Chevrolet Corvette C8 E-Ray
The 2024 Corvette C8 E-Ray is the first all-wheel-drive Corvette and the first American sports car with a hybrid powertrain. It is a cross between the standard C8 and an electric sports car with a 6.2-liter V8 in the back paired with an electric motor that powers the front wheels and helps with acceleration (via Chevrolet).
Of course, with an overall weight of almost 4,000 pounds, the C8 E-Ray is heavy. But it must be since it features additional components and a battery pack between the seats. It also features a wider track, a different design, and many specific E-Ray options that distinguish this model from the rest of the C8 Corvette range. Chevrolet claims that 0 to 60 mph is achievable in 2.5 seconds and that E-Ray has driving dynamics equal to or better than the C8 Z06. However, despite it being very advanced, this is a Corvette with a base price of over $100.000, which is another controversial aspect of it.