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There is a unique satisfaction in owning a car that meets and exceeds expectations. Most vehicles require compromise, whether in performance, cost, or practicality. Yet every so often, an owner finds a machine that strikes the right balance.
That is exactly what happened with Billy Schammert, one of the early drivers of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD LT equipped with SuperCruise. After 6,000 miles behind the wheel, he took to Facebook not to complain but to celebrate. He even announced at the start that this would be a positive account.
“Positive Post Alert – I’m now 6,000 miles into my 2025 Chevy Blazer AWD LT w/ SuperCruise and I absolutely love it. A few reasons:
Gas vs. Electric: I did my best to calculate what I’m saving. I charge at home for roughly $0.11/kWh. I drive mostly interstate, so I average about 2.9 m/kWh. At 6,000 miles, that’s about $235 in electricity.
I traded in a 2016 Honda Civic that got great mileage – about 33 miles/gallon. At 6,000 miles, that’s about 180 gallons. I used $3.10 for the average gallon price, which would’ve been about $560.
So after about 4 months, I’ve saved $330-$350 in “energy costs.”
The drive: I don’t mind hitting the gas every once in a while, and this thing MOVES. Smooth on the turns, quick off the line, and of course, quiet.
Maintenance: I have had zero issues. Nothing. No glitching screen. No random warning lights. I’ll go to the dealer at 7,500 miles for a standard check and updates.
Family: Two car seats in the back, but still plenty of room between kids’ feet and front seats. Enough rear storage for luggage, lawn chairs, sports equipment, etc.
SuperCruise: Love it! Between seat vibrations and steering wheel alerts, I feel very safe. Out of the 6,000 miles, I’d guess about 2,000 are on SuperCruise. I just wish more highways and streets were mapped out and ready.
One Negative: We had to charge more than we’d like on long road trips – about every 160-180 miles. It was easy to find stops, but without much regenerative braking on the interstate, the max mileage dropped from about 285 to 220.
Long story short, I’ve never been happier with a vehicle purchase. Big Red has been a perfect fit for our family.”
That is the entirety of his post, a straightforward and enthusiastic breakdown of costs, performance, and family practicality. The math is simple and telling: even when compared to his thrifty Honda Civic, the Blazer EV cut energy expenses nearly in half.
2025 Chevy Blazer EV: Trims & Performance
- The SS model has 615 hp, 650 lb-ft, and a blistering 0–60 mph time of 3.4 seconds, thanks to Wide Open Watts mode.
- One 2024 owner exceeded range estimates by 18% on a 145-mile trip, proving its efficiency in warm climates.
- The 2026 Blazer EV offers 312 miles of range in FWD (starting at ~$44,600) and the powerful SS AWD, giving buyers flexibility.
- For 2026, Chevrolet dropped the RWD RS model, streamlining options to just FWD and AWD SS trims.
His figure of $0.11 per kilowatt-hour is right in line with the national average reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration in 2024. A Civic has long been the benchmark for sensible commuting, but here was a midsize electric crossover offering more space, more capability, and still less cost to operate.
The discussion in the comments turned the post into more than just one man’s journal. Veteran EV driver Doug R. Wright weighed in with an explanation for the range drop Schammert experienced on road trips.
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He pointed out that regenerative braking had little to do with it and that the culprit was aerodynamic drag. As he put it, “With an EV you can go fast, or you can far, but you can’t do both.” It is physics at work. Any vehicle, combustion or electric, loses efficiency at high speeds, but in an EV, the effect is more immediately visible in the range display.
What Other People Thought
Other commenters added different perspectives. Robert Grande noted that a Civic and a Blazer EV are not true equals for comparison, which is true enough. One is a compact sedan and the other a midsize utility vehicle. Yet the broader point remains significant: even in a larger, more capable vehicle, Schammert still came out ahead on running costs. That represents a shift in how buyers may begin to perceive EVs, not as fragile novelties but as legitimate upgrades that can be both more useful and more economical.
Not everyone focused on the math. Fellow Blazer EV owner Kris Ganser admitted that most of what she had read in owner forums had been negative. Billy’s positive experience provided reassurance that her purchase was not a mistake. It is a reminder of how online communities often skew toward frustration rather than satisfaction. In this case, one enthusiastic account recalibrated the mood of the conversation.
Chevrolet Blazer EV: Features & Future Outlook
- Equipped with Super Cruise capability and an 11-inch driver display, it blends tech-rich amenities with responsive performance.
- A week-long test found the Blazer SS to deliver smooth luxury, ample features like HUD and sunroof, despite a price strain on pricing.
- GM plans to discontinue the gas-powered Blazer after 2025, a signal that the Blazer line will shift fully electric going forward.
- Positive user reports offset earlier service concerns; many buyers highlight overall smooth ownership.
Beyond the numbers, Schammert highlighted the features that matter in daily life.
The Blazer’s cabin layout gave his family of four the space they needed, with enough rear storage for everyday errands and road trips. His experience with SuperCruise was equally telling.
Two thousand miles of hands-free driving gave him confidence in the system’s ability to reduce fatigue on long highway stretches. His only complaint was that more highways were not yet mapped. That is less a problem with the vehicle itself than with the pace of technological rollout, and one that will likely improve with future updates.
The single negative in his experience was the frequency of charging stops on long trips, where the effective range dropped closer to 220 miles. Yet this, too, is not a flaw unique to the Blazer EV. Infrastructure is expanding, and GM has already announced partnerships that will give drivers access to a broader charging network. As the grid builds out and charging speeds increase, this limitation will ease.
Have you had a bad experience with the Blazer EV? How did it perform on road trips?
Let us know in the comments below!
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Noah Washington is an automotive journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. He enjoys covering the latest news in the automotive industry and conducting reviews on the latest cars. He has been in the automotive industry since 15 years old and has been featured in prominent automotive news sites. You can reach him on X and LinkedIn for tips and to follow his automotive coverage.
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