We played ‘cops and robbers’ in Chevy’s Police Blazer EV [Video]

Criminals beware! The Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Automobile (PPV) is within the fingers of the coppers, and it provides some critical torque and acceleration. We acquired the possibility to not solely get behind the wheel of this tradition BEV for legislation enforcement but in addition experience together with some officers in a simulated chase. Take a look at the total video under.

As we awaited the arrival of the passenger model of Chevy’s all-electric Blazer EV, the American automaker teased an intimidating variant within the works, designed particularly for the boys in blue. We acquired our first look at renderings of the Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Automobile in the summertime of 2022 as the primary ‘pursuit-rated’ EV from Chevy ever made.

The personalized BEV relies on the top-tier Chevy Blazer EV SS trim and was refit to fulfill particular Michigan State Police requirements for decent pursuits of perps. By August 2023, Chevy shared video footage of an precise Blazer EV Police Pursuit Automobile, full with a police-certified speedometer, heavy-duty suspension, underbody skid plates, and 20-inch metal wheels (seen under).

Powered by a 400V dual-motor AWD system, the electrical Blazer can produce as much as 498 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. On the time, Chevy shared that GM’s Ultium platform allows an optimized weight distribution and low middle of gravity for dynamic driving.

This week, we acquired the possibility to take the Blazer EV PPV for a spin, together with a while within the backseat (briefly) earlier than using shotgun for a speedy experience alongside.

Police simply acquired much more sustainable with the Blazer EV

We just lately traveled across the Detroit metropolitan space to check drive the upcoming Chevy Silverado RST and Equinox EVs. You’ll have to attend for these impressions later this month, however as a sweetener, Chevy shocked the media with a break within the drives to go to a neighborhood police academy and see the Blazer EV Police Pursuit Autos up shut.

From afar and up shut, the PPVs are sharp and intimidating. They are often appreciated as a singular step in sustainable legislation enforcement automobiles, so long as you’re a bystander and never the one being pursued.

The police-certified all-electric Blazers appear to be a typical police automobile up entrance, with radios, a laptop computer, and “safety” (don’t fear, the weapons in our EVs have been rubber). The backseat was chilly and uncomfortable (who knew?) however designed to maintain each the rear passengers and law enforcement officials secure from each other.

There was not a lot to report again there besides the choice to maintain carbon fiber accents on the doorways. I’m certain loads of alleged criminals will say that’s a pleasant contact. The trunk leaves loads of room for police gear like riot gear, though I wasn’t allowed to strive it on.

Throughout our go to, I acquired to do some sizzling laps within the Blazer EV exterior of the police academy, which you’ll see within the footage under. Afterward, I hopped within the entrance seat with an officer who took me on the identical course at a lot increased speeds for a simulated chase. It was a blast.

Take a look at the total video of my expertise with the Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Automobile under: