Chevrolet announced a new police vehicle based on the Blazer EV SS. The civilian model accelerates from 0-96 km/h in less than four seconds, thanks to its dual-motor all-wheel drive system that produces up to 557 hp and 878 Nm of torque.
Chevrolet didn’t say much about the
electric crossover, but noted it will be “pursuit-rated” and feature the
largest Ultium battery in the Blazer lineup. Rear- and all-wheel drive variants
will be available and the PPV will come equipped with Brembo front brakes as
well as a unique interior, designed specifically for police use. The company
didn’t elaborate much, but promised officers will find “ample room to
accommodate emergency equipment and gear.”
The Blazer EV PPV is slated to arrive in
early 2024 and GM Fleet Vice President Ed Peper said, “The possibilities for
the Blazer EV’s commercial and law enforcement applications are almost
endless.” He went on to note that besides being zero emissions, the police
crossover will reduce the “number and frequency of certain maintenance
requirements typically associated with fleet vehicles.”
The introduction of the Blazer EV PPV is
an interesting development as Ford has been toying around with the idea of a
Mustang Mach-E police vehicle. As part of that effort, a test vehicle was
subjected to the Michigan State Police evaluation process which examined its
acceleration, top speed, braking, and high-speed pursuit characteristics.
