Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2025 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability
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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid which scored only an “Acceptable” in these critical safety features.

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 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Blazer EV has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Braking, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Parking Support Brake costs extra on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE, and isn't offered on other Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid models.

The Blazer EV’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Blazer EV and the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 front parking sensors.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV weighs 709 to 1495 pounds more than the Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid. 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 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	165	221
Neck Injury Risk	21.6%	34.5%
Neck Stress	172 lbs.	303 lbs.
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	23 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	280	360
Neck Stress	115 lbs.	195 lbs.
Neck Compression	74 lbs.	99 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	148/186 lbs.	509/328 lbs.

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

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Blazer EV is much safer than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	145	307
Chest Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh/hip Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Leg/foot Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
	Rear Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Thigh Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Restraints	GOOD	MARGINAL

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 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	46 G’s
Hip Force	219 lbs.	457 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Max Damage Depth	8 inches	14 inches
HIC	319	360
Spine Acceleration	36 G’s	45 G’s
Hip Force	721 lbs.	970 lbs.

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 safer than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	73	120
Neck Compression	45 lbs.	67 lbs.
Shoulder Force	-245 lbs.	178 lbs.
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	803 lbs.	1093 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	143	542
Head Peak Forces	no contact	104 G’s
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	312 lbs.
Neck Compression	67 lbs.	223 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Force	-268 lbs.	290 lbs.
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH	8 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	446 lbs.	692 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	MARGINAL

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Blazer EV is 2.8% to 4.4% less likely to roll over than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid.

Warranty

The Blazer EV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 2 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Blazer EV’s warranty.

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 Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated below average.

Engine

The Blazer EV SS’ optional electric motors produces 313 more horsepower (615 vs. 302) than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Car and Driver the Blazer EV SS electric motors is faster than the Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
Zero to 60 MPH	3.3 sec	5.4 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	8.3 sec	14 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.5 sec	5.6 sec
Quarter Mile	11.8 sec	14 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	117 MPH	100 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	117 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer EV running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid running its gasoline engine:

			MPG
Blazer EV
	FWD	Electric Motor	114 city/95 hwy
		22" Wheels Electric Motor	103 city/86 hwy
Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
	AWD	2.5 4-cyl. Hybrid	40 city/36 hwy

The Blazer EV can travel with zero emissions on a full charge for 283 to 302 miles. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid has to start its internal combustion engine after only 42 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 Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (6). This means the Blazer EV produces up to 12.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Blazer EV SS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV SS	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
Front Rotors	15.3 inches	12.9 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	12.4 inches

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid:

	Blazer EV	Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid
70 to 0 MPH	157 feet	195 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	139 feet	142 feet	Consumer Reports
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	150 feet	155 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (255/60R19 vs. 225/60R18). The Blazer EV RS’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (275/45R21 vs. 235/55R19).

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid SE. The Blazer EV’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 15.9 inches longer than on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid (121.8 inches vs. 105.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer EV is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 2.2 inches wider in the rear than on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid.

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE pulls only .75 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Blazer EV RS executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE (26.6 seconds @ .7 average G’s vs. 27.6 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

Passenger Space

The Blazer EV has 3.2 inches more front headroom, 3.2 inches more front legroom, 3.1 inches more front hip room, .9 inches more front shoulder room, 1.1 inches more rear legroom, 6.1 inches more rear hip room and 1.9 inches more rear shoulder room than the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid.

Servicing Ease

The Blazer EV uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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

The Blazer EV RS/SS’ standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

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. Smart Key System standard on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door. Smart Key System is not available on the Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid XSE.

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Both the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Toyota Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid 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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

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 Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Blazer EV is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Rav4 Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The Rav4 has never been chosen.

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