2025 Corvette E-Ray Convertible Blends V8 Power With Hybrid Tech To Create The Perfect Package

Words and photos by Atif Kazmi for Por Homme

Every time we’re test driving a new car, we immediately ask ourselves if there’s something like it on the market already; one that checks all the same boxes. Now, a naturally-aspirated, V8-powered Chevy Corvette Stingray can barely be compared to anything else on the road. And with the 2025 Corvette E-Ray, we get an American supercar that’s a testament to the idea that “your biggest competition is yourself.” Rather than comparing itself to the likes of Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini, Chevrolet’s Corvette E-Ray looks inward and carves its own lane along the way.

As Chevrolet’s first hybrid Corvette, the E-Ray doesn’t just aim to surpass its rivals—it challenges the very essence of what a Corvette can be, swiftly pushing the boundaries of performance, design, and innovation. The Corvette E-Ray takes an already great thing — its naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 — and makes it even better. The addition of a front-mounted electric motor introduces eAWD, a first for the Corvette lineup. While the mid-engined C8 Corvette is no slouch in its petrol-only variants, electrifying the offering makes it an even better daily drive than it already is and unlocks instant torque in the process. The numbers speak for themselves as the E-Ray can go 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds while packing just slightly less horsepower than the track-focused Corvette Z06. 

Turn on the Corvette E-Ray’s Stealth Mode from the carbon fiber steering wheel and you’re now running in an all-electric mode that gives you roughly 45 miles of all-electric driving. Now, there isn’t a plug-in component to this so as you drive over 45 mph, the battery gradually recharges itself when not in use. We spent time driving the E-Ray in all its various drive modes. Though we preferred to drive in Sport mode on the open road, Stealth Mode quickly become our preferred mode when driving locally around town and even in the city.

The Corvette E-Ray design is closer in proportion to a Z06 than a standard Stingray. It’s even sporting the Z06’s wider body and coming standard with carbon ceramic brakes and standard mag ride control 4.0, another standard option coming over from the Z06. Subtle differences come in the form of E-Ray specific badging and exclusive wheel options. Our test vehicle came in a beautiful Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic paint that sways between a rich white finish and an ultra light gray one, depending on how the light hits it. Inside, you’re met with Twilight Blue leather throughout. It’s really rich finish and works extremely well with the rest of the spec here. 

Our test vehicle was a top-of-the line 3LZ Convertible trim, featuring a fully retractable roof, GT2 bucket seats, and a 14-speaker audio system from Bose’ Performance Series. 

Sports cars are having a hard time transitioning to electrification but the folks at Chevrolet are doing all they can to strike the perfect balance between the Corvette’s past, present and future.  Quite frankly, the 2025 Corvette E-Ray is a bold step that only Chevrolet could take. While maybe you’re not quite ready to transition your family sedan or SUV to all-electric just yet (exceptions exist), we’re having a hard time playing devil’s advocate with the E-Ray. A naturally-aspirated V8 — not V6 — mated to a hybrid platform gives us a combined horsepower number of 655. The mid-engine layout that fans have come to love remains along with the aggressive styling the C8-generation is now known for. The E-Ray doesn’t scream electric and proves you never really have to.

Pricing for the 2025 Corvette E-Ray starts at just $106,900 for the coupe and $113,900 for the convertible. See more of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray in the gallery and head to corvette.com to learn more. Swipe to see more looks of the Corvette E-Ray and head to your local Chevrolet showroom and experience the E-Ray’s versatility for yourself.