Corvette E-Ray (2024–2026): Price, Specs, MPG, Recalls and What Replaced It
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The Corvette E-Ray, sold for 2024–2026, was the first all-wheel-drive Corvette: a 495-hp LT2 V8 drives the rear wheels and a 160-hp front motor the fronts, for 655 hp. Chevrolet announced the 2024 coupe at $104,295 and quoted the 2026 E-Ray at $111,095 with destination. It is gone from the 2027 lineup.[1][3][8]
- Powertrain
- 6.2L LT2 V8 (rear) + front electric motor, 1.9 kWh battery, 8-speed dual-clutch[1]
- Output
- 655 hp combined (495 hp V8 + 160 hp electric)[1]
- EPA combined
- 19 mpg (16 city / 24 highway), all three years[10]
Corvette E-Ray trims, engines & horsepower
Manufacturer ratings. A dash means no source we could verify publishes the figure.
| Model / variant | Years | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Ray (V8)Drives the rear wheels. | 2024–2026 | 6.2L LT2 V8 with Active Fuel Management and stop/start | 495 hp[1] | 470 lb-ft | 8-speed dual-clutch |
| E-Ray (front motor)Battery sits between the seats and charges from regeneration; no plug-in charging. | 2024–2026 | Front-axle electric motor, 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery | 160 hp[1] | 125 lb-ft | — |
| E-Ray (combined)GM does not publish a combined torque figure. | 2024–2026 | LT2 V8 + front electric motor (eAWD) | 655 hp combined[1][3] | — | 8-speed dual-clutch |
Corvette E-Ray original MSRP by year
Base price when new, as published by the manufacturer — not today's value.
| Model year | Model / body | Original MSRP | Destination | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | E-Ray 1LZ coupe | $104,295[1] | — | Price at the January 2023 reveal; GM's footnote does not say whether destination is included |
| 2024 | E-Ray 1LZ convertible | $111,295[1] | — | Price at the January 2023 reveal |
| 2024 | E-Ray (starting) | $106,495[2] | — | Starting MSRP quoted by GM in December 2023 |
| 2025 | E-Ray 1LZ coupe | — | — | No GM pricing release found |
| 2026 | E-Ray (starting) | $111,095[3] | — | Includes destination (GM, September 2026) |
Original manufacturer prices from GM releases; taxes, dealer fees and options are extra.
How the eAWD and Stealth mode work
There is no mechanical link between the front motor and the V8. The eAWD system sends extra power to the front wheels in spirited driving and on low-grip surfaces, and the front motor also extends four-cylinder Active Fuel Management operation.
Stealth mode, selected at start-up, drives the car on electric power alone up to 45 mph before the V8 starts. The engine fires if speed exceeds the limit, the driver asks for more torque, or the battery runs low. Charge+ tops up the battery for extended track laps.
- Standard Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0.
- Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels on Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires; summer tires optional.
- Body 3.6 inches wider than the Stingray, sharing the Z06's wide-body proportions.
- Quarter mile in 10.5 s at 130 mph and 1.1 g on the skidpad (summer tires), per Chevrolet.[1]
Fuel economy (EPA)
The EPA rated the E-Ray at the same figures for all three model years, on premium fuel. That is the same combined figure as the 2024–2026 Stingray (16/25/19).
| Model year | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 2025 | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| 2026 | 16 | 24 | 19 |
Sources: [10]
E-Ray vs the 2027 Grand Sport X
For 2027 the E-Ray no longer appears in Chevrolet's six-model Corvette lineup or in the EPA's 2027 Corvette listings, and its chevrolet.com page redirects to the lineup page. The hybrid all-wheel-drive slot is now the Grand Sport X, which pairs the new 6.7L LS6 V8 with the front motor and battery from the ZR1X. GM says the X suffix now marks eAWD models.
