TESTED: The CORVETTE E-RAY

A Hybrid Supercar That Actually Makes Sense

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is a car that, on paper, sounds like a contradiction. A hybrid Corvette? All-wheel drive? Electric motors and V8s living in harmony? It sounds like someone at GM built a Corvette just to upset purists. And yet, somehow, it works. In fact, it works incredibly well.

Powertrain and Performance

At the back, the E-Ray keeps things traditional with a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated LT2 V8 that produces 369 kW (495 hp) and 637 Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels. At the front, there is a 119 kW (160 hp) electric motor adding another 169 Nm, powered by a 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery tucked into the centre tunnel. Together, the system delivers a combined output of 488 kW (655 hp) and 806 Nm of torque.

All of this results in serious performance. The E-Ray sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. The quarter-mile is done in about 10.5 seconds. Top speed is 296 km/h. These are not just impressive numbers for a Corvette. These are supercar-level figures that put far more expensive European rivals on notice.

How It Drives

This is where the E-Ray becomes more than just a stat sheet. It is not just quick in a straight line. It is properly sorted. The hybrid system is not there to save fuel or cut emissions. It is there to enhance performance, and it does exactly that. The electric motor fills in every gap in power delivery, so the throttle response feels instant and consistent at all speeds.

For the first time in Corvette history, you get all-wheel drive. This changes everything. The E-Ray feels planted in a way no rear-drive Corvette ever has. It can put down all of its power with minimal fuss. Corners become opportunities rather than obstacles. The car grips hard, accelerates harder, and never feels out of control, even in the wet.

The steering is sharp, with good feedback. The chassis feels tight and composed. Despite the extra weight of the battery and front motor, the balance is still there. You can push it hard and it responds with confidence. There is no noticeable delay, no hybrid awkwardness, just a car that does exactly what you ask of it.

Stealth and Practicality

A button on the console activates Stealth Mode. In this mode, the E-Ray drives on electric power alone, up to about 72 km/h, for a few kilometres. It is a surreal experience, gliding silently in something that looks like it should be shouting at the top of its lungs. It is ideal for early mornings, underground car parks, or just enjoying the novelty of a Corvette that can whisper.

Inside, the E-Ray is surprisingly refined. The seats are supportive, the materials feel high quality, and the layout is driver-focused without being overwhelming. You get modern tech, decent storage, and enough comfort to make this more than just a weekend toy. The suspension is firm, but not punishing. You could absolutely daily this car without hating yourself.

Design and Presence

Visually, the E-Ray borrows much from the Z06. It is wide, low, and aggressive, with flared arches and sharp angles. It looks like it means business, because it does. Unique wheels and small E-Ray badges are the only clues that something different lies underneath.

It does not try to look like a hybrid. There are no blue accents, no awkward eco flourishes. This is still a Corvette through and through. It just happens to be one of the quickest and most advanced ones ever built.

Verdict

The Corvette E-Ray is not a gimmick. It is not a compromise. It is a genuinely brilliant performance car that also happens to be a hybrid. It uses its electric components to go faster, grip better, and respond more sharply. It does not try to change what a Corvette is. It just makes it better.

This car proves that performance and progress can work together. You get the drama and sound of a proper V8, the punch and control of electric torque, and the grip and security of all-wheel drive. You get it all in a package that is still affordable by supercar standards.

The E-Ray is not the end of an era. It is a bold step into the next one. It is fast, refined, and clever. Most of all, it is fun. And that is what really matters.