2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV
- Starting MSRP
- $45,000
- With Destination
- $46,500
- Horsepower
- 288 hp
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Efficiency
- 112 MPGe combined
The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV is the value play in the compact-SUV EV class: $46,500 with destination against the Tesla Model Y’s $54,495, a real $8,000 gap. In exchange, the Blazer EV gives up 96 hp (288 vs. 384) and 8 MPGe (112 vs. 120) — a real but not drastic difference for most daily driving, and one that mostly shows up on long highway stretches or repeated hard acceleration rather than a typical commute.
Who it’s for
The Blazer EV suits buyers who want into an EV without paying Tesla’s premium, and who value GM’s dealer/service network and familiarity over Tesla’s direct-sales model. Buyers who do frequent long road trips should weigh the Model Y’s more extensive Supercharger access against the price difference before deciding; for mostly local driving, the savings here are hard to argue with.