Chevrolet’s electric revolution is kicking into higher-gear as the Blazer EV will quickly be followed by the Equinox EV. With that in thoughts, we’re searching at how the crossovers examine to 1 an additional, despite the fact that we do not have complete particulars at this point.

That becoming mentioned, the most significant distinction is cost as the Equinox EV will commence at $34,995. This tends to make it far much more inexpensive than the Blazer EV, which at present starts at $56,715 in 2LT AWD guise. However, a front-wheel drive variant will be added to the lineup shortly and this will presumably be even less costly.

Price is not the only factor that separates them as the Equinox EV is a compact crossover that has a 116.three inch (two,954 mm) wheelbase. That indicates it is drastically smaller sized than the mid-size Blazer EV, which has 121.eight inches (three,094 mm) in between the wheels.

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Equinox EV, Michael Gauthier / CarScoops

Despite residing in diverse segments, the two crossovers have comparable cargo capacities as the Equinox EV can hold up to 57.two cubic feet (1,620 liters) of luggage. That’s slightly much less than the Blazer EV, which has 59.eight cubic feet (1,693 liters) of cargo space.

The similarities do not finish there as each models come common with an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17.7-inch infotainment technique with Google constructed-in. Both models also supply Super Cruise and a host of common driver help systems.

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Where the crossovers actually diverge is powertrains as the Equinox EV will be provided with front- and all-wheel drive. The former has an estimated 213 hp (159 kW / 216 PS) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque, even though the latter boasts 288 hp (215 kW / 292 PS) and 346 lb-ft (469 Nm).

The Blazer EV is much more exciting as it provides front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive. The firm hasn’t mentioned significantly about the front-wheel drive variant, but the all-wheel drive model has 288 hp (215 kW / 292 PS) and 333 lb-ft (451 Nm) of torque. The rear-wheel drive variant packs 340 hp (254 kW / 345 PS) and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque, even though the variety-topping SS will have 557 hp (415 kW / 565 PS) and 648 lb-ft (878 Nm).

While the Blazer wins the overall performance battle, the front-wheel drive Equinox has an EPA variety of 319 miles (513 km). That bests the 279 miles (449 km) accomplished by the all-wheel drive Blazer, but it falls quick of the 324 miles (521 km) posted by the rear-wheel drive variant.

Blazer EV, Michael Gauthier / CarScoops

When it comes time to charge, the Equinox EV has a DC rapidly-charging capability of up to 150 kW. This indicates the model can get roughly 70 miles (113 km) of variety in ten minutes.

That’s practically identical to Blazers equipped with the 85 kWh battery, which also maxes out at 150 kW and gets about 69 miles (111 km) of variety in the very same time. Blazers outfitted with the 102 kWh battery have an improved DC rapidly-charging capability of 190 kW and this provides them roughly 78 miles (126 km) of variety in ten minutes.

Both models come with an 11.five kW Level two charging capability and this permits the Equinox EV to get up to 34 miles (55 km) of variety per hour. However, the Equinox EV 3RS AWD will be provided with an improved capacity of 19.two kW and this will allow it to get 51 miles (82 km) of electric variety per hour.

Chevrolet hasn’t mentioned significantly about the Blazer’s Level two charging capabilities, but has previously stated the model can get up to 24 miles (39 km) of variety per hour. However, that figure seems to be primarily based on the Dual Level Charge Cord, which maxes out at 7.7 kW.

Another factor worth mentioning is that each models can only tow up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg). That’s disappointing and rivals are far much more capable in that regard.

Putting specifications aside, Chevrolet officials told us the Blazer EV and Equinox EV will appeal to diverse shoppers. The latter is anticipated to be well-known in the middle of the nation as the firm believes shoppers will be won more than by its “performance and styling.” The Equinox EV, on the other hand, is a “functional and affordable” crossover that is anticipated to be well-known on the East and West Coast.