Chevrolet has introduced the Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype, a high-performance, track-only electric vehicle, ahead of this weekend’s Daytona 500.

The one-off prototype, developed in collaboration with NASCAR, showcases Chevrolet’s push into electrified racing technology and mirrors similar efforts from Ford Motor.

The Blazer EV.R NASCAR is built around NASCAR’s Next Gen chassis and is powered by a 78 kWh liquid-cooled battery paired with three six-phase electric motors, producing a combined 1,300 horsepower. Power is distributed through a programmable all-wheel-drive system designed for high-speed track performance.

“NASCAR and its manufacturer partners are passionate about emerging technologies and working to remain on the forefront of innovation,” said Brandon Thomas, NASCAR’s vice president of vehicle design. “With the Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype, Chevrolet and its engineers meshed new technologies with the NASCAR Next Gen platform – and the result is a powerful, exciting vehicle that we believe fans will love when they see it at Daytona International Speedway.”

Source: https://evmagz.com/chevrolet-unveils...f-daytona-500/