Comparison

Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Subaru Solterra

FWD vs Premium: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.

Best range Chevrolet Blazer EV 312 mi vs 288 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $38,495 vs $44,700
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 28 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy Subaru Solterra $5,000 vs $4,350

Winner by category

5 categories compared
Range winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
312 mi vs 288 mi
Value winner
Subaru Solterra
$134/mi vs $143/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
28 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Subaru Solterra
280 Wh/mi vs 323 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity

Side-by-side comparison

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Side-by-side comparison of Chevrolet Blazer EV and Subaru Solterra
Spec Chevrolet Blazer EV Subaru Solterra
Trim used FWD Premium
MSRP (USD) $44,700 $38,495 (better)
Range 312 mi (better) 288 mi
Efficiency 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh 280 Wh/mi • 3.57 mi/kWh (better)
Battery (usable) 85 kWh (better) 70.5 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 150 kW
AC max 12 kW (better) 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 38 min 28 min (better)
Roadtrip score 64.7 76.5 (better)
Miles added (15 min est.) 73 mi 94 mi (better)
USD per mile of range 143 $/mi 134 $/mi (better)
Cargo 25 cu ft (better) 16 cu ft

Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…

  • You haul gear: 25 vs 16 cu ft of listed cargo space.

Pick the Subaru Solterra if…

  • You want the lower price: $38,495 vs $44,700 to start, $6,205 less.
  • You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 28 vs 38 minutes.
  • You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.

5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Subaru Solterra

Charging mixChevrolet Blazer EVSubaru Solterra
Efficiency323 Wh/mi280 Wh/mi
All home charging$3,650$3,150
80% home, 20% public DC$5,000$4,350
All public DC fast charging$10,350$8,950

60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.

500-mile road trip: charging stops

Chevrolet Blazer EVSubaru Solterra
First leg (90% to 10%)212 mi196 mi
Each leg after a 10-80% stop186 mi171 mi
Fast-charge stops22
Time spent chargingabout 75 minabout 55 min
DC portCCS1CCS1

Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.

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