Video: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS first drive
Chevy’s SS performance badge is reborn for the electric age in a 3.4-second 0-60 mph SUV
- The 2025 Blazer EV SS covers 303 miles on a charge.
- It gets its speed from 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque.
- The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS is in dealerships now. Prices start at $60,600.
Chevrolet’s renowned SS performance badge makes a leap into the future ― and the really fast lane ― with the electric 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV.
The SS badge has adorned legendary Chevrolets since it debuted on the 1961 Impala SS. Other bearers included Chevelle and Malibu SS vehicles in the muscle car era.
Leading Chevy’s charge into the EV era, the Blazer EV SS is the quickest vehicle in the line’s history: 3.4 seconds 0-60 mph.
The upgraded SUV also boasts a 303-mile range on a charge and a host of mechanical upgrades to handle the SS package’s 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of peak power.
The Blazer EV SS is in dealerships now.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV competitors
- Ford Mach-E GT: $52,495
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: $66,200
- Kia EV6 GT: $61,600
- Jeep Wagoneer S Launch Edition: $70,200
- Tesla Y Performance: $51,490
Source: Free Press research, Edmunds. Prices exclude import tariffs and destination charges.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV trim levels and prices
- LT: $44,600
- RS: $49,900
- SS: $60,600
Source: Edmunds
Prices exclude new import tariffs and $1,495 destination charge.
Driving impressions
I recently experienced the Blazer SS on roads ranging from the 10/10s Motor Club private track in the shadow of Charlotte Motor Speedway to the backroads and hills around Kannapolis, where pennants hanging from light poles, a park statue and more honor favorite son and professional fast-Chevy wheelman Dale Earnhardt.
The Blazer SS is fast, easy to drive, comfortable, roomy and practical ― at a price that compares very favorably to other high-performance electric SUVs.
The steering ― a faster ratio than lesser Blazer EVs ― and suspension ― stiffer roll bars and springs ― deliver responsive handling in quick maneuvers. Front Brembo brake calipers combine with well-tuned one-pedal driving for good stopping power that’s easy to modulate.
Selectable driving modes include Wide Open Watts ― you’re going to make me say “WOW Mode,” aren’t you? ― that raises output 100 hp and 200 pound-feet of torque from “normal” mode’s already admirable 515 hp and 450 pound-feet. Competitive mode, a subset of the Z-mode performance setting, reduces traction control and tunes power delivery and brakes for maximum grip on fast, twisty tracks.
Supportive sport seats feature contrast stitching including a signature “Argon Orange” that extends to bright seat belts.
What makes the Blazer EV SS special?
- 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds
- 11.9-second 1.4 mile at 115 mph
- Up to 615 hp and 650 pound-feet of torque
- Full-time all-wheel drive
- Brembo front brake calipers
- Customizable drive modes
- 22-inch all-season Michelin or summer Continental tires
- Faster steering ratio
- 102 kWh battery
- Up to 190 kW charging speed
- Mew inverter materials and magnet construction dissipate heat to boost range.
- Launch mode
- Available video YouTube and Peacock streaming during charging
Why buy a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS?
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS leaves almost nothing to be desired if you want a high-performance electric SUV. It looks great, thanks to eye-catching unique orange or blue colors, a black roof, unique rocker panels and bronze Brembo front brake calipers.
There’s plenty of room for people and cargo, and more power than any owner’s ever likely to need.
The big battery makes it a heavy vehicle ― Chevy doesn’t reveal its curb weight, never a good sign ― but capable tires, steering and suspension upgrades compensate for that mass in enthusiastic driving.
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS at a glance
All-wheel drive five-seat midsize electric performance SUV
Base price: $60,600 (All prices exclude import tariffs and $1,450 destination charge)
On sale now
Price as tested: $60,995
Power: One electric motor on each axle
Output: 515 hp; 450 pound-feet of torque in normal modes; 615 hp, 650 pound-feet in Wide Open Watts mode
Transmission: Single-speed direct drive
Battery: 102 kWh lithium-ion
EPA estimated range on a charge: 303 miles
Maximum charging speed: 190 kW DC; 11.5 kW 240v AC
Charging time: 78 miles in 10 minutes w/190kW DC; about nine hours @ 240v.
Wheelbase: 121.8 inches
Length: 192.6 inches
Width: 78 inches (86.5 including mirrors)
Height: 64.8 inches
Ground clearance: 7.5 inches
Passenger volume: 104 cubic feet (estimated)
Cargo volume: 25.8 cubic feet behind rear seat; 59.8 rear seat folded (25.5/59.1 without sunroof)
Curb weight: NA
Assembled in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico
Contact Mark Phelan: 313-222-6731 or mmphelan@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @mark_phelan. Read more on autos and sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber.