Comparison
BMW i5 vs Chevrolet Blazer EV
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Chevrolet Blazer EV 295 mi vs 334 mi
Best value Chevrolet Blazer EV $67,100 vs $55,595
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Chevrolet Blazer EV 3.6 vs 6.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
334 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$166/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 353 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
92.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Chevrolet Blazer EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $55,595 |
| Range | 295 mi | 334 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 353 Wh/mi • 2.83 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 91 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 254 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 70.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 77 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 166 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 3,501 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Chevrolet Blazer EV if you want the longer rated range (334 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Chevrolet Blazer EV looks better ($166/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Chevrolet Blazer EV has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
BMW i53.6 Chevrolet Blazer EV6.4 205 kW33 min 254 kW35 min
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