Chevrolet’s most advanced Corvette ever has arrived, with deliveries of the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to commence across Australia and New Zealand in August.
According to Chevrolet, the E-Ray’s arrival heralds a new peak in electrified AWD performance, with its advanced powertrain delivering both blistering acceleration and efficient excitement.
The E-Ray is not an electric vehicle or a traditional hybrid, but rather a fuel-efficient performance vehicle with electrified propulsion that does not need charging.
Offered exclusively in 3LZ Coupe configuration for Australia and New Zealand, the E-Ray retains the same powerful LT2 6.2L V8 from the Corvette Stingray but adds an electric drive unit on its front axle, delivering more power, more torque, and even faster acceleration.
While Chevrolet’s V8 delivers 369kW of power and 637Nm of torque on its own, the E-Ray’s electrified powertrain lifts those outputs to 488kW and 806Nm, unlocking a sprint to 60mph (97km/h) in just 2.5 seconds*.
Helping harness those outputs is Chevrolet’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, with both automatic or driver-focused manual mode, while the electrified AWD system delivers grip, balance and precision whether on the road or track, says Chevrolet.
Further sharpening the performance attributes is the inclusion of carbon-ceramic brakes. The high-performance ZER Performance Package is standard for Australia and New Zealand. The latter dials up E-Ray’s track-ready character, with the inclusion of high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, ZER Performance Suspension with Magnetic Ride Control, and a taller spoiler wicker for track use.
“The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is possibly our most hotly anticipated model to date, and I can’t wait to see drivers across Australia and New Zealand behind the wheel of this tremendously engaging electrified Corvette,” says Jess Bala, Managing Director General Motors Australia and New Zealand.
“This is the best of Corvette today, paired with the brand’s exciting, electrified tomorrow, and it’s the kind of performance vehicle that needs to be driven to believed. And that day is coming, and coming fast, for the people of Australia and New Zealand.”
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: Powertrain
With a rated power output of 119kW, the electrified motor powering the front axle along with the mid-mounted LT2 V8 engine provides 488kW of combined power. And while the LT2 V8 engine provides 637Nm torque to the rear wheels, the electric motor adds an additional 169Nm torque to the front wheels.
The standard eight-speed dual-clutch transmission combines the smoothness of an automatic with the control of a manual, giving drivers high efficiency, lightning-quick shifts, and shorter lap times, accessed through the wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
A 1.9-kWh lithium-ion battery electrifies Corvette for the first time, powering the electric drive unit that runs the front wheels. The battery is self-charging, picking up energy as the vehicle drives and brakes. It is rapidly replenished via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.
Elevating the mid-engine platform with electrified AWD assist takes the E-Ray to a whole new level of performance. Not only does this bring a huge leap in all-season capability through AWD, but the intelligent controls also dynamically adjust in real time to provide front axle assist for stability and balance —providing the ultimate in precision and control.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: Design
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray builds on the refined athletic styling and performance-driven design of the Corvette family, sharing its wider exterior proportions with the Z06 and delivering a low, wide stance that demands attention, says the company.
Its standard ground effects and spoiler contribute to aerodynamics, while matching bodycolour accents, exclusive E-Ray badging and unique alloys provide a look that’s both polished and potent.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: Tech
Like the Stingray, the Corvette E-Ray is equipped with drive modes to suit almost any condition, with Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, MyMode and Z-Mode. These modes unlock performance and deliver cosseting comfort, taking advantage of the advanced Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ system.
Another option exclusive to the E-Ray is Stealth Mode, which allows drivers to use only electric power for four to six kilometres at speeds of up to 72km/h. Stealth Mode means near-silent startup and take-off in suburban streets.
Also exclusive to E-Ray is the in-car Performance App, which delivers key driving data and telematics regarding the electric propulsion system to the driver.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: Colours
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray is available in 14 exterior colours — including Black, Red Mist, Carbon Flash, Amplify Orange, Hypersonic Grey, Accelerate Yellow, Sea Wolf Green, Cacti Green, Silver Flare, Rapid Blue, Ceramic Matrix Grey, Riptide Blue Metallic, Torch Red and Arctic White — while seven interior colour schemes, and two seating options, are also offered.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray: Price and Specs
RRP $285,000 NZD*
Powertrain
- 6.2L LT2 V8 and front-axle electric drive unit, 1.9kWh lithium-ion battery, eAWD, 488kW,
- 806Nm, 8sp dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifters
Dimensions
- Length: 4688mm
- Width: 2025mm (without mirrors)
- Height: 1234mm
- Wheelbase: 2722mm
- Track (front): 1685mm
- Track (rear): 1678mm
- Minimum dry weight: 1781kg
Interior technology
- Drive Modes (Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, MyMode and Z-Mode)
- Performance app
- Dual-zone climate
- Cruise Control
- Wireless phone charging
- Bose 14-speaker Performance Series audio
- 8.0-inch Diagonal Colour Touch Screen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto^
- Performance Data Recorder
- Full colour head-up display
- 12-inch configurable colour cluster
- Front curb camera view
ZER Performance package
- ZER Performance Suspension with Magnetic Selective Ride Control
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S ZP Performance tyres – 275/30ZR20 front and 345/25ZR21 rear
- Spoiler wicker
Brakes wheels
- Brembo Performance Carbon Ceramic antilock brakes
- 20-inch front, 21-inch rear alloys
Safety and Driver Assistance
- Rear camera mirror
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- HD front and rear Vision Camera
- Rear park assistSide Blind Zone Alert
- Central locking interior storage – glove box and console
- Forward Collision Alert with Low-Speed AEB
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Front Distance Indicator
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Intelligent auto high beam assist
Interior Trim
- Eight-way powered driver and passenger seats
- Carbon fibre and leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Leather wrapped instrument panel
- Suede microfibre wrapped upper interior trim
Exterior Features
- Performance exhaust
- Front Lift Suspension System with memory
- Rear spoiler
- Heated, body-coloured mirrors
- Keyless access with push-button start
- Soft close engine hatch cover and frunk
