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On one cold morning,
fans camped outside a Chevy dealership in New Hampshire to reserve a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray.
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But what is it about the E-Ray that people line up in the freezing cold for it?
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Its hybrid powertrain combines a V8 engine with an electric motor.
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The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is the first hybrid version of the iconic sports car.
The powerful engine drives the rear wheels, while the electric motor powers the front wheels.
This makes the E-Ray the first all-wheel drive Vette.
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The E-Ray has a total of 655 horsepower. 495 hp comes from the 6.2-liter LT2 V8 engine. The electric motor delivers another 160 hp.
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Want to avoid making noise on the road? Use the E-Ray’s electric-only mode, which Chevy calls “stealth mode.” It even brings up corresponding gauge cluster graphics!
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Chevy promises that the E-Ray will match the Stingray’s 19 mpg combined.
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The E’Ray’s lithium-ion battery pack stores up to 1.9 kWh. You can drive for 3-5 miles on a full charge.
You don’t need to plug the E-Ray.
Its battery charges while coasting, braking, or driving with the Charge+ function engaged. It’ll be topped up before you know it.
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Being the first of the electric Chevrolet Corvettes, the E-Ray has some quirks. They’re not dealbreakers, but they can affect your driving experience.
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When you’re driving in Stealth Mode, the V8 engine can begin to roar if you go faster than 45 mph, hit the throttle, or deplete the battery charge.
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Depending on the trim, the E-Ray might tip the scales between 3,966 and 4,099 lbs. You’ll need tools that can handle the bulk of the heaviest production Corvette.
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The E-Ray’s EV features are a nice bonus to the Corvette experience. But at the end of the day, it’s still a sports car that relies on its V8 engine for most of its performance.
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The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray eases long-time fans into the new and exciting realm of EV performance. It looks like it will be a worthy addition to the proud lineage of America’s Sports Car.
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