2026 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.
12.3years to pay back
- EV: $10,700 more. Saves $869 a year.
- Break-even: 147,800 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 | $47,700 $37,000 | 94 MPGe 24 mpg | $731 (estimated from MPGe) $1,600 | $10,700 | $869 | 12.3 years | Gas, $5,489 |
| EV RS AWD RS AWD | $53,500 $46,500 | 94 MPGe 24 mpg | $731 (estimated from MPGe) $1,600 | $7,000 | $869 | 8.1 years | Gas, $1,789 |
| EV SS AWD AWD 4dr LT w/2LT | $60,700 $37,000 | 85 MPGe 24 mpg | $809 (estimated from MPGe) $1,600 | $23,700 | $791 | 30.0 years | Gas, $18,954 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $5.03.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,600.
What you give up
| Measure | EV | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 228 hp | +72 hp |
| Torque | 355 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | +97 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 | 5,163 lb | 4,144 lb | +1,019 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree