Comparison
Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Rivian R2
FWD vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 312 mi
Best value Chevrolet Blazer EV $44,700 vs $57,990
Faster charging Rivian R2 29 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy About even $5,000 vs $5,000
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 312 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Blazer EV
$143/mi vs $176/mi
Charging winner
Rivian R2
29 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R2
322 Wh/mi vs 323 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Performance Launch Package |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,700 (better) | $57,990 |
| Range | 312 mi | 330 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh | 87.9 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 226 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 29 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.7 | 81.6 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 73 mi | 99 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 143 $/mi (better) | 176 $/mi |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…
- You want the lower price: $44,700 vs $57,990 to start, $13,290 less.
Pick the Rivian R2 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 29 vs 38 minutes.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Rivian R2
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 323 Wh/mi | 321.7 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,350 | $10,300 |
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 EV | Rivian R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 212 mi | 224 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 196 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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