2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette ever built, and one number frames the whole car: 655 horsepower sent to all four corners. A naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 still lives behind the seats, but now a front-axle electric motor puts power down through the front wheels too. For a buyer stepping up from the Stingray, what you gain is traction and launch that a rear-drive car cannot match — a 2.5-second sprint to 60 mph, grip in the wet, and a mid-engine sports car that stays composed when the pavement turns greasy.

George Nunnally Chevrolet sells and services the E-Ray across Northwest Arkansas, and this variant page stays focused on what actually sets the E-Ray apart: its hybrid drivetrain, its wide-body chassis, and its pricing. For the full lineup, side-by-side numbers, the complete measurement chart, and the cabin technology walkthrough, follow the links in each section rather than repeating them here.

What the E-Ray Adds Over the Stingray

The Stingray is a rear-drive coupe or convertible built around a single V8. The E-Ray keeps that engine and adds a second power source at the front axle, turning the Corvette into an all-wheel-drive machine for the first time in the model's history. That changes the character of the car in three ways that matter day to day on the roads around here.

First, all-wheel drive means the E-Ray finds grip when a rear-drive car would spin. Winters here arrive as glaze and freezing rain more than snow, and that is precisely where an all-wheel-drive sports car stops being a novelty. Second, the electric front motor fills in torque instantly off the line, so acceleration feels immediate rather than building. Third, the E-Ray runs on Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires as standard, making it the Corvette you can drive on a cold morning without swapping rubber. The trade is weight — the hybrid hardware pushes curb weight to roughly 3,774 lb in coupe form, heavier than a Stingray.

2026 E-Ray Engine and Drivetrain

At the rear sits the LT2 6.2L V8, naturally aspirated, producing 495 hp and 470 lb-ft. Ahead of the cabin, an electric motor on the front axle adds 160 hp and 125 lb-ft. Working together they deliver 655 hp combined through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. This is electrified all-wheel drive: the front wheels are driven electrically, the rear wheels mechanically, and the system blends the two on the fly.

The battery is a 1.9 kWh lithium-ion pack mounted between the seats. It is self-charging — energy comes from regenerative braking and from the V8 itself, so there is no plug, no charge port, and no cord to manage. You fuel the E-Ray exactly like any other Corvette. EPA ratings land at 16 city, 24 highway, and 19 combined, quoted in ordinary MPG because a self-charging hybrid carries no MPGe figure.

Stealth Mode

Stealth Mode is a selectable electric-only launch. The E-Ray can pull away on battery power alone up to about 45 mph before the V8 wakes up — useful for a quiet early departure without announcing a 655-hp car to the whole street. On the numbers, the E-Ray runs 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds.

E-Ray Chassis and Hardware

The E-Ray uses the wide body, measuring 79.7 inches across, the same broad footprint that gives the car its planted stance. It comes standard with hardware that is optional or unavailable elsewhere in the range: Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes and Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 are both included. Wheels measure 20 inches at the front and 21 inches at the rear.

Because the all-season Michelins are standard, the E-Ray is genuinely usable on the Ozark backroads year-round, with summer tires available for owners who want maximum dry grip. For the complete measurement chart and hardware detail across every model, see the Corvette specs and dimensions page, and for the cabin and driver displays, the technology and interior overview.

E-Ray Pricing and Packages

The E-Ray comes as a coupe or a convertible, with three model levels — 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ — that add equipment and interior appointments as you move up. Starting MSRP figures below exclude destination.

To put a real payment against either configuration, run the numbers on our payment calculator or start a financing request before you visit.

Where the E-Ray Sits in the Corvette Lineup

Like every Corvette, the E-Ray carries 12.6 cubic feet of cargo across its front and rear trunks, and the lineup opens at $70,000 with the Stingray.

The E-Ray occupies a distinct middle ground: it is quicker and more capable than the Stingray yet built for all-weather usability rather than the track focus of the Z06. It is the only Corvette that pairs supercar acceleration with all-wheel-drive traction. To compare the three head-to-head across power, price, and purpose, use the models compared breakdown.

Which Buyer Should Choose the E-Ray

Shop the E-Ray at George Nunnally Chevrolet

George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks and orders the 2026 Corvette E-Ray for buyers across NWA, minutes from Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the roads that make owning a car like this worthwhile. Every E-Ray carries a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage, and an 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid battery warranty.

Start with current E-Ray inventory, widen the search to all Corvettes in stock, or dig into the full Corvette research hub for background before you decide.

2026 Corvette E-Ray Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Corvette E-Ray all-wheel drive?

Yes. The E-Ray is the first all-wheel-drive Corvette. The V8 drives the rear wheels while an electric motor drives the front axle, so power reaches all four wheels — a real advantage on the wet and cold mornings common to Northwest Arkansas.

Does the E-Ray plug in to charge?

No. The E-Ray is a self-charging hybrid with no plug and no charge port. Its 1.9 kWh battery is topped up by regenerative braking and by the engine as you drive, so you fuel it with gas exactly like any other Corvette.

What is Stealth Mode?

Stealth Mode is a selectable electric-only launch. The E-Ray can move away on battery power alone up to about 45 mph before the 6.2L V8 joins in — handy for a quiet early departure.

How much does a 2026 Corvette E-Ray cost?

The E-Ray coupe starts at $108,600 and the convertible at $115,600, both excluding destination. Three model levels — 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ — move the price up as equipment is added. Run a real payment on our payment calculator to see monthly figures.

How is the E-Ray different from the Stingray?

The Stingray is rear-drive with a single V8. The E-Ray adds a front electric motor for 655 combined horsepower and all-wheel drive, hits 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, and comes standard with carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, and all-season tires. It weighs more because of the hybrid hardware.

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Pricing is starting MSRP and excludes destination freight, tax, title, license, and dealer fees; the dealer sets the final price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov and will vary with driving.