Chevrolet Quietly Kills The Only RWD Blazer EV

The Only EV With Every Drivetrain Variant Is No More

Nobody but Chevrolet sold an electric vehicle with the option of front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive in a single body style at one time. But it seems that this wasn’t cost-effective for the automaker, as it has quietly discontinued the rear-drive variant of the Blazer RS. According to Car and Driver (and confirmed by a Chevrolet spokesperson), a new order form on General Motors’ fleet website reveals that the RWD RS is no more. Why? “In an effort to simplify the product lineup while still offering the most popular options for consumers, RWD will not be available beginning with the 2026 model year. The Chevrolet Blazer EV is now available in FWD, AWD, and performance AWD in the new SS trim.”

The Only RWD Blazer EV Didn’t Live Long

The RWD Blazer EV was only available for a single model year, and only with the RS trim. Yet the same trim could be ordered with FWD or AWD, and now that the RWD version is being discontinued, we can only assume that most buyers of the RS were gravitating to the less lively powertrain. For the record, the single rear motor produced 365 horsepower with 325 lb-ft of torque – more than even the regular AWD version, which tops out at 300 hp (albeit with more torque, at 355 lb-ft). Meanwhile, the front-drive version only offers 220 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, so you need to have AWD if you want some speed. If you want the sportiest version possible, opt for the AWD SS trim, with 615 hp and 650 lb-ft.

Subtle Updates For 2026

Other changes for 2026 include the option of a two-tone roof delete, a new Polar White Tricoat paint option to replace the 2025 model year’s Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, and a new Tech Bronze package that gives the crossover 22-inch bronze wheels and some black exterior decals. 2026 Blazer EV pricing is not yet available, though surely imminent, but for 2025, MSRPs start at $44,600 before destination.