Can’t believe the Chevy Blazer EV is now in its fourth model year! I remember road tripping the early 2024 RS AWD approximately 1,000 miles from Dallas to Western Illinois. Now driving this 2024 model takes me back to those pre-stop-sale days and after the GM’s early software glitches previewed what was to come.
There is no point in looking back; what is more important is looking forward to the 2027 model year changes. And with that, there is a big overall headline, NACS is finally here.
NACS vs. CCS
GM was one of the first to announce the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) over three years ago, but it’s taken until the 2027 model year for the hardware to actually hit the vehicle.
- Native NACS Port: No more “NACS-to-CCS” adapters for Tesla Superchargers. Now, the port is built-in.
- The Swap: Because the port is now NACS, GM is offering new adapter packages to use legacy CCS equipment.
- New Hardware: There is updated “charge station communication equipment,” which likely handles the handshake for NACS and could unlock “Plug & Charge” features directly through the head unit.
Deletions & Additions: Aesthetics and Trims
As with any model year transition, some features have been sent to the chopping block, while others join the lineup.
What’s Gone:
- Galaxy Gray Metallic exterior paint.
- Summit White Roof (two-tone option).
- The Black Illumination Package and several all-weather accessory mats.
What’s New:
- White Sands: A beige/tan metallic already seen on the Silverado and Trax. It’s an interesting choice, though maybe not for everyone’s driveway.
- Shark Fin Antenna: Now comes in Gloss Black instead of body color.
This is where the 2027 update gets granular. There are some clear “value adds” here, but a few cost-cutting measures that sting.
| Feature | Change for 2027 | My Thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Bose Premium Audio is now standard if you select Super Cruise. | Huge Win. The standard 6-speaker system is, frankly, atrocious. |
| LT Mirror Caps | Changed from body-color to Mold-In-Color Black. | Loss. It’s a cheaper, plastic look compared to painted caps. |
| SS Wheels | 22-inch Gloss Black Aluminum replaces the machined carbon flash. | Subjective. GM is leaning hard into the “midnight” look. |
| LT Roof Rails | High-Gloss Black replaces Satin Aluminum. | Win. Gives the entry trims a more premium aesthetic. |
| SS Interior | Seat inserts now have a unidirectional perforated pattern (no center stripe). | Neutral. A minor cosmetic tweak. |
My Take
Thinking back to my time with this Blazer EV platform, including the Turtle Mode incidents and some pretty bad charging issues, I would describe the Blazer EV as a contradiction. On one end, the ride quality, the tuning of the suspension, and the isolation of the cabin are all very impressive.
On the other side, their batteries, and especially their smaller capacitive ones, struggle to keep up with others in the same category and the same price range in terms of charging speed and distance. Switching to NACS was a huge upgrade in terms of usability, but GM feels like they are a little behind the rest of the car industry.
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