2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Review: Great Effort, Killer Flaw

[@dougf-s6w]

I just bought one of these, and as an iPhone user I don't care much about CarPlay. To me the bigger flaw in this Blazer EV is the overly sensitive warning systems. Unless you want to turn them entirely off, your drive will be filled with blinking lights, giant warning notices from the heads displays, tugging on the steering wheel and vibrations in the seats. Just rolling up to a stop light triggers the forward collision alerts. A car pulling up next to you triggers the blindspot sensors, easing around a parked car on the side of the road brings vibrations in the seat and tugs on the steering wheel. The Blazer is terrified of daily driving.

[@LakeLake123]

I love mine. WAY more smooth, quiet and refined than a family member’s Model Y. The giant backseat was also something I wanted. One of the biggest anywhere in an EV if you need to install rear-facing child seats.

[@OMY2FYB]

teslas are trash fr

[@ValConB]

I purchased the 2LT a month ago, I am indeed concerned with the charge door breaking at the most inopportune moment! What is Apple CarPlay?😉 I haven't missed it so far.

[@Molishious]

The odd thing with the Blazer is that to get it fully loaded you have to get the RWD or the SS. If you want a fully loaded AWD “Blazer” with carplay (without paying for an SS) you get the Honda Prologue and then hope that Honda doesn’t abandon the car and make it hard to service. I have test driven both the Blazer EV and the Prologue and they are nice. I think the 288 hp is adequate for this large and heavy SUV/Wagon, but I want more than adequate. Most of the competition have a higher hp to weight ratio.

[@Hazdazos]

Tesla doesn't have CarPlay or AndroidAuto. Lucid doesn't have CA or AA. Rivian doesn't have CA or AA. Get over it. No journalist has complained when those vehicles don't offer CA or AA and yet they can't stop turning it into a big deal with GM. You can install all your usual Android apps on GM's system and run them natively. Holy crap are journalists making this into a big deal when it isn't.

[@antoinepageau8336]

Totally agree, been driving my Tesla model 3 for 3 years and don’t miss car play at all.

[@user-xf5dj1up8g]

Because it is a big deal. The journalists are doing their jobs and reporting on exactly what the consumers want… and that’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The vehicles you listed aside from Tesla are NOT popular vehicles when looked at as a whole. They’re not even popular inside the small All-Electric Vehicle market. The every-day, average car buyer demands AC and AA and GM is an every-day, average car brand. That is why they’re making such a “big deal” about the subject.

[@SkyRL25]

@@user-xf5dj1up8g Its just a sensational thing for journalist ......... people will survive without CarPlay..........

[@dane9193]

My biggest complaint is that Pandora isn't offered in the built-in system. My Bolt has Pandora built-in, and carplay/android auto if I want or need to use it. But Pandora is my preferred music streaming service and there's no ability to play it on the new GM EV's. Bluetooth streaming is unacceptable. My state has strict cellphone laws. Even having your phone in your hand (not using it) and you can be popped with a substantial fine.

[@szudy76]

@@user-xf5dj1up8git’s not a big deal though. This nothing more than everyone complaining new cars didn’t come out with an 8 track player!!! You can add a CarPlay device if you absolutely need it for less than $100. Seriously, it’s ridiculous.

[@TheJ1s]

I'll bet people who are driving Tesla's and Rivian's have iPhones, actually, I have seen KZbinrs who bought them recording their experience using an iPhone. Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are finally having them wirelessly now but I doubt many more people are buying over their competitors. Ford and others who are barely getting into EVs need to provide more than just Apple Carplay. GM, Hyundai, and Kia I give respect for what they're doing in the EV world as legacy automakers.

[@bkilpattn1]

I traded my Tesla Model Y for a Blazer EV RS AWD, exactly like the one reviewed. I'm also an Apple person and I honestly do not miss CarPlay. The Google system works just fine. I can still play music from my phone via Bluetooth. There isn't much that I can't do that needs to have CarPlay. My Blazer is leaps and bounds more solid feeling than the Tesla, and the build quality is far superior. Sure, the seats are a little flatter, but I've driven my car on 4-5 hour trips and it was not uncomfortable at all. Now that the Tesa superchargers are available to Chevrolet vehicles, I'm even less worried about range (not that I was ever worried in the first place). Speaking of range, when I pull up a 100% charge range, it states I could get 338 miles . I know that no car gets their full range potential, but it just indicates to me that the 279 claimed miles does not seem far-fetched either. I never got anywhere near that on the Tesla. I also had a VW ID.4 - it was a lemon. I have not regretted for one second trading for my Blazer EV!

[@ma7mgte]

Whew, journalists really miss having CarPlay....

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@ma7mgte I appreciate his comment, but I feel it is unfounded as a complaint. I have a 2024 Lyriq and stopped using it in the car after the first two weeks of taking delivery. I no longer pair any phone with the Lyriq. The appleverse is really subpar when it comes to EV driving and awareness. Nothing beats using the native apps for driving an EV. If you want to chat with aunt Sally then pull over, then chat with her.

[@ma7mgte]

@@kelviskelvis7140 Really just an observation. I've yet to see a Android Auto user complain about this and journalist tend to be iPhone users. AA/ACP was a reaction to subpar factory systems. All I need are my music apps and maps when driving.

[@dougf-s6w]

Auto journalists miss it because they are in new cars so often. Having CarPlay or android auto means that they can just plug in and have access to their phone. A regular driver would set the Blazer up and not have any further issues.

[@Neberheim]

Dealbreaker for me. I had a sub $300 lease for AWD set up, but I’m going to walk away knowing this now.

[@OMY2FYB]

@@kelviskelvis7140 my lyriq has carplay and it still works.

[@jcferg3370]

I'm good with no Apple CarPlay. I've had so many issues with my iPhone not connecting correctly, but I rarely have issues when just doing a simple bluetooth connection. I tried the Google system, and it works great even with an iPhone.

[@runwalkroll]

I will check out the 2026. By then they will fix any of the bugs that pop up. I like the idea of the Ultium battery system but I want more. 400+ mile range, AWD, and apple carplay.

[@nmasolanmasola]

I prefer Android Automtive over CarPlay. GM did a great job integrating it in the Blazer. I prefer that infotainment system to the one in my Hyundai with CarPlay.

[@backyardflyer9914]

Lack of CarPlay is annoying, not deal breaker, but seems sticker price is nearly 10k over AWD Model Y

[@dane9193]

Even at 10K more I'd much rather have the Blazer. It has more soul, substance and styling to it. The Tesla's feel like a boring appliance.

[@JoeE.]

Range anxiety on all EVs can be solved by having a backup battery that's handy and portable and can be brought in the trunk and plugged inside. These compact backup batteries should have a capacity of at least 500 km drive range each.

[@kelviskelvis7140]

@JoeE. That makes no sense. The Blazer EV has all the capacity needed for driving in the continental US in 2024. What has not been brought up here is true for all EV owners. All the cost saving advantage is achieved by charging at home. 250 mile road trips are only 10% of the time on average so you never need to look for a charger 90% of the life of the EV.

[@szudy76]

I literally do not miss CarPlay in my Blazer EV. Enough of this nonsense about it.

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

No.

[@gearhead455]

@@DigikidthevoiceofreasonUnless you own one, yes.

[@wj9494]

How far does it go on the freeway at 70 MPH? That is what is most important to me, I haven’t found any 300+ miles BEV’s that do more than 200 miles, so you end up driving for 3 hours and charging for 1 or 2 hours if you end up at a 50 kWh charger. I am disappointed in BEV road trips.

[@victorrosa9215]

I have done 300 on mine at 100% charge. Today I connected mine with 203 miles and 62 left at 80%. Will give you more miles than it said. I live in FL very hot no issues at all. Loved!

