The eighth-generation C8 Corvette is a collection of firsts for the iconic performance nameplate, and the latest 2024 Corvette E-Ray continues the theme as the first-ever production Corvette equipped with a hybrid powertrain, as well as the first-ever production Corvette equipped with all-wheel drive. Notably, the C8 Corvette E-Ray is also the first-ever production Corvette equipped with front-wheel drive. Wait… what?
We’ll explain. For those readers who may have missed it, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray mates a mid-mounted V8 with a front-mounted electric motor, the conjunction of which offers all-wheel grip. However, in addition to hybrid electric-gasoline power, the E-Ray also includes a new Stealth Mode, which relies solely on the front-mounted electric motor to move the E-Ray.
Stealth Mode is a good option for those 2024 Corvette E-Ray customers looking to stay in the good graces of their neighbors when leaving early in the morning, or those customers that want to travel short distances (up to 45 mph) without turning over the V8. However, it also means that when operating in Stealth Mode, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray is technically front-wheel drive.
Not that customers will necessarily point to that fact for bragging rights. Still, it’s interesting that the hybrid powertrain enables the Vette to be a front-wheel-drive electric vehicle, at least in the technical sense.
As for the gasoline-powered part of the equation, the new E-Ray features the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2, the same powerplant that powers the C8 Corvette Stingray. Rated at 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, the V8 teams up with the front-mounted motor to produce a maximum of 655 horsepower, with the V8 driving the rear wheels via Chevy’s dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission (RPO code MLH), and the electric drive motor responsible for the front axle. The front motor is powered by a 1.9 kWh battery pack that recharges under normal driving conditions.
As a reminder, the 2024 Corvette E-Ray rides on the GM Y2 platform, with production taking place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky
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That’s awesome the big SUVs should also have an hybrid option not everything EV this or thst…. Look at Tesla yes they are doing good sales but your still limited on how far you can go and I wonder if your really going to get a Tesla car for cheaper even with the lowered pricing… Remember that lower price does not include private sales. Also I truly don’t see ICE going away in just ten years I could be wrong hey what do I know.
I agree that hybrid is the way to go. Chrysler Pacifica has had a hybrid option for years. 2032 Toyota Sienna is hybrid-only.
Great Misleading Headline “2024 Corvette E-Ray Is First-Ever Front-Wheel Drive Vette” – Really guys? Here I thought this Vette was all wheel drive…..
Read the article and you will understand why it says that.
Jonathan always has a difficult time with naming his articles. He needs to think about what he wants to convey before he puts it down. We all knew that it’s a hybrid, but he doesn’t bother think about his writing topic as a whole. Alex really needs to proof read his stuff before it’s allowed.
Johnny Wright it’s part time FWD, part time AWD and full time RWD… I know these hybrids are confusing… It’s kinda like a Volt on Steroids lol 😂! But really this is a pretty cool Corvette!
An Electric Corvette ceases to be a Corvette!
dj… It still has a V8 stop whining and welcome to 2023 not 1963! It’s amazing if this where the Chevy SS Sedan with electric motors no one would care! Porches do this, and they sell really well it makes money for the company which in turn let’s the company develop more products… In this case I read very recently that there will be a Corvette with a twin turbo V8 as well as a new ZR1… So that makes FIVE DIFFERENT Corvette models to choose from when the twin turbo and ZR1 come out… Quit your whining! As for this ERAY Corvette it’s the coolest most fresh Vette in many years ! And it will probably get 25 to 30 MPG as well as be wicked fast! Good job GM/Chevy keep it up.
My opinion that’s not whining! Chevy Man LOL you probably drive a Yugo.
No no no dj I drive a 2010 Chevy Equinox LTZ V6… And yes that’s whining if we left cat manufacturers decisions based on what you typed originally then we would be stuck in the stone age… Wa wa wa it’s not a real Corvette get over it already TROLL!
SORRY NO TROLL HERE. Sounds to me you would but a terd on 4 wheels if they called it a Corvette. But the way I have owned several
Does the E-Ray still have a front trunk or does it lose that with the electric motors?
Still has the frunk. The motor/gearbox sits right behind it. Not sure if the size is identical though.
Why?
Okay, something doesn’t add up with the electric operation. The article says that without “turning over” the motor (gas) that the electric motor could go 45 miles of range? And yet the battery is only 1.9 KW? – bull. I own a 2023 Bolt and if it could travel 45 miles only using 1.9 KW gm’s stock would list higher than Tesla.
Matt loves Porches… Exactly you own a Bolt not an Eray Corvette you answered your own question! GM also wants bragging rights for the Eray!
The article didn’t mention anything about “45 miles of range.” In Stealth Mode (electric only) the electric motor only operates up to 45 MPH. The V8 kicks in above 45 MPH.
It adds up when you notice that he said, “short distances (up to 45 mph) without turning over the V8.”
Sandy Munro Hater… Corvettes under normal driving conditions are not loud cars… You have to stomp the gas pedal to make noise… Besides only men and women who need constant attention need a loud car! I would rather go silent right past everyone including the cops!
Wish GM could use this technology to make a cool sedan (SS), or save the Camaro.
Well, they didn’t screw it up like the mustang now that is embarrassing