2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV vs gas: is the EV worth it?
EV LT AWD vs AWD 4dr LT w/2LT
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.1years to pay back
- EV: $10,700 more. Saves $882 a year.
- Break-even: 145,700 miles.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Every EV pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV LT AWD AWD 4dr LT w/2LT | $48,800 $38,100 | 35.2 kWh/100 mi 24 mpg | $718 $1,600 | $10,700 | $882 | 12.1 years | Gas, $5,411 |
| EV 2LT AWD 2LT FWD | $48,800 $35,400 | 35.2 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $718 $1,536 | $13,400 | $818 | 16.4 years | Gas, $8,495 |
| EV RS AWD RS AWD | $53,200 $45,700 | 35.2 kWh/100 mi 21 mpg | $718 $1,829 | $7,500 | $1,110 | 6.8 years | Gas, $839 |
| EV RS RWD RS FWD | $54,200 $42,800 | 36.6 kWh/100 mi 22 mpg | $747 $1,745 | $11,400 | $998 | 11.4 years | Gas, $5,411 |
| EV Police eAWD 2LT FWD | $55,600 $35,400 | 35.2 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $718 $1,536 | $20,200 | $818 | 24.7 years | Gas, $15,295 |
| EV eAWD 4dr 2FL Police 2LT FWD | $56,000 $35,400 | 35.2 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $718 $1,536 | $20,600 | $818 | 25.2 years | Gas, $15,695 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.00.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,300.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torque | 333 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +75 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lb | 3,250 lb | -1,750 lb |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.5 cu ft | 30.5 cu ft | -5.0 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 59.1 cu ft | 64.2 cu ft | -5.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 5,337 lb | 4,144 lb | +1,193 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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