| E-Ray (2024–2026) | Grand Sport X (2027) | |
|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.2L LT2, 495 hp | 6.7L LS6, 535 hp |
| Front motor | 160 hp / 125 lb-ft | 186 hp / 145 lb-ft |
| Combined | 655 hp | 721 hp / 665 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
| Quarter mile | 10.5 s @ 130 mph | 10.4 s @ 131 mph |
| Stealth mode limit | 45 mph | 50 mph |
| EPA combined | 19 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Starting price | $111,095 (2026, incl. destination) | $110,000 (chevrolet.com) |
Corvette E-Ray problems & recalls
Seat belt retractors (2024–2025)
Recall 24V418000 covers 2024–2025 Corvettes whose driver or passenger belt retractor can lock in the stowed position. The defect summary names the Corvette without listing sub-models, so check any E-Ray VIN.[12]
Rear turn-signal failure warning (2025–2026)
Recall 26V213000 names 2025 and 2026 E-Ray coupes and convertibles: a software error may fail to detect a failed rear turn signal.[12]
| Campaign | Date | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V213000 | 2026-04-02 | 2025–2026 | Exterior lighting | Software error may fail to detect a rear turn signal failure (FMVSS 108). Names 2025–2026 E-Ray coupe and convertible among other Corvettes. (32,988 vehicles potentially affected)[12] |
| 26V114000 | 2026-02-26 | 2026 | Equipment | Radio may not have been set to download the electronic owner's manual (FMVSS 208). Names the 2026 Corvette Convertible E-Ray; count covers all GM models in the campaign. (5,861 vehicles potentially affected)[12] |
Listed campaigns name the E-Ray in the NHTSA defect summary. Two Corvette-wide campaigns also cover E-Ray model years without naming sub-models: 24V418000 (2024–2025 seat belt retractors) and 25V536000 (2023–2026 fuel spill while refueling on cars with a left-side radiator/fan). Check the VIN against both.
Check any specific car for open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Best and worst Corvette E-Ray years
Each call is tied to a documented fact — a mechanical change, a recall or a published rating — not opinion.
First year of the E-Ray; Corvette-wide recalls 24V418000 (seat belts) and 25V536000 (refueling fuel spill) cover 2024 model-year Corvettes.[12]
Last E-Ray year, and the first with the redesigned three-screen Corvette cockpit.[4]
Model-year complaint data across every Corvette: Corvette years to avoid.
What to check before buying a used Corvette E-Ray
- Run the VIN for open recalls: 26V213000 (2025–2026), 26V114000 (2026 convertible), plus Corvette-wide 24V418000 and 25V536000.
- Pull both seat belts out fully on a 2024–2025 car; retractors locked in the stowed position are the 24V418000 defect.
- Start the car in Stealth mode and confirm it moves on electric power to near 45 mph before the V8 starts.
- Check that the Charge+ button works and the E-Ray Performance App shows the battery and front-motor output.
- Inspect the standard carbon-ceramic brakes for track wear.
- Confirm whether the car has the ZER Performance Package; GM quotes the 2.5-second 0–60 time with it.
- For the newer interior, a 2026 E-Ray has the 12.7-inch center display, 14-inch driver display and 6.6-inch side touchscreen.
Corvette E-Ray prices today
Prices on used Corvettes vary widely with mileage, options and condition, so we don't publish a single value. Compare current listings below.
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Frequently asked questions
How much did the Corvette E-Ray cost new?
Chevrolet announced the 2024 E-Ray 1LZ coupe at $104,295 and the convertible at $111,295, then quoted $106,495 in December 2023. GM listed the 2026 E-Ray at $111,095 including destination.
Is the Corvette E-Ray discontinued?
The E-Ray is not in Chevrolet's 2027 Corvette lineup or the EPA's 2027 listings. The 2027 Grand Sport X is now the hybrid all-wheel-drive Corvette, using the ZR1X's front motor and battery with the 6.7L LS6 V8.
How much horsepower does the E-Ray have?
655 hp combined: 495 hp and 470 lb-ft from the 6.2L LT2 V8 at the rear, plus 160 hp and 125 lb-ft from the front electric motor.
Do you have to plug in the E-Ray?
No. The 1.9 kWh battery charges from regenerative braking, coasting and normal driving. Stealth mode can run on electric power alone up to 45 mph.
What gas mileage does the E-Ray get?
The EPA rates every 2024–2026 E-Ray at 16 mpg city, 24 highway and 19 combined on premium fuel.
How fast is the E-Ray?
Chevrolet quotes 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a 10.5-second quarter mile at 130 mph.
Sources
Every figure on this page is footnoted to one of these sources. Secondary references are used only to corroborate manufacturer and government figures.
- Corvette goes electrified for its 70th birthday — GM News
- Chevrolet Trax joins Corvette on 10Best lists for 2024 — GM News
- Every AWD and 4WD Chevrolet for sale in 2026 — GM News
- For 2026, Corvette's new interior elevates driver cockpit design — GM News
- America's Quickest Production Car: Corvette ZR1X Does 8.675-Second Quarter-Mile — GM News
- The Chevrolet Grand Sport returns with a new 6.7-liter, 535-horsepower V8 — Chevrolet Pressroom
- Inside the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette's LS6, LT6 and LT7 V8 engines — Chevrolet Pressroom
- Corvette lineup — Chevrolet (chevrolet.com)
- 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X — Chevrolet (chevrolet.com)
- Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray EPA ratings, 2024–2026 — U.S. DOE / EPA fueleconomy.gov
- 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X Hybrid EPA rating — U.S. DOE / EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Recalls Data (dataset 6axg-epim) — NHTSA via U.S. DOT data.transportation.gov
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