Wowser! This is probably the most apt expression for this astonishing car; a car that, for a prestige supercar, is very well priced and specified to a high level: and it is a hybrid! That’s right, the silent roar of electrical innovation meets the heritage of huge horsepower as the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray takes a bow. It appeared in the UK at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed a while back.
It is Chevrolet’s first-ever electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, melding a bold fusion of classic muscle and cutting-edge hybrid technology and it is available to buy now in right-hand drive form, with deliveries set to start in September 2025.
It Looks Like A Corvette
No matter the season, the Corvette E-Ray, which is available as both coupé and convertible models, uses electrification to enhance the driving experience. With intense straight-line performance, all-weather confidence and sure-footed grand touring capabilities that can only be achieved with electric all-wheel-drive (eAWD), this premium sports car is perfect for countries with unpredictable climates. Further the E-Ray stands alone as the only sports car to unite a naturally aspirated V8 with an electrified all-wheel-drive system, delivering the thrill of classic power and the lightning-quick response of modern electric performance.
The E-Ray certainly offers something bold and different. The design reflects the car’s performance capabilities, featuring wider bumpers (fenders), quarter panels and fascias, contributing to its sleek and aerodynamic profile. It’s a real head-turner.
Inside, the cockpit combines functional technology with luxurious craftsmanship. The Chevrolet E-Ray shares its assertive, wide-body stance with other sports cars from the brand, designed to accommodate wider wheels that enhance grip and control, essential for managing the vehicle’s increased torque at each wheel. Exclusive to this model, lightweight 20 inch and 21 inch staggered alloy wheels feature a distinctive twisted five-spoke star design, underscoring the E-Ray’s unique identity within the Corvette range. The Corvette E-Ray’s electric motor over the front axle is compact, preserving space in the front storage compartment.
Inside, the E-Ray features a driver-centric cockpit inspired by fighter jets no less and highlighted by a standard Head-Up Display and a Performance Data and Video Recorder. Seamless connectivity comes standard with wireless ‘Apple CarPlay’ and ‘Android Auto’ compatibility, while the optional 14-speaker Bose Performance Series sound system delivers an immersive audio experience.
Carbon brakes are standard and there are various options and trim differences to personalise the vehicle. Choices include four alloy wheel finishes, ten exterior colour choice including ‘Hysteria Purple’, ‘Seawolf Grey’ and ‘Torch Red’. Add optional double racing stripe packages or standard carbon flash badging. The car is also available with black exhaust tips and bright badging, a visual carbon fibre ground effects splitter to help create additional downforce and optional carbon fibre wheels in carbon flash – offering over 18.5kg overall weight saving over the standard alloy wheels.
It Drives Like A Corvette
One of the defining traits of the Corvette driving experience is the instant surge of power delivered by low-end torque and the E-Ray delivers it in style. The 2025 Corvette E-Ray’s electrified propulsion system provides exhilarating acceleration to power out of corners and effortlessly complete passing manoeuvres. It can also provide limited all-electric propulsion at the driver’s discretion upon startup.
There’s a reason the car is configured in this way; control and handling. The E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system constantly monitors the driving surface and adapts in real time to maximise grip and control. In dynamic driving scenarios or low-traction conditions, the system intuitively directs additional power to the front wheels, enhancing composure and stability and, furthermore, there’s no need to plug in – the E-Ray’s battery recharges automatically through regenerative braking, coasting and everyday driving, for a seamless and efficient hybrid experience.
The E-Ray’s 6.2L V8 features ‘Active Fuel Management’ (AFM) enabling four-cylinder operation in various driving scenarios. The E-Ray pairs AFM and power from the electric front axle to seamlessly extend opportunities for four-cylinder operation for improved efficiency without comprising performance. The amount of electric assist is tailored within each of the Corvette E-Ray’s six driver-selectable modes namely, Tour, Sport, Track, Weather, My Mode and Z-Mode. Drivers can also select the Charge+ feature that maximises the battery’s state of charge.
The E-Ray Performance App on the infotainment system provides the driver with technical insights into how the propulsion system is operating. There are three primary display layouts: Gauges which display dynamic power output from the electric motor and V8 engine; Dyno, which provides a graph of power/torque across selectable time intervals and finally Data, which showcases electrical system performance and efficiency.
Silent Running
The Corvette E-Ray’s two driver-initiated electric modes enable the car to travel under electric propulsion in certain conditions. The electric motor also optimises track performance. Stealth Mode enables all-electric driving, when selected at start-up, for up to approximately four miles before the V8 engine starts. It is designed for quietly exiting a neighbourhood, with a limited speed of 44mph. The engine automatically engages if the vehicle’s speed exceeds this limit, if additional torque is requested by the driver, or the E-Ray’s battery pack is depleted.
Performance Cars At MHH International
This new sports car demonstrates what can be done to embrace modern technology while still maintaining the kind of motoring power that drivers crave. MHH International offer a wide range of high performance vehicles from the brands we love. These prizes can be exported from the UK using our comprehensive service to worldwide destinations that include New Zealand and Kenya among many others. The full list is available on our website coupled with all the information needed to go about purchasing a car to import to your Country of residence and how VAT-free options are available in certain circumstances. Ask our experienced colleagues for full details.
