Chevy Blazer EV vs Tesla Model Y: 2027 Blazer EV vs Tesla Model Y Compared
Last updated: October 19, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
The Chevy Blazer EV and Tesla Model Y are electric SUVs that seat five (the Model Y Premium AWD offers up to seven seats), but they take different approaches. The Blazer EV is the larger vehicle, with more ground clearance and available hands-free Super Cruise; the Model Y leads on range, efficiency and peak charging rate. Here is the 2027 Blazer EV against the Model Y versions closest in price, using each manufacturer’s published specs.
Quick Verdict
The 2027 Blazer EV LT starts at $45,000 with FWD, $990 less than the Model Y Premium RWD ($45,990), and $48,000 with AWD, $1,990 less than the Premium AWD. The Blazer EV is longer, has more ground clearance (8.0 vs 6.6 in.) and a bigger touchscreen, and offers hands-free Super Cruise at extra cost. The Model Y Premium goes farther (355 vs 312 miles), charges at up to 250 kW vs 150 kW, tows more (3,500 vs 1,500 lbs) and has a longer warranty. The base Model Y RWD ($39,990) and AWD ($41,990) start lower still.
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The Matchup: Size and Super Cruise vs Range and Efficiency
The 2027 Blazer EV gets a native NACS charge port, so it can use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter. Emich’s current stock is the 2026 Blazer EV LT, which uses a CCS1 port and needs an adapter for Superchargers. Tesla does not show a model year on its site, so this page uses the Model Y versions and prices Tesla listed for a Denver delivery on October 19, 2026.
The Blazer EV LT and RS use an 85 kWh battery with a 220-hp front motor (FWD) or a 300-hp dual-motor AWD system, and the SS makes 615 hp with Wide Open Watts. Tesla sells the Model Y as RWD, AWD, Premium RWD, Premium AWD and Performance versions, plus the longer Model Y L Premium, and publishes no horsepower or battery size, so this page compares range, charging and equipment instead.
The Blazer EV is the bigger SUV: 192.2 inches long on a 121.8-inch wheelbase vs 188.6 and 113.8 for the Model Y Premium, with 8.0 inches of ground clearance vs 6.6. The Model Y uses its space well, with 29.0 vs 25.5 cu ft behind the rear seat, 71.4 vs 59.1 with the seat folded, a 4.1 cu ft front trunk and 40.5 vs 38.9 inches of rear legroom. The Blazer EV has no front trunk.
Blazer EV vs Model Y Specs
| Spec | 2027 Chevy Blazer EV | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (excl. destination) | $45,000 (LT FWD); $1,795 destination | $39,990 (Model Y RWD); $1,390 destination plus $250 order fee |
| Closest-priced versions: excl. / incl. destination and fees | $45,000 / $46,795 (LT FWD); $48,000 / $49,795 (LT AWD) | $45,990 / $47,630 (Premium RWD); $49,990 / $51,630 (Premium AWD) |
| Motors and output | FWD 220 hp / 243 lb-ft; AWD 300 hp / 355 lb-ft; SS 615 hp / 650 lb-ft (Wide Open Watts) | RWD or dual-motor AWD; Tesla does not publish horsepower or battery size |
| EPA range | 312 mi (FWD); 283 mi (AWD); 302 mi (SS) | 355 mi (Premium RWD); 327 mi (Premium AWD); 321 mi (RWD); 294 mi (AWD) |
| EPA combined efficiency | 104 MPGe (FWD); 94 MPGe (AWD) | 138 MPGe (Model Y RWD, 18-in. wheels) |
| Peak DC charging | 150 kW (LT, RS); 190 kW (SS) | 250 kW (Premium, Performance); 225 kW (RWD, AWD) |
| Charge port | NACS, native on 2027 (2026 models use CCS1 and need an adapter for Superchargers) | NACS, native |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs (LT, RS; Chevrolet’s 2026 rating); SS not rated | 3,500 lbs with $1,000 tow hitch |
| Cargo behind rear seat | 25.5 cu ft | 29.0 cu ft (Premium); 29.5 cu ft (Model Y) |
| Max cargo | 59.1 cu ft; no front trunk | 71.4 cu ft plus 4.1 cu ft front trunk (Premium) |
| Rear legroom | 38.9 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in. (FWD); 7.9 in. (AWD); 7.5 in. (SS) | 6.6 in. (Premium); 6.4 in. (Model Y); 6.0 in. (Performance) |
| Length / wheelbase | 192.2 / 121.8 in. | 188.6 / 113.8 in. (Premium) |
| Center screen | 17.7 in. with Google built-in; 11-in. driver display | 16 in.; 8-in. rear screen (Premium, Performance) |
| Driver assistance | Super Cruise hands-free: available on LT and RS, standard on SS; 3-year plan included | Full Self-Driving (Supervised): $99 a month after a one-month trial; requires active driver supervision |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36,000 mi basic; 8 yr/100,000 mi battery | 4 yr/50,000 mi basic; 8 yr/120,000 mi battery and drive unit (Premium, Performance); 8 yr/100,000 mi (RWD, AWD) |
Sources: chevrolet.com and Build & Price (2027 Blazer EV); the tesla.com Model Y configurator (Denver delivery) and specs pages and the Model Y owner’s manual; fueleconomy.gov. Tesla prices exclude its $1,390 destination fee and $250 order fee, and Tesla does not state that its cargo figures are SAE measurements. The Model Y efficiency figure is the EPA rating for the RWD with 18-inch wheels. The Blazer EV towing figure is from Chevrolet’s 2026 Trailering Guide. Bold marks the better figure.
