GM Unveils 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV... "Launching in North America Next Year"

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Chevrolet announced on the 19th that General Motors (GM) has unveiled the '2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV' in the North American market.

The 2024 Blazer EV can travel up to 320 miles (515 km, GM's own certification standard) on a full charge. It offers various trims and multi-drive options including front-wheel, rear-wheel, and all-wheel drive.

The Blazer EV lineup consists of 1LT, 2LT, RS, and Chevrolet's first electric performance model, the SS trim. Additionally, a special police sales model, the PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle), will be available.

Scott Bell, Vice President of Chevrolet, said, "The Blazer EV will set a new standard in the electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) market with its diverse options and intuitive technology. Through this, Chevrolet will gain an advantage in the rapidly growing electric vehicle segment."

The Blazer EV is based on GM's innovative Ultium platform and inherits the design of the gasoline-powered 2018 Blazer.

In particular, the Blazer EV SS model is expected to deliver the most powerful performance in the lineup. It is designed to produce a maximum output of 557 horsepower and a maximum torque of 89.6 kgf·m. It features all the fun driving elements that electric vehicles offer, including the WOW (Wide Open Watts) mode, which can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour (approximately 97 km/h) in under 4 seconds.

The 2024 Blazer EV will go on sale in the North American market next summer, starting with the 2LT and RS trims. Prices for each trim start at $47,595 and $51,995, respectively. The SS model is planned for release in the second half of next year, starting at $65,995. Following that, the 1LT and PPV fleet models will be added in the first quarter of 2024. The 1LT model starts at $44,995.

Meanwhile, Korea GM plans to launch 10 electric vehicle models in the domestic market by 2025 in line with GM's electrification strategy. In particular, by building an electric vehicle portfolio that meets various prices and purposes, it aims to expand customers' choices of electric vehicles and become a major player among imported brands in Korea.

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