Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2026 Ford Escape PHEV

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Chevrolet Blazer EV has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Blazer EV’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Blazer EV achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, outperforming the Ford Escape PHEV which scored only a “Marginal” in these critical safety features.

The Blazer EV offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV comes with a standard HD Surround Vision and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Ford Escape PHEV doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Blazer EV and the Escape PHEV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, 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, available front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV weighs 1129 to 1850 pounds more than the Ford Escape PHEV. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Ford Escape PHEV:

	Blazer EV	Escape PHEV
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	21.6%	22.5%
Neck Stress	172 lbs.	185 lbs.
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	23 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Stress	115 lbs.	181 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	148/186 lbs.	220/169 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Ford Escape PHEV:

	Blazer EV	Escape PHEV
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	70	197
Chest Movement	.8 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	129 lbs.	191 lbs.
Hip Force	205 lbs.	240 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	43 G’s
Hip Force	219 lbs.	816 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	8 inches	11 inches
HIC	319	344

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is much safer than the Escape PHEV:

	Blazer EV	Escape PHEV
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
Structure	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	73	391
Head Peak Forces	no contact	93 G’s
Neck Tension	201 lbs.	379 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	MARGINAL
Shoulder Force	-245 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.54 in	1.77 in
Torso Deflection Rate	7 MPH	8 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	803 lbs.	1160 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	MARGINAL
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	143	168
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	201 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	1.34 in	1.54 in
Shoulder Force	-268 lbs.	379 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.94 in	1.5 in
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	446 lbs.	1093 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Blazer EV is 6.9% to 8.5% less likely to roll over than the Escape PHEV.

Warranty

The Blazer EV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Escape PHEV’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated below average.

Engine

The Blazer EV’s standard electric motor produces 10 more horsepower (220 vs. 210) than the Escape PHEV’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Blazer EV’s optional electric motors produces 90 more horsepower (300 vs. 210) than the Escape PHEV’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Blazer EV SS’ optional electric motors produces 405 more horsepower (615 vs. 210) than the Escape PHEV’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Chevrolet Blazer EV is faster than the Ford Escape PHEV:

	Blazer EV	Blazer EV SS	Escape PHEV
Zero to 30 MPH	2.7 sec	n/a	3.5 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.3 sec	3.3 sec	8.2 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	3.7 sec	1.7 sec	4.4 sec
Quarter Mile	15.2 sec	11.8 sec	16.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92 MPH	117 MPH	91 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer EV running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Escape PHEV running its gasoline engine:

			MPG
Blazer EV
	FWD	Electric Motor	114 city/95 hwy
		22" Wheels Electric Motor	103 city/86 hwy
Escape PHEV
	FWD	2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid	42 city/37 hwy

The Blazer EV can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 283 to 302 miles. The Escape PHEV has to start its internal combustion engine after only 37 miles.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Blazer EV higher (10 out of 10) than the Ford Escape PHEV (7). This means the Blazer EV produces up to 11.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Escape PHEV every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Blazer EV SS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Escape PHEV:

	Blazer EV SS	Escape PHEV
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	13 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	11.9 inches

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the Escape PHEV:

	Blazer EV	Escape PHEV
70 to 0 MPH	157 feet	176 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	129 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the Escape PHEV (255/60R19 vs. 225/60R18). The Blazer EV RS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Escape PHEV (275/45R21 vs. 225/60R18).

The Blazer EV’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Escape PHEV’s 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 18-inch wheels are available on the Escape PHEV. The Blazer EV offers optional 22-inch wheels.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford Escape PHEV only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Blazer EV has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Blazer EV can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 15.1 inches longer than on the Escape PHEV (121.8 inches vs. 106.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer EV is 3.5 inches wider in the front and 4.1 inches wider in the rear than on the Escape PHEV.

The Blazer EV’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (55% to 45%) than the Escape PHEV’s (58% to 42%). This gives the Blazer EV more stable handling and braking.

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the Escape PHEV pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Blazer EV RS executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.3 seconds quicker than the Escape PHEV (26.6 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 28.9 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The Blazer EV has .9 inches more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front legroom, 2.2 inches more front hip room, 1.1 inches more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear hip room and 2.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Escape PHEV.

Cargo Capacity

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Blazer EV’s liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Servicing Ease

The Blazer EV uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Escape PHEV uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

On a hot day the Blazer EV’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Escape PHEV can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Blazer EV’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, unlock the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Escape PHEV doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

When the Blazer EV RS/SS is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Escape PHEV’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Blazer EV’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Escape PHEV offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Ford Escape PHEV offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Blazer EV offers optional power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Escape PHEV’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

Both the Blazer EV and the Escape PHEV offer available heated front seats. The Blazer EV also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Escape PHEV.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Blazer EV RS/SS keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Blazer EV’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Escape PHEV doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Recommendations

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its January 2024 issue and they ranked the Chevrolet Blazer EV RS eAWD first. They ranked the Ford Escape PHEV third.

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The Escape PHEV has never been chosen.

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