The all-new 2024 Corvette e-ray is set to shake up the sports car market with its unique hybrid powertrain. The e-ray features a small 1.9 kilowatt hour battery pack positioned between the driver and passenger, powering a single 160 horsepower electric motor that drives the front two wheels. This is completely separate from the 6.2 liter small block V8 that powers the rear wheels. The result is an all-wheel drive system that gives the e-ray a 0-60 time of just 2.5 seconds and a quarter mile time of 10.5 seconds, making it the quickest Corvette ever.
The Corvette e-ray is not only the first ever all-wheel drive Corvette, but it is also the first hybrid Corvette ever produced. This new hybrid powertrain not only provides a boost in performance, but it also makes the e-ray more practical for everyday use. The e-ray’s electric motor and battery pack power the front wheels, while the V8 engine powers the rear wheels, giving the e-ray 4-wheel drive.
The e-ray’s hybrid powertrain also adds over 100 kilograms to the car, but this extra weight doesn’t seem to have held it back in terms of performance. The e-ray is still a Corvette through and through, and it’s sure to appeal to fans of the brand who are looking for a more practical everyday supercar. The e-ray is also the first ever all-wheel drive Corvette, and this added traction should make it even more enjoyable to drive on the road.
The e-ray’s exterior design is similar to the regular Corvette, with the only giveaways being the e-ray badging on the side and the blue text on the back panel. The e-ray also features some unique interior details, such as the door sills and the e-ray badge on the steering wheel. The e-ray also features a cool waterfall speaker design between the passengers, which adds a touch of class to the interior.
It’s worth noting that the e-ray is not a plug-in hybrid and there is no extra charging port. The e-ray can travel up to 30-40 miles on pure electric power, at speeds of up to 45 mph, which is great for short commutes and city driving.
The e-ray comes with a price tag of $104,000, which is a premium over the base model Corvette, but it is still a relative bargain when compared to other hybrid sports cars on the market. Furthermore, General Motors has announced that they are working on an all-electric version of the Corvette, but they have not provided any concrete release date. It’s expected to be a game changer for the sports car market.
