2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Preview

June 12th, 2023 by

The upcoming 2024 Corvette E-Ray is like nothing Chevrolet has made before. No joke: the electric motor that Chevrolet has built in tandem with the E-Ray’s impressive V8 engine, only serves to contribute more to the Corvette’s massive horsepower. That means next year, the E-Rays truly are arriving in style; it will be an innovative 2024 model that will make history as the first electrified Corvette. We can’t wait to see what else is in store, as we go over all the details so far in this preview guide.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Exterior
  • The new electric battery will work side by side with the Corvette’s already impressive V8 engine.
  • Expect little benefit when it comes to fuel economy with the E-Ray.
  • The standard all-wheel drivetrain is now electrified, split between gas and battery.

WHAT DOES ELECTRICITY BRING TO THE CORVETTE’S POWER?

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray On The Road

Simply put; extra horsepower. In this dramatic change to the Corvette lineup, the 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery adds 160 horsepower to the Corvette’s LT2 6.2-liter V8, 495 horsepower. That’s a combined horsepower of 655 between the battery and the V8. The all-wheel-drive system the E-Ray has is split between the gas and electric engines, with 160 horsepower going to the front wheels from the electric drive unit and the other 495 coming from the V8 on the back wheels.

The game-changing battery pack is made up of 80 refrigerant-chilled Chem pouch cells with a liquid power-cooled power inverter. Designed by LG, it was created to charge rapidly and keep cool whether in the garage or on the road. The entire system can be viewed at any time on the road as well via the performance pages of the E-Ray’s infotainment system. The entire battery setup has been positioned underneath the car to make room for the V8 at the front and the AC motor at the back and weighs about 100 pounds altogether.

The V8 engine is taken directly from the Corvette Stingray Z51, and combined with the new battery, it completes the 0-60 benchmark test in 2.5 seconds and completes the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds. Top speeds are said to be up to 180 mph, with the electric motor stopping its contribution around 150 mph. With next year’s E-Ray, you’re getting everything you already know and love about the speed Corvette has to offer, with the efficiency that future innovation provides.

EXTERIOR: MATCHING ITS PRICE

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Interior

The upcoming Corvette E-Ray will focus on its speedster, and sporty function by adding wider fenders, quarter panels, and fascias. The new, sleek-looking design elements don’t just offer a cool look but further its aerodynamic beauty. With all the new accents, stripes, wheels, and other updates – you can expect to pay for the luxury. Right now, starting prices for the E-Ray are around $102,900 and will be available in late 2023.

FEATURES & PACKAGES

It’s been 70 years in the making but E-Ray has all the best those 70 years of innovation have to offer. When you hop in the driver’s seat, you’re greeted with an all-inclusive, Corvette command center. The diagonal infotainment system facing the driver feels like the car is eager to respond. Apple Car Play and Android Auto are accessible, with a standard heads-up display to keep your eyes on the road.

The E-Ray also comes equipped with a Performance Data Recorded, helping fly past the best of the best when out on the rack. It doesn’t sleep on entertainment with its 14-speaker Bose Performance Series system. As if the video game look/feel wasn’t enough with this car, as soon as you start up your E-Ray, you have the option to enter “stealth mode.” It’s like unlocking a secret game code: buckle up, press the brake pedal, twist the drive knob counterclockwise, and press the ignition and you’ll be driving out of any location; incognito mode.

2024 IS BRINGING THE BEST CORVETTE YET

Strap in and get ready for a thrill ride, as the 2024 Corvette E-Ray will be here before you know it. It’s expected that with every iteration of a car’s lifespan, we see innovation and updates over many years. With the E-Ray, we can’t help but feel like the apex of this ride is finally here, and we are anticipating more great things to come for the Corvette.

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