GM has actually presented a smattering of EVs in the previous 2 years: the GMC Hummer SUV and its buddy pickup, the Cadillac Lyriq and the Silverado EV pickup. So far, none of them have had the success of the more affordable, smaller sized Chevy Bolt, the wedge-like all-electric hatchback that debuted almost 8 years earlier.
To state the pressure is on for GM and the brand-new Chevrolet Blazer EV– a car developed to satisfy Americans’ perpetual hungers for SUVs– is a little bit of an understatement. The weight of GM’s EV success does not rest completely on the all-electric midsize SUV; the upcoming Chevrolet Equinox EV, GMC Sierra pickup and Cadillac Escalade IQ, all of which are anticipated in 2024, share that concern.
Still, the Chevrolet Blazer EV is a crucial test piece for GM and Chair and CEO Mary Barra’s Ultium platform, the brand-new electrical architecture and accompanying Ultifi software application initially exposed in 2020 that is the structure of the car manufacturer’s EV strategies.
TechCrunch just recently eliminated to San Diego to check the Chevrolet Blazer EV. The result? The Chevy Blazer EV strikes a great deal of the ideal notes, from the outside style and interior touches to the interface on its infotainment system and a well-planted drive.