Chevrolet Introduces First Electrified Corvette

Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has introduced the first-ever electrified, all-wheel drive Corvette called the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. The new Corvette, which will be available in removable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models, will utilize electrification to enhance the driving experience with intense straight-line performance, and all-weather confidence provided by the eAWD system. The E-Ray will be the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V8 power with electrified responsiveness, powering the car to a Corvette record 0-60 mph time of just 2.5-seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.5-seconds. The 6.2L LT2 small-block V8 provides 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. of torque to the rear axle and is complemented by an electric motor that channels an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft. of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 kWh battery pack located between the seats. This totals a combined 655 horsepower, and thanks to the electric power, provides a near immediate feeling of thrust from low-end torque. The E-Ray won’t require plug-in charging as its battery will be charged mostly via regenerative energy from coasting and braking as well as during normal driving. The intelligent eAWD system will constantly adapt to the road surface and during spirited driving and in low-traction situations, the system applies additional power to the front wheels to improve vehicle stability. The E-Ray will offer an electric drive mode up to 72 km/h, standard Brembo brakes, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, staggered 20- and 21-in. wheels and a lower, wider stance that is 3.6-in. wider than the Stingray. The exterior of the E-ray will be reminiscent of the also wide Z06 model and offers fourteen exterior colour options, an exclusive body-length stripe, available carbon fibre ground effects and optional carbon fibre wheels. The E-Ray will also introduce the new Artemis Dipped interior which features complementary deep green tones with multiple options for customers to select to personalize the interior. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale sometime this year and starts at $128,798.