Compare the2024 Volvo XC40 RechargeVS 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

The XC40 Recharge’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The XC40 Recharge has standard Post-impact braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the XC40 Recharge’s standard Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

Both the XC40 Recharge and the Blazer EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

For its top level performance in all IIHS frontal, side, rear impact and roof-crush tests, and its standard front crash prevention system, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the XC40 Recharge the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2017, a rating granted to only 207 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Blazer EV has not been tested, yet.

The XC40 Recharge comes with a full 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Blazer EV’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 14,000 miles sooner.

The XC40 Recharge’s corrosion warranty is 6 years and unlimited miles longer than the Blazer EV’s (12/unlimited vs. 6/100,000).

Volvo pays for scheduled maintenance on the XC40 Recharge for 4 years and 40,000 miles. Volvo will pay for cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Blazer EV.

The XC40 Recharge Twin Motor’s optional electric motors produces 114 more horsepower (402 vs. 288) and 161 lbs.-ft. more torque (494 vs. 333) than the Blazer EV’s optional electric motors.

As tested in Motor Trend the XC40 Recharge Twin Motor electric motors is faster than the Chevrolet Blazer EV electric motors:

On the EPA test cycle the XC40 Recharge gets better mileage than the Blazer EV:

The XC40 Recharge has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Blazer EV doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the XC40 Recharge’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Blazer EV:

The XC40 Recharge stops much shorter than the Blazer EV:

The XC40 Recharge’s standard 235/50R19 front and 255/45R19 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series front and 45 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Blazer EV LT’s 60 series tires. The XC40 Recharge Ultimate’s 255/40R20 rear tires have a lower 40 series profile than the Blazer EV RS’ 45 series tires.

The XC40 Recharge AWD handles at .84 G’s, while the Blazer EV RS 4x4 pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The XC40 Recharge AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.1 seconds quicker than the Blazer EV RS 4x4 (26.3 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.4 seconds @ .63 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the XC40 Recharge’s turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the Blazer EV’s (37.4 feet vs. 39.7 feet).

The Volvo XC40 Recharge may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 800 to 900 pounds less than the Chevrolet Blazer EV.

The XC40 Recharge is 1 foot, 6 inches shorter than the Blazer EV, making the XC40 Recharge easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The XC40 Recharge has .2 inches more rear headroom and .8 inches more rear hip room than the Blazer EV.

A control in the cargo area automatically lowers the XC40 Recharge’s optional rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the XC40 Recharge. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The XC40 Recharge’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Blazer EV’s (2000 vs. 1500 pounds).

The XC40 Recharge’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Blazer EV’s passenger windows don’t close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the XC40 Recharge the driver can close them all at the outside door handle or from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Blazer EV can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The XC40 Recharge’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Blazer EV’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the XC40 Recharge to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The XC40 Recharge offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Blazer EV doesn’t offer headlight washers.

The Blazer EV’s available cornering lamps activate a lamp on the front corner when the turn signal is activated. The XC40 Recharge Ultimate’s standard adaptive cornering lights turn the actual headlight unit up to several degrees, depending on steering wheel angle and vehicle speed. This lights a significant distance into corners at any speed.

The XC40 Recharge’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Blazer EV.

The XC40 Recharge has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Blazer EV RS.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Volvo XC40 Recharge has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Blazer EV.