Chevy Blazer EV power output and increased pricing confirmed

The Chevrolet Blazer EV is just reaching buyers’ driveways, and the automaker is already fiddling with the lineup and trim offerings. Chevy dropped the entry-level 1LT trim, leaving the 2LT as the new, more expensive base trim. Chevy confirmed power output levels for the first time, however, and they're surprisingly solid.

Pour one out for affordability. The base 1LT, slated to carry a base MSRP of $44,995, is out. While Chevy hasn’t detailed pricing for the FWD 2LT model, the fact that the AWD 2LT is almost $12,000 more is a bad sign for the Blazer’s newly minted base trim. The sporty RS trim adds a few luxuries and starts at more than $60,000.

The good news is that the Blazer EV will offer reasonable performance in all configurations. The 2LT AWD and RS models will deliver 288 horsepower and 333 pound-feet of torque, while the SS will bring an impressive 557 horsepower. Chevy hasn't confirmed specs for the base 2LT yet, but we'd expect it to be similar to the base Equinox EV's output of 210 horsepower.