By the Numbers
Starting price, closest-priced versions
MSRP excluding destination and Tesla’s order fee. Lower is better.
EPA range, closest-priced versions
EPA-estimated miles on a full charge. Higher is better.
Ground clearance
Performance: Blazer EV SS vs Model Y Performance
The Blazer EV SS ($60,700) has 615 hp and 650 lb-ft with Wide Open Watts mode, and GM estimates 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds (closed course, based on initial vehicle movement). Its 102 kWh battery gives an EPA-rated 302 miles and accepts up to 190 kW of DC fast charging, and Brembo brakes and Super Cruise are standard. The SS is not rated to tow.
The Model Y Performance costs less, at $57,990, and Tesla lists 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, a 155-mph top speed and 306 miles of range; it does not publish horsepower. On paper the two are a tenth of a second apart to 60 mph, though the makers’ test methods may differ. The SS adds standard hands-free Super Cruise, while the Performance can tow up to 3,500 lbs with Tesla’s tow hitch.
Driver Assistance: Super Cruise vs FSD (Supervised)
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.
Tesla offers Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as a $99 monthly subscription after a one-month trial. Tesla says it requires active driver supervision and does not make the vehicle autonomous, and a cabin camera monitors driver attentiveness.
Reasons to Choose Each
Choose the Chevy Blazer EV if you want
- A lower price than the Model Y Premium, with FWD or AWD
- Available hands-free Super Cruise (standard on SS)
- More ground clearance (8.0 vs 6.6 in.) and a longer wheelbase
- A 17.7-inch touchscreen with Google built-in
- Current Chevrolet offers on 2026 Blazer EV models
Choose the Tesla Model Y if you want
- More range (up to 355 miles) and a 138-MPGe EPA rating on the RWD
- A higher peak DC charging rate (up to 250 kW)
- 3,500-lb towing with the tow hitch
- More cargo space, a front trunk and more rear legroom
- A lower entry price ($39,990) and a longer warranty
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. A head-up display comes in an RS package and is standard on the SS. The Model Y has a 16-inch center screen, and Premium and Performance models add an 8-inch rear screen.
Chevy Safety Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and HD Surround Vision are standard on every Blazer EV, and Tesla lists automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure avoidance and blind spot monitoring as standard. NHTSA gave the 2026 Blazer EV AWD five stars overall and has not rated the 2027 Blazer EV yet. The Model Y has five-star overall ratings for 2026 and 2027, and IIHS named the 2027 Model Y a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+; the Blazer EV has no IIHS award.
The Bottom Line
If range, peak charging rate, towing or a lower entry price come first, the Model Y is the stronger pick, and the base RWD at $39,990 undercuts every Blazer EV. If you want a bigger SUV with more ground clearance and a 17.7-inch screen, the Blazer EV LT costs less than the closest Model Y Premium, and hands-free Super Cruise is available at extra cost (standard on the SS). 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 Model Y FAQs
Which costs less, the Blazer EV or the Model Y?
The base Model Y RWD starts at $39,990 and the Model Y AWD at $41,990, both less than any Blazer EV. Against the closest-priced Model Y Premium, the 2027 Blazer EV LT costs less: $45,000 vs $45,990 (FWD vs RWD) and $48,000 vs $49,990 with AWD. Including destination ($1,795 for Chevrolet; $1,390 plus a $250 order fee for Tesla), that is $46,795 vs $47,630 and $49,795 vs $51,630.
Which has more range?
The Model Y. The EPA rates the Model Y Premium RWD at 355 miles and the Premium AWD at 327, vs 312 miles for the Blazer EV FWD and 283 for the AWD. The Blazer EV SS is rated at 302 miles.
Can the Blazer EV use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. The 2027 Blazer EV has a native NACS port, so it plugs into Superchargers without an adapter. 2026 Blazer EV models, like those in Emich’s current stock, use a CCS1 port and need a GM NACS adapter.
Which tows more?
The Model Y, rated up to 3,500 lbs with Tesla’s $1,000 tow hitch (with five or fewer passengers in a five-seat Model Y). 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.