineup is none other than the SS model. However, it falls behind the RWD variant in terms of range, sporting just 303 miles on a full charge. The front-wheel drive Blazer EV comes in as a close second, offering 312 miles of range. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant, on the other hand, can manage only 283 miles on a single charge.
This change in the lineup trims the Blazer EV's battery size, too. Blazer EVs currently offering RWD and the SS model come with a larger 102-kWh battery pack, while FWD and dual-motor AWD models stick to a smaller 85-kWh pack. All packs share the same lithium-ion NCMA chemistry and don't use LFP batteries.
The bigger 102-kWh batteries allow for a charge rate of up to 190 kW, while the smaller 85-kWh packs top out at 150 kW. The RWD Blazer EV, priced at $57,090, including a $1,495 destination charge, was the second most expensive model in the current lineup. The new FWD range king, on the other hand, carries a slightly lower price tag of $46,095, though it's for a 2025 model. Pricing for 2026 is still under wraps.
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- The industry is set for an adjustment in the Chevy Blazer EV's front-wheel drive (FWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and performance AWD SS trim lineup, as the rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant is being discontinued from 2026 onwards.
- The electric-vehicle (EV) lovers, car enthusiasts, and sunbelt state buyers who prefer the RWD Blazer EV may have to switch to other trims as the financially priced RWD model at $57,090 will no longer be available.
- The lifestyle aspect of car-maintenance becomes a bit simpler with the disappearance of the RWD Blazer EV, as it required more upkeep due to its complex powertrain and the longest-range of 334 miles among all Blazer EV models.
- In the wake of the RWD Blazer EV's demise, the SS model takes the throne as the new king of range for the Blazer EV lineup, offering a significant drop in range to 303 miles compared to the RWD variant's 334 miles, setting new standards in the automotive sector for electric vehicles.
