Chevy Blazer EV vs Kia EV9: 2027 Blazer EV vs 2026 EV9 Compared
Last updated: October 19, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
Shoppers compare the Chevy Blazer EV and Kia EV9, but they are different sizes: the Blazer EV is a two-row SUV for five, and the EV9 is a larger three-row SUV for six or seven. Here is the 2027 Blazer EV against the 2026 EV9, the newest EV9 Kia has priced, using each manufacturer’s published specs, so you can decide whether you need the third row.
Quick Verdict
The 2027 Blazer EV costs far less ($45,000 vs $54,900 to start, or $48,000 vs $63,900 with AWD), goes slightly farther (312 vs 305 miles for each one’s top range rating), is more efficient, has more ground clearance and offers available hands-free Super Cruise. The 2026 EV9 has a third row, much more cargo space (81.7 vs 59.1 cu ft), more AWD power (379 vs 300 hp), up to 5,000 lbs of towing vs 1,500 and a longer warranty. With AWD, both are EPA-rated at 283 miles.
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The Matchup: Two Rows vs Three Rows
Kia has not priced a 2027 EV9, so the 2026 is the newest on sale. It starts at $54,900 plus $1,645 destination for the RWD Light, and AWD comes only on the Wind ($63,900), Land and GT-Line. The 2027 Blazer EV starts at $45,000 plus $1,795 destination, with AWD available on the LT and RS for $3,000. Emich’s current stock is the 2026 Blazer EV LT, which uses a CCS1 charge port and needs an adapter for Tesla Superchargers.
The EV9 is 197.2 inches long on a 122.0-inch wheelbase vs 192.2 and 121.8 for the Blazer EV, so their footprints are close, but the EV9 is taller (68.9 to 70.1 vs 65.0 in.) and holds more: 43.5 cu ft behind the second row vs 25.5, 81.7 behind the front seats vs 59.1, and 20.2 behind the third row, which has 29.9 to 32.0 inches of legroom. The Blazer EV has more front legroom (44.2 vs 41.4 in.).
The Blazer EV LT and RS use an 85 kWh battery with 220 hp (FWD) or 300 hp (AWD), and the SS has 615 hp with Wide Open Watts. The EV9 uses a 76.1 or 99.8 kWh battery with 201 to 215 hp (RWD) or 379 hp (AWD). The Blazer EV is more efficient (104 vs 89 MPGe for each one’s top rating), and the 2027 Blazer EV and 2026 EV9 both have native NACS ports for Tesla Superchargers.
Blazer EV vs EV9 Specs
| Spec | 2027 Chevy Blazer EV | 2026 Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. destination) | $45,000 (LT FWD); $48,000 (LT AWD); $1,795 destination | $54,900 (Light RWD); $63,900 (Wind AWD); $1,645 destination |
| Seating | 5 (two rows) | 6 or 7 (three rows) |
| Output | 220 hp / 243 lb-ft (FWD); 300 hp / 355 lb-ft (AWD); SS 615 hp / 650 lb-ft (Wide Open Watts) | 215 hp / 258 lb-ft (Light RWD); 379 hp / 443 lb-ft (Wind, Land; 516 lb-ft with paid Boost; GT-Line 516 lb-ft) |
| EPA range, top version | 312 mi (FWD) | 305 mi (Light Long Range RWD); 230 mi (Light) |
| EPA range, AWD | 283 mi (LT, RS); 302 mi (SS) | 283 mi (Wind, Land); 280 mi (GT-Line) |
| EPA combined efficiency | 104 MPGe (FWD); 94 MPGe (AWD) | 89 MPGe (Light Long Range); 84 MPGe (Wind, Land) |
| DC fast charging | Up to 150 kW (LT, RS); 190 kW (SS) | 10-80% in about 24 min on a 350-kW charger (Light: about 20 min) |
| Onboard AC charger | 11.5 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs (LT, RS; Chevrolet’s 2026 rating); SS not rated | 5,000 lbs (Land, GT-Line, with trailer brakes); 3,500 lbs (Wind); 2,000 lbs (Light) |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | 25.5 cu ft | 43.5 cu ft; 20.2 cu ft behind 3rd row |
| Max cargo | 59.1 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in. (FWD); 7.9 in. (AWD) | 7.0 in. (RWD); 7.8 in. (AWD) |
| Length / wheelbase | 192.2 / 121.8 in. | 197.2 / 122.0 in. |
| Screens and phone | 17.7-in. touchscreen with Google built-in; 11-in. driver display; Chevrolet does not list Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | 12.3-in. touchscreen and driver display; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Hands-free driving | Super Cruise: available on LT and RS, standard on SS; 3-year plan included | None; Highway Driving Assist 2 (hands-on) |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36,000 mi basic; 8 yr/100,000 mi battery | 5 yr/60,000 mi basic; 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain and EV system |
Sources: chevrolet.com and Build & Price (2027 Blazer EV); Kia’s 2026 EV9 pricing, specifications and features on kiamedia.com and kia.com; fueleconomy.gov. Kia lists charge times rather than a peak charging rate, so the DC row is not directly comparable. EV9 towing requires additional equipment. The Blazer EV towing figure is from Chevrolet’s 2026 Trailering Guide. Bold marks the better figure.
By the Numbers
Starting price
MSRP excluding destination. Lower is better.
Max cargo (behind 1st row)
EPA combined efficiency, top rating
Higher is better.
