2023 Chevrolet Blazer becomes GM's first SS EV

UPDATE, June 14, 2022: Chevrolet Blazer becomes GM's first SS EV

The 2023 Chevrolet Blazer SS has been revealed, becoming the first General Motors electric vehicle to wear the SS (or Super Sport) badge.

Having previously been fitted to the General's hot Holdens, the SS trim looks to now be adopted by EVs, with the new all-electric Chevrolet Blazer taking the honours as the first model to do so.

GM CEO Mary Barra shared the first full exterior shot of the Blazer online, confirming more details will come later next month.

Styling cues for the Blazer SS come not only from its combustion-engined counterpart, but also the recently-revealed Silverado EV – Chevy's fully-electric pick-up truck.

Unfortunately, for any Australians who might be interested in a new SS on their driveways, Chevrolet has previously ruled out any chance of offering the Blazer in the local market – with the V8 Silverado and the C8 Corvette standing as the brand's only model on sale (more on the pick-up below).

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March 10, 2022: Chevrolet Blazer electric to become first 'SS' EV

The upcoming fully-electric Chevrolet Blazer EV will become the first Chevy electric vehicle to use the SS name, with new teasers hinting at a performance variant.

Affixed to all of Chevy's performance-focused variants – as well as fastest versions of Holden Commodores and Toranas through the years – the SS nameplate's inclusion on the Blazer EV crossover shows the manufacturer isn't afraid to use its history to push future products.

The short teaser video doesn't show us much, other than an illuminated charging port located behind the front quarter panel in addition to the SS logo on the car's wheels.

The Blazer EV will launch next year around the North American fall, although don't expect it to come to Australia given GM's withdrawal from right-hand drive markets.

Currently, the only GM vehicles on sale in Australia are the Chevrolet Silverado and Corvette – both of which are imported by General Motors Special Vehicles, a company which likely won't want to go up against the established competitors in the crossover SUV game.

The Blazer EV is a part of Chevrolet's latest electrification strategy, having already announced the launch of its GMC Hummer EV and Silverado EV, both of which utilise the company's Ultium battery.