GM has introduced a smattering of EVs in the past two years: the GMC Hummer SUV and its companion pickup truck, the Cadillac Lyriq and the Silverado EV pickup truck. But so far, none of them have had the success of the cheaper, smaller Chevy Bolt, the wedge-like all-electric hatchback that debuted nearly eight years ago. To say the pressure is on for GM and the new Chevrolet Blazer EV — a vehicle designed to satiate Americans’ never-ending appetites for SUVs — is a bit of an understatement. The weight of GM’s EV success doesn’t rest entirely on the all-electric midsize SUV; the upcoming Chevrolet Equinox EV, GMC Sierra pickup and Cadillac Escalade IQ, all of which are expected in 2024, share that burden. Still, the Chevrolet Blazer EV is a critical test piece for GM and Chair and CEO Mary Barra’s Ultium platform, the new electric architecture and accompanying Ultifi software first revealed in 2020 that is the foundation of the automaker’s EV plans. TechCrunch recently drove out to San Diego to test the Chevrolet Blazer EV. The upshot? The Chevy Blazer EV hits a lot of the right notes, from the exterior design and interior touches to the user interface on its infotainment system and a well-planted drive…. Click below to read the full story from TechCrunch
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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV RS first drive: A worthy but pricey all-electric SUV