[@yramid6770]

I have an Android so I could really care less if it has Carplay tbh. I kind of like that Android automotive is being used.

[@chemjam92]

Looks too much like the new Buicks and i don't like it 😢. What happens when that charge door freezes in the winter and you can't charge?

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

Any relation to Debbie Downer

[@texassilverado6565]

Rivian now offers CarPlay

[@LucienDupont]

No.

[@texassilverado6565]

@@LucienDupont apologies they offer Apple Music with connect plus not Apple CarPlay. You are correct

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Yes

[@AnthonyEvelyn]

A very matter of fact and very good review without the snide remarks. Funnily my problem with the Blazer EV isn't AA and Apple Carplay, I don't need those and I am an Android user anyway, but for the money and being a EV it should be quicker and the front seating comfort based on multiple reviewers leaves a lot to be desired. That said those who own Blazers love it a lot.

[@williamcotten4539]

I hate Google. Always have. If GM wants my money they need to bring Apple CarPlay back or I’m moving to Honda, Toyota, or Ford.

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Agreed. Google sucks.

[@Davo32795]

CarPlay and Android Auto are crutches and an excuse for having terrible UX.

[@bryanwithab1567]

You do a great job with your vids

[@agaragar21]

Ugh!...that black gloss exterior Trim is ugly as hell....just go with body colour !

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

A few things that are either missing in your review or are incorrect. 1.) It also doesn’t have android auto either. You only mentioned CarPlay. 2.) Mary Barra has stated OFFICIALLY that the reason why they don’t have CarPlay or android auto is because they deem them a “distraction”. That however is bullshit and no one believes that in the slightest. 3.) Wagons are gone and have been for decades now. Good riddance.

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

Ridiculous review. Anyone that would buy a car soley on Apple CarPlay is a maroon.

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Maroon is a color. Try again. 😂

[@nicholaskolnik6458]

It's an electric car and you didn't talk about charging at all.... Way big miss by your "car reviewer" bas job.

[@antoinepageau8336]

I drove both the blazer and model Y back to back and my money went to the Tesla. More sporty, better software and supercharger network.

[@reidhester]

Blazers can access the Tesla SC network with an adapter.

[@ltkwok]

OEMs are call wagons and minivans SUVs 😂. And what is the obsession with big wheels. How about 17-18 inch wheels? Would ride much nicer without paying for adaptive dampers.

[@ErikSamuel1988]

The car is leaking as you speak there lol. @2:20

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Air conditioning evaporator.

[@jakelxxx12121212]

I never use car play in my 2500 hd I prefer chevys nav system cuz Apple Maps suck and I use the native Spotify app for music car play very over rated unless your car doesn’t have maps and music natively

[@DavidZaha-o9z]

The whole apple car play and android auto is moot and stupid for many reasons, for one android market share is about 70% VS about 35% for apple, apple just seems like it is more important and greater because you are talking about one company that controls everything vs one that lets multiple companies use their os, secondary Google has admitted that they are moving away from Android auto at some point in favor of more native software platforms in the cars, the only reason to have deep phone integration is text messages and that is a distraction while driving, besides the use of Google os in the car paired with a android phone will solve all that For Apple people, ask apple to create a auto os that car manufacturers will use, stop complaining when Apple phones and computers are less than 35% of all the phones and computers sold If Apple had a larger market share, car companies would use Apple instead of Google

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chemjam92]

Eerrr Honda Prologue anyone....

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Better than the honda and more premium. The Honda Prologue is cheaply made.

[@chemjam92]

@@Digikidthevoiceofreason it's basically the same vehicle

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

@@chemjam92 The frame/battery/motor yes…but everything else no.

[@chemjam92]

@@Digikidthevoiceofreason some of the internal switchgear is shared as well

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

@@chemjam92 that’s part of the motor.