Two Rows or Three: Which Fits You
Choose the EV9 if you regularly carry more than five people or want cargo space behind a third row. The Light, Light Long Range and Wind seat seven with a second-row bench, and the Land and GT-Line seat six with captain’s chairs (seven is available on the Land); the third row has 29.9 to 32.0 inches of legroom. The EV9 also has standard vehicle-to-load power and up to 5,000 lbs of towing, and IIHS named it a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+.
Choose the Blazer EV if five seats are enough. It costs $9,900 less than the least expensive EV9 and $15,900 less with AWD, is more efficient, has more ground clearance and offers Super Cruise as an option on the LT and RS. Its 25.5 cu ft behind the rear seat is less than the EV9’s 43.5, so measure your gear if cargo space matters.
Hands-Free Driving: Super Cruise vs Highway Driving Assist 2
Super Cruise is hands-free driver assistance, and drivers must still pay attention to the road. It is standard on the SS. On the LT it adds $6,290 in total (the $3,795 Super Cruise Package plus the required $2,495 Comfort and Convenience Package), and on the RS $5,190 (with the required $1,395 RS Convenience and Driver Confidence Package); the package also adds Bose audio and Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist. The plan is included for three years, then GM charges for a plan starting at $39.99 a month. On the LT and RS, Super Cruise also works while towing, with its lane-change features turned off.
Every EV9 has Kia’s Highway Driving Assist 2 with Lane Following Assist 2, which uses hands-on detection to monitor the steering wheel, so it is not a hands-free system. Kia lists no subscription for it.
Reasons to Choose Each
Choose the Chevy Blazer EV if you want
- A much lower price: $45,000 vs $54,900, or $48,000 vs $63,900 with AWD
- More range than any EV9 (312 vs 305 miles) and higher efficiency
- More ground clearance in 2WD or AWD form
- Available hands-free Super Cruise (standard on SS)
- The 615-hp SS performance model
Choose the Kia EV9 if you want
- A third row, with seating for six or seven
- Much more cargo space (81.7 vs 59.1 cu ft)
- More AWD power (379 vs 300 hp)
- Up to 5,000 lbs of towing (Land, GT-Line)
- A longer warranty and an IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award
Interior and Technology
Every Blazer EV has a 17.7-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, which requires a service plan, and an 11-inch driver display. Chevrolet does not list Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for the Blazer EV. The EV9 has a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch driver display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-inch head-up display on the GT-Line. The Blazer EV’s head-up display comes in an RS package and is standard on the SS.
Chevy Safety Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and HD Surround Vision are standard on the Blazer EV; Kia Drive Wise is standard on the EV9, with a 360-degree camera on the Wind, Land and GT-Line. NHTSA rates the 2026 EV9 five stars overall, and IIHS named it a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+. NHTSA gave the 2026 Blazer EV AWD five stars overall and has not rated the 2027 Blazer EV yet; the Blazer EV has no IIHS award.
The Bottom Line
If you need a third row, more cargo room or 5,000-lb towing, the EV9 is the right choice, and its price reflects its size. If five seats are enough, the Blazer EV LT starts $9,900 lower and goes farther on a charge (312 miles vs 305 for the EV9 Light Long Range and 230 for the Light); even with the Super Cruise Package and its required package, an LT costs less than any EV9. See trims and pricing in our Chevy Blazer EV guide, and ask about current Chevrolet offers on 2026 models.
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Blazer EV vs EV9 FAQs
Is the EV9 bigger than the Blazer EV?
Yes. The EV9 is a three-row SUV, 197.2 inches long vs 192.2, with seating for six or seven vs five and 81.7 vs 59.1 cu ft of max cargo space. Their wheelbases are nearly the same (122.0 vs 121.8 in.).
Which costs less?
The Blazer EV. The 2027 Blazer EV LT starts at $45,000 with FWD and $48,000 with AWD. The 2026 EV9 starts at $54,900 for the RWD Light and $63,900 for the Wind, the least expensive AWD model. Destination is $1,795 for Chevrolet and $1,645 for Kia.
Which has more range?
The Blazer EV FWD is EPA-rated at 312 miles vs 305 for the EV9 Light Long Range. With AWD, the Blazer EV LT and RS and the EV9 Wind and Land are all rated at 283 miles.
Which tows more?
The EV9: 5,000 lbs for the Land and GT-Line with trailer brakes and additional equipment, 3,500 for the Wind and 2,000 for the Light trims. The Blazer EV LT and RS are rated at 1,500 lbs with factory trailering equipment (Chevrolet’s 2026 rating), and the SS is not rated to tow.
Does either qualify for an EV tax credit?
The federal clean vehicle credit is not available for new EVs acquired after Sept. 30, 2025, for any brand. Colorado’s 2026 tax-year credit is $750 for a qualifying new EV with an MSRP up to $80,000.
Sources: chevrolet.com 2027 and 2026 Blazer EV pages, chevrolet.com Build & Price, GM News, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for Chevrolet; each competitor’s official website, specifications, price sheets and press materials, fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA and IIHS for the rival, reviewed October 19, 2026. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options; destination charges differ by brand. EPA-estimated range; actual range varies with temperature, terrain, battery age and condition, loading and how you drive. Charging times vary with charger output, battery temperature and state of charge. Towing ratings depend on configuration and equipment; review the owner’s manual before towing. Super Cruise and other hands-free or assisted driving systems require an active plan or trial where noted and work only on compatible roads; always pay attention to the road. Driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle safely; read the owner’s manual for feature limitations. Incentive information is general and not tax advice; eligibility depends on the buyer and the vehicle. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Emich Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet vehicles.