Chevrolet is to restore the sale 2024 Chevy Blazer EV after reports of major software problems, . The company says the bugs have been fixed with “significant software updates”. To win back wary consumers, Chevy lowered the car’s prices. Sticker price has been reduced from $5,600 to $6,500 depending on trim.
Here’s how it breaks down. Blazer EV LT AWD now starts at $50,195, up from $56,715. The RS AWD is now on sale for $54,595, down from the original MSRP of $60,215. Finally, the RS RWD drops from $61,790 to $56,170. All these prices include destination charges.
Also, the 2024 Blazer EV line is eligible for that $7,500 federal tax credit. That brings the price of the LT AWD down to just $42,695, available now , so shoppers don’t have to wait for a discount voucher. If that’s still too rich for your blood, the Blazer LT FWD EV will still be released later this year. Chevrolet says it will start “under $50,000,” though an exact price has yet to be announced. If Chevy follows through on that pricing promise and it qualifies for the full tax credit, we could be looking at a real budget competitor in the EV space.
However, the EV Blazer line has faced months of bad press following last year’s software glitches. drive motor control malfunctions to bare and empty infotainment screens. Who knows if the price cuts will be enough to make people forget that shame? GM has said it will patch the software for other electric vehicles under its umbrella. . Chevrolet’s parent company also owns Cadillac, GMC and Buick.
One thing is certain. Despite the announcements there are still many interested consumers. Manufacturer Rivian Announcing a trio of new cars this week, it received more than 68,000 pre-orders in a single day.
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