2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Review: Fast, Not Particularly Sporty, and That's Acceptable
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The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS can be summed up quickly. Its SS badge, which holds a nearly iconic status in the Bowtie lineage, stands for Super Sport. Traditionally, it signifies a powerful engine, robust brakes, and impressive performance.
While it once denoted one of the finest four-door sedans in history with the Chevy SS sedan, that belongs to the past. The SS badge makes a comeback in the electric age with the Blazer EV SS. Although it isn't designed as a sports car, it continues the legacy of enhanced power, improved brakes, and significant performance. However, anyone expecting Chevy to compete with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N should temper their expectations.
Joel Feder
Key Features
The Blazer EV SS debuted this year as the top-tier model in the lineup. It offers increased power, updated steering and suspension, improved brakes, minor design alterations, and enhanced control over the drivetrain. However, it is not an electric sports car by any means.
The design changes for the SS variant are subtle and refined. The SS-exclusive 22-inch wheel design features a straightforward twin-spoke style; the front end showcases a more pronounced splitter, side sill extensions, and a faux rear diffuser. Additionally, the entire vehicle sits half an inch lower than the standard front-wheel-drive Blazer EV. A distinctive visual cue is the clear taillight lenses, which are typically red. These subtle adjustments give the Blazer EV a slightly sportier aesthetic, making it more visually appealing than any Tesla.
Joel Feder
Inside the SS, there are badges on the steering wheel and front seats. It doesn’t offer a noticeably different experience compared to other Blazer EVs. Anyone familiar with a Blazer EV will recognize its polarizing design, featuring Camaro-inspired round vents, shiny chrome accents, and glossy piano black plastic trim. It's certainly not boring, but it might be overwhelming for some.
Joel Feder
Driving the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS
The significant nearly $10,000 premium for the SS compared to the RS AWD model is the only way to access the larger 102-kWh battery pack and dual-motor AWD setup. Thus, the SS is the only option for a Blazer EV with AWD and a range exceeding 300 miles.
The dual-motor powertrain is borrowed from the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V, boasting 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, but only in Wide Open Watts (WoW) mode. The steering ratio is quicker than other Blazer EVs at 15.8:1, as opposed to 18.46:1.
Joel Feder
With increased power comes bigger brakes, featuring Brembo six-piston fixed calipers clamping down on larger 15.3-inch front rotors.
On the road, this entire setup is speedy. Chevy claims a zero-to-60-mph acceleration of 3.4 seconds, and it certainly feels near that in WoW mode. The quicker steering isn't twitchy, allowing for sharp turn-ins around corners, even in tighter spaces, but particularly on long, sweeping bends. The 22-inch wheels glide smoothly over rough Midwest roads and don’t jolt over expansion joints. Overall, the ride is comfortable for extended trips, as evidenced by my children's lack of complaints.
The WoW mode features launch control, although it's not as well-executed as in its upscale counterpart, the Lyriq-V. The Cadillac provides a dedicated interface for launching control as well as tracking 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, and quarter-mile times. The Blazer EV SS lacks this guidance. Once WoW mode is activated, some spacey sounds emerge from the speakers. You hold the brake, press the throttle, release the brake, and off you go. However, it’s not clear how anyone would know to do this without trial and error.
The SS introduces Z and Competitive drive modes to the Blazer EV. Steering, brake feel, acceleration, and motor sounds can be adjusted from normal to sport, with the latter providing a heavier or more responsive feel. The motor sound is best described as spaceship-like and somewhat annoying, in contrast to the pleasing mechanical sounds of a V8.
However, none of this feels sporty in the same manner as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The experience is almost exaggerated. The Hyundai feels more like a dedicated electric sports car, while the Chevy is simply… the fast one that can travel further.
Joel Feder
It's worth noting that the SS comes equipped with GM’s Super Cruise Level 2 hands-free driver-assist system, which made long-distance driving a breeze. Why? Because it allowed me to enjoy Dairy Queen while driving.
Range and Efficiency
This is one of my primary concerns with the Blazer EV
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2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Review: Fast, Not Particularly Sporty, and That's Acceptable
The SS badge has consistently signified significant power, impressive brakes, and exceptional performance. However, does this hold true for the Blazer EV?