Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Corvette E-Ray is set to start at $104,295 per Chevrolet, which puts it north of the standard Corvette by a fair amount.
- The E-Ray generates 655 horsepower out of its four wheel drive powertrain.
- Fuel economy ratings for the Corvette E-Ray have not yet been released as Chevrolet has not yet released the information.
- The Corvette E-Ray is not an all electric vehicle but it does offer an electric powertrain with a hybrid motor.
How much is the 2024 Corvette E-Ray?
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray will start at $104,295 per Chevrolet for the coupe body style. The upcoming hybrid Corvette is the first time the powerful supercar is receiving any form of electrification. The Corvette has a long history of being the most prevalent and available American supercar.
With the Ford GT leaving the market, there are no other truly comparable Supercars that are American made. The Corvette now has a mid frame engine which makes it comparable to foreign supercars, and gives it sharper handling. The Corvette E-ray is joining upper echelons with its first ever mid frame engine and its first hybrid powertrain.
How much horsepower does the 2024 Corvette E-Ray?
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray generates 655 horsepower which makes it more powerful than the regular Corvette Stingray which only gets 495 horsepower comparatively. The upcoming hybrid supercar pairs with the 6.2 liter V8 stolen from the Stingray which powers the rear wheels with 495 horsepower, and then the electric motor rests on the front axle and generates 160 horsepower which gets you the combined 655 horsepower.
Chevrolet has only slightly shown off the four wheel drive ability, and of course did not make their entire advertisement based on the fact that the Corvette now has all wheel drive and can drive on snow. The E-Ray might be the most capable Corvette to have hit the road, but we do not think that many will be utilizing the Corvette for its “winter” capability.
What is the gas mileage on the E-Ray Corvette?
Unfortunately the gas mileage of the E-Ray has yet to be released as the vehicle has not yet completely been released. We imagine they will offer a slight improvement over the current Corvette’s fuel economy. The Corvette gets 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. This means that the E-Ray will most likely offer an improved gas mileage, but we do not think that it will put the corvette north of 30 mpg by any means.
Is the Corvette E-Ray Electric?
No, the Corvette E-Ray is not fully electric as the name might lead you to believe, it offers a hybrid powertrain. This however is the first electricity that the Corvette has received. This is why the upcoming supercar is making waves in the market as the vehicle introduces some of the first electricity into the American market.
Ford kind of did this but in a way that left most fans of the actual vehicle upset, with the Mustang Mach-e. This electric crossover did offer a fully electric vehicle, but it took away most of what individuals liked about the Mustang, and beyond that the Mustang is more of a muscle car. Chevrolet did not make the same mistake. They introduced the Corvette E-Ray and it is now one of the fastest and most powerful hybrid engines out on the market.