Chevrolet is back in action with the 2024 Blazer EV following a temporary halt due to software-related issues. In response to customer concerns, the automaker has implemented “significant software updates” to address various reported problems.
To sweeten the deal, Chevy has also made substantial price cuts, reducing costs by $5600 to $6500 across different trim levels.
Originally introduced in the third quarter of 2023, sales of the Blazer EV faced a setback with a stop-sale order issued in the fourth quarter. Despite selling only 482 units overall, GM took action to rectify issues that owners encountered, which reportedly included charging difficulties and various system malfunctions.
With the relaunch, the Blazer EV LT AWD now starts at $50,195, while the RS variant is priced at $54,595 for all-wheel drive and $56,170 for rear-wheel drive. Notably, the rear-wheel-drive option comes with mandatory option packages, leading to a higher cost. Chevrolet highlights that buyers may qualify for the $7500 federal tax credit.
Comparatively, the Blazer EV remains slightly pricier than its platform counterpart, the 2024 Honda Prologue, which starts at $48,795. However, Chevrolet plans to introduce a more budget-friendly LT FWD model later in the year, aiming for a sub-$50,000 starting price.
Meanwhile, pricing details for the high-performance SS model and an additional front-wheel-drive configuration for the RS trim are yet to be disclosed.
In addition to addressing software issues, the latest update brings new features to the Blazer EV, including ambient lighting with customizable colors and a revised digital gauge cluster featuring updated graphics and a battery percentage display.
