2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Review: GM's Most Excessive SUV Yet?

General Motors really likes to make excessive vehicles. They’ve given us the insane Cadillac Escalade V, the 1,000-horsepower Hummer EV, and the new Corvette ZR1X, which is basically a hypercar. Now, that insanity is spreading to their mainstream SUVs.

We’re reviewing the 615-horsepower Blazer EV SS to see if this electric SUV lives up to GM’s craziness.

The Ultium Overview

The Blazer EV SS is the high-performance version of Chevrolet’s Ultium electric crossover. The Blazer originally debuted as a 2024 model year, positioning itself as GM’s first electric SUV under the Chevy badge. It utilizes the exact same platform as the Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac Vistiq, Honda Prologue, and the Acura ZDX. That’s right—five cars using one single platform.

In a weird bit of history, the Blazer EV was originally available in three different drivetrain configurations: FWD, RWD, and AWD. This was the only production vehicle in history to be offered with all three drivetrain configurations. Curiously, the RWD version actually made more horsepower than the AWD, but GM dropped the RWD for 2026 to simplify the lineup.

The SS is where things get serious. While the regular AWD model makes 300 horsepower with an 85-kWh battery, the SS bumps that to 615 horsepower and uses a larger 102-kWh battery. That’s enough for brutal acceleration and just a shade over 300 miles of range.

Design & Stance

The Blazer EV SS isn’t just a powertrain upgrade; it has the visuals to match.

Pricing & Key Features

The Blazer EV SS starts at $62,990. For comparison, a Model Y Performance is roughly $59,130, and the track-ready IONIQ 5 N is $67,800.

At that $62,990 price point, the SS comes loaded with:

Cargo & Interior Space

You get 25.5 cubic feet of space behind the second row. Interestingly, that’s almost identical to the Subaru Uncharted, which is a much more compact crossover. Up front, there is no front trunk—just a massive plastic “sheath of disappointment.”

While the cargo area is just okay, GM made up for it with the second row. It is impressively spacious with plenty of legroom. The front cabin features bold orange accents and a massive screen, though there is one major catch: no Apple CarPlay. You get Google built-in for 8 years, and it offers an excellent route planner.

Charging Performance

The Verdict

The 2026 Blazer EV SS is exactly what it claims to be: an excessive, high-performance electric SUV that prioritizes passenger space and raw speed. While the lack of a frunk and Apple CarPlay might be dealbreakers for some, the 615-horsepower output and aggressive design make it a standout in a crowded market.