Review: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Convertible

I spend a few days with the 2024 Corvette E-Ray to see what the first AWD hybrid Corvette is like to drive and live with. Using the same strong V8 from the regular C8 and powerful front electric motors, you get basically the same performance as the Z06 while getting fuel economy like a regular Corvette. Beyond that and the 4 season capability, it's hard to justify the E-Ray over the similarly priced Z06. But for those that like what the E-Ray offers, it's a ton of fun like all the other C8s. What do you think about the E-Ray? Would you want an AWD Corvette? Thanks to Chevrolet for providing this vehicle to review!

Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
2:03 Interior
4:13 Initial impressions
6:58 Acceleration
9:04 Handling
10:17 Launch and manual shifts
12:27 More handling thoughts
13:57 Other thoughts
15:38 Highway driving and safety tech
16:40 Impressions after a few days
17:09 Fuel economy
17:50 Pricing and competitor comparisons

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[decepticonstinger]

Sweet review, and Happy birthday Matt!

[blackedout.fan]

Hi Matt! :) Thank you for being my role model for all these years! :)

[rickjames]

This car looks awesome in the white and blue.

[lilrockstarrs]

Something about Matt + a Corvette is perfection lol I’ve watched your C7 Z06 vid and stingray numerous times love to see it!

[williamlong]

Got to ride shotgun in one of these on the Angeles Crest Highway last year and it was absolutely incredible. Insane levels of capability these have and the kind of hybrid I can get behind.

[AmericanBlackKid]

C8 is my dream car. Love the e ray and this spec/color. Thanks for the review!

[danwerner]

Thanks Matt I just ordered mine and CAN'T WAIT

[anthonymaldonado]

Hey Matt, awesome review. One thing I have to disagree with is the performance for cost comment when relating it to a 911. It's no secret Porsche underrates their cars. The old GTS on paper was a 0-60 in 3.1 seconds when equipped with PDK and AWD. When tested, the 4 GTS was hitting 2.8 0-60 times. The new GTS on paper shows a 2.9 0-60, I would bet that it's closer to 2.5-2.6s. Porsche has always been about efficient power, and effective driving dynamics. I'm sure the E Ray is an awesome street car and probably super fun around the track, but if your talking low to mid 100K cars, I would pick the Porsche anytime.

[tylerbuchanan]

Lane assist is standard on the 24 C8’ models. The button is up by the rear view mirror. I have it on my 24 Stingray 2LT HTC.

[graczmisiek]

So many times I gave up on a night drive because it was midnight and although I'm nocturnal but with my V8 Camaro I didn't want to wake up my neighbour...hood. The stealth option is a game changer, shame I can't afford an upgrade!

[pira.kathir]

Great vid, and a good length. I like the highway pull portion. You should have a highway on-ramp acceleration segment! (Probably the most relatable acceleration test)

[bullittboost]

I’m a Mustang guy but I absolutely love the C8 Vette. A little out of my budget but definitely one of my favorites.

[antoniocail]

That. White with those blue racing stripes is gorgeous good video 📸

[bmitchellc]

Fully agree with you Matt on the Corvette group (along with Aston Martin and Porsche) offering actual COLORS for interiors, rather than variations on hues of dirt - like the rest of the industry.

[Borp]

In my opinion the BEST thing about the E-Ray is that in 20 years there won't be any 70 year old dudes sitting next to them with a board telling you how rare it is because they don't like electrified stuff lol.

[unvjustintime]

i still remember the camaro ZL1 review was fun, watched it many times, almost bought one

[OneAndOnlyKJx]

It's a neat car, but I'd definitely rather have my Z06

[Fred-vyhm]

So the Z06 sounds better, revs higher and out accelerates the E-Ray past the quarter mile while the E-Ray is quicker, cheaper, has better fuel economy and range, is four season capable, has a plusher ride and better standard brakes. As a Canadian it seems to me that choosing the E-Ray over the Z06 is a no brainer.

[GT]

GM missed the opportunity to have the mandated ev noise sound like an idling V8

[PhantomX]

These are gorgeous. Hope I can get one one day