2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray LaGrange

Starting in late 2023, General Motors is introducing the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray. GM is making history in the sports car arena. The vehicle has two separate propulsion systems, a naturally aspirated V-8 engine and an electric motor, making it the first-ever hybrid Corvette.

The two powertrains give the vehicle a combined 655 horsepower. The vehicle also has an electrified AWD (eAWD), making it a capable car for any weather. GM provides the E-Ray in two body styles: coupe and convertible.

Learn about the vehicle’s features, trims, performance and how it differs from the non-electric Corvette Stingray.

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Trims

• 1LZ
• 2LZ
• 3LZ

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 1LZ

The 1LZ is the base trim of the mid-engine 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray. However, it still has interesting features like GT1 bucket seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a Bose Premium speaker system.

It’s also available in a coupe body style with an MSRP of $106,595 and convertible with an MSRP of $113,595.

Features of the mid-engine 1LZ trim include:

• 6.2L V8 DI engine producing 495 Horsepower with 470 lb-ft of torque
• 655 combined horsepower (160 hp from eAWD)
• 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Electrified AWD
• E-Ray performance suspension
• Performance Brembo carbon ceramic anti-lock brakes
• Performance exhaust

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 2LZ

The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 2LZ is the mid-trim. The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 2LZ coupe has an MSRP of $112,095 and the convertible has an MSRP of $119,095.

It has fewer features than the 3LZ. However, it has additional features over the 1LZ, like a head-up display, wireless device charging, performance data, and a video recorder. Additional features of the 2LZ include:

• 6.2L V8 DI engine producing 495 Horsepower with 470 lb-ft of torque
• 655 combined horsepower (160 hp from eAWD)
• 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Electrified AWD
• E-Ray performance suspension
• Performance Brembo carbon ceramic anti-lock brakes
• Performance exhaust

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 3LZ

The 3LZ is the top trim of the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray. The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 3LZ has an MSRP of $117,545 for the coupe and an MSRP of  $124,545 for the convertible.

It has extra features over the 2LZ, like a suede microfiber-wrapped upper interior trim package. Other features include:

• 6.2L V8 DI engine producing 495 Horsepower with 470 lb-ft of torque
• 655 combined horsepower (160 hp from eAWD)
• 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
• Electrified AWD
• E-Ray performance suspension
• Performance Brembo carbon ceramic anti-lock brakes
• Performance exhaust

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Exterior

The E-Ray has no major exterior changes compared to the standard Stingray. It shares the same body design as the Corvette Z06, meaning it gets a wide body to look more muscular and aggressive.

The E-Ray stands apart from the full gas-powered Corvettes with an E-Ray badging on the rear fender.

Other exterior accents include a body-color rear spoiler, front and rear grille accents, LED headlamps and outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators.

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Interior

The interior of the E-Ray is similar to a standard Corvette. However, there are a few different changes on the inside. The vehicle has an E-Ray badging on the doorsill and base of the steering wheel.

Corvette enthusiasts will also note that the E-Ray has two extra buttons on the side of the center tunnel that control new functions not on previous generation Corvettes. One controls auto stop-start, and the other activates Charge Plus for race track driving.

Other interior features of the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray include an 8-inch premium infotainment system. It has Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and built-in Google compatibility.

All trims get a premium Bose speaker system. However, the 1LZ trim gets 10 speakers while the 2LZ and 3LZ get a 14-speaker audio system.

The 2LZ and 3LZ also get a performance data and video recorder. The tool records real-time footage and performance of the car, which you can playback. The vehicle seats two people in GT bucket seats. They are sporty in appearance but also provide comfort.

Other interior features include:

• Black seat belts
• An 8-way power driver seat
• Dual-zone climate control
• Heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats on 2LZ and 3LZ

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Wheels and Suspension

The E-Ray has 20-inch front, and 21-inch rear nickel forged aluminum wheels. Chevrolet pairs the vehicle’s wheels with Michelin Pilot All-Season sport tires. They are ideal for most weather conditions for maximum handling.

The vehicle has an E-Ray performance suspension with magnetic selective ride control. It works by reading the road every millisecond to adapt to the smoothest ride for the occupants in milliseconds. The suspension also includes performance traction management.

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Cargo Space

The 2024 Chevy Corvette has two trunk spaces, one in the rear and one at the front. They give a combined cargo volume of 12.5 cubic feet.

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Color Options

The exterior color options of the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray include:

• Arctic White
• Black
• Torch Red
• Silver Flare Metallic
• Cacti Green
• Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic
• Hypersonic Gray Metallic
• Carbon Flash Metallic
• Riptide Blue Metallic
• Rapid Blue
• Accelerate Yellow Metallic
• Amplify Orange Tintcoat
• Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat
• Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat

Interior color options of the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray include:

• Adrenaline Red
• Adrenaline Red Dipped
• Artemis
• Natural Dipped
• Natural
• Two-tone Blue
• Sky Cool Grey
• Jet Black
• Jet Black with Red Stitching
• Jet Black with Yellow Stitching

Performance of the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray

The all-new 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray is all about performance rather than achieving better fuel economy, as is the case with most sports cars. The E-Ray can reach 0-60 mph in an impressive 2.5 seconds. Here’s how:

2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Power Delivery and Acceleration

Powering up the 2024 Chevy E-Ray is the 6.2L V8 DI engine found on the normal Stingrays. It delivers an impressive 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. A Lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to boost the power figures by 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque.

The V8 engine and electric motor combined work to churn out an impressive 655 hp with the eAWD.

This power is enough to push the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds. Chevrolet claims it’s the fastest Corvette. The vehicle does this despite weighing 3900 pounds for the coupe and 4050 pounds for the convertible.

Additional Features of the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray

The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has safety and driver convenience packages like all Chevrolet vehicles. They include:

• Automatic emergency braking
• Front pedestrian and bicycle braking
• Active handling with traction control
• Daytime running lamps
• HD rear vision cameras
• Rear park assist
• Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
• Front, seat, thorax airbag for driver and passenger
• Teen driver assist
• Three years remote access plan to control your vehicle from your smartphone

Difference Between the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray and the Corvette Stingray Z06

The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray and the Chevy Corvette Stingray Z06 are the top models in Chevrolet’s Corvette lineup. As a result, the two vehicles share many similarities, and it’s even hard to distinguish them apart at first glance.

They share the same body style design and are both racetrack-capable. Here is how the two vehicles compare.

Features	2024 Corvette E-Ray	2024 Corvette Z06
Engine Power	6.2L V8 DI engine	5.5L V8 DI engine
Power	655 hp/ 481 kW	670 hp/ 460 lb-ft of torque
Transmission	8-speed dual-clutch transmission	8-speed dual-clutch transmission
0-60 mph	2.5 Seconds	2.6 Seconds
Top Speed	183 mph	195 mph
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Body Style	2 door Coupe/ Convertible	2 door Coupe
Price	$106,595 (Base Model coupe)	$112,700 (Base Model coupe)
Fuel Economy	16 mpg (city), 24 mpg (highway)	16 mpg (city), 24 mpg (highway)

 

Other new features on the 2024 Chevy Corvette not on regular Stingrays include:

• Stealth Mode – Activates by stepping on the brake pedal while the car is off and selecting it on the driver information screen using the drive mode dial. It drives the vehicle quietly on electric motors for a range of 4 miles with speeds of up to 45 mph.
• An Auto stop-start button
• A Charge Plus function ideal for race track applications
• A five-spoke star wheel design
• An optional Electric Blue body-length stripe package
• An All Wheel Drive electric system

FAQs

How Much Will the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Cost?

The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray has a starting price of $106,595 for the 1LZ trim coupe and $113,595 for the base trim convertible.

The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 2LZ coupe starts at $112,095 and the convertible starts at $119,095.

The 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray 3LZ starts at $117,545 for the coupe and $124,545 for the convertible.

Is the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Fully Electric?

No, the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray isn’t fully electric. Instead, it’s a hybrid that combines power from a V8 engine with an electric motor. It’s also not a plug-in hybrid. The vehicle charges the battery pack as you drive.

Is the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray Faster Than the Z06?

According to General Motors, the 2024 Chevy Corvette E-Ray is faster than the Z06. It reaches 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds compared to Z06s in 2.6 seconds. However, the Z06 can achieve a top speed of 195 mph. This is higher than the 183 mph top speed that the E-Ray reaches.