Chevrolet's second fastest car..Blazer EVSS driving performance is

Jul 28, 2025
















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Chevrolet has fallen into a deep slump in sales in Korea. Domestic sales in the first half of this year totaled only 8,121 units. The figure is down 39.7% year-on-year. GM Korea's total sales in the first half of the year were at least 249,000 units due to its high proportion of exports, but domestic sales are truly disastrous.

There may be many factors, but the absence of an electrification model strategy such as hybrid is considered to be the biggest. Even though there is a production plant in Korea, it does not produce a single electric vehicle. There are no models that have recently applied the most popular hybrid power train.









North America sells a variety of electric vehicles, including Equinox EVs and Blazer EVs, which is more regrettable. In Chevrolet, the blazer EV SS model, which belongs to a high-performance electric vehicle, was also tested on overseas automobile media Autoblog.

The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EVSS is officially the second fastest vehicle in the current Chevrolet lineup behind Corvette.But the biggest question is, is this car as good as it looks.

What's interesting about the blazer EVSS is that it's a completely different car from the traditional blazers, trail blazers, and classic blazers of the past.This car is not a nostalgic rugged SUV.












Rather, it is more like a high-performance wagon or long hatchback with SUV-specific practicality.Nevertheless, the practicality and visual appeal that can be expected from the latest Chevrolet remains.Sleek and aggressive styles harmonize with surprisingly luxurious interior spaces.

The vehicle, based on the Ultimate (BEV3) platform used in Cadillac Lyric, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV and Honda Prologue, packs a 102kWh battery pack. It provides an estimated mileage of about 480 kilometers for the U.S. EPA.












With the CCS charger (the NACS adapter is available for $225), the Chevrolet Blazer EVSS supports 190kW DC fast charging speed. According to Chevrolet, about 123 kilometers of mileage can be added in 10 minutes.

The blazer SS is equipped with a dual motor (AWD) system that produces 615 horsepower and 89.9 kg.m of torque in WOW (wide open watt) mode.It produces maximum output with just one button press.









According to Chevrolet, it reached about 96km/h in 3.4 seconds from rest.It weighs about 2200kg, but faster steering gear ratios, firmer springs, larger anti-roll bars, and monotube shock absorbers make the handling of the blazer EVs sleeker.

When the initial design of the Blazer EV was unveiled, most reviewers and numerous consumers praised the sleek line.The SS model is different from the ordinary RS model through its aggressive 22-inch wheels and subtle but deliberate changes.

Updates from the trim, grill, and badge most clearly show that there is something special about this car.It's a really impressive and attractive design, and it's one of the best EVs in its class.









GM's interior adds a sporty Camaro-style atmosphere rather than a traditional SUV.It features a 17.7-inch curved touchscreen, sports car-inspired steering wheels, and a unique air outlet that is much more stylish than a typical SUV.

The front seat is very comfortable and the rear legroom is impressive. However, tall passengers may feel that the rear headroom is rather narrow.Finally, GM uses high-quality materials and tactile finishes throughout the room to give it a luxurious feel without being overly fancy.









I've driven most of the blazer EV lineup, and this car is by far the fastest.It is certain, at least in the straight section.It's not as agile as the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, but it's at least on par with the competitors of Ford and Tesla.

Nevertheless, thanks to its excellent ride comfort and excellent indoor quietness, the Blazer SS remains competitive. The Chevrolet Blazer EVSS has excellent steering, one-pedal driving options, and overall quietness.

It has a better driving feel than the equivalent Ford Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, but if you drive a corner hard, you lack some sharpness.The test drive on the track was fun, but the limitations were quickly revealed.









Fortunately, various safety technologies are installed so that drivers can prevent accidents. Despite the heavy body, there was no brake fade or excessive body shaking at all.For most people, it is sporty, fun, and very comfortable vehicle.



Blazer EVSS has a base price of just over $60,000 (about W82.1 million). Adding a few options and extra costs, it's close to $65,000 (about 89 million won).The great ride is undeniable, but it's also worth noting that most buyers can get excellent performance for about $10,000 (W13.6 million) cheaper if they choose the rear-wheel-drive blazer EV RS.




Chevrolet blazer EV




Chevrolet Blazer EV - RS Trim




The domestic launch of the blazer EV is undecided. Meanwhile, even Equinox EV, which has been decided to be released in the domestic market this year, has not been released, drawing keen attention to the direction of GM Korea's response to the domestic electric vehicle market in the future.



Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr











This article was translated by Naver AI translator.