Electric Corvette On The Way? Chevrolet Trademarks Corvette E-Ray Nameplate

An E Ray in the $75-100K range would be a brilliant sales expander.

A hybrid Corvette would be interesting. A purely electric one... less so. Have to wonder who their target demographic would be... people that like Corvettes but don't like big V-8s? Not sure.

But maybe this is just a proof-of-concept vehicle they're working on.

I'm amazed by the folks in The Ivory Tower. Do they think an electric 'Vette will actually sell? Better than a Cadillac ELR?

Let's compare apples to apples. Comparing a Chevy Cruze with batteries bolted in with a Cadillac body over the top for $70K would not be the same kind of product as an E Ray.

Everyone knew the ELR was a crass, opportunistic, overpriced POS under the skin. In no way but price was it premium.

BMW is having no trouble selling the i8.

I would not simply electrify a Stingray, but make the E Ray a stand alone model with its own styling, but yes I do think it would sell.

MDarringer: I don't think an electric 'Vette would sell for the same price as today's gas-powered version, so let's just picture a scenario in which the EV 'Vette costs 20% more.

Do you believe that there are people who are planning to get today's gas-powered 'Vette, who would pay 20% more to get an EV version? Do you believe there are people who would NOT buy today's 'Vette, but would if only it were an EV, and they'd pay 20% more to get it? Do you believe there are sufficient numbers of both of these groups to make it worth GM's time to produce an EV 'Vette? I don't... but I could be wrong.

Let's keep in mind that the Tesla Roadster was hugely famous, it had impressive numbers, and it got loads of press and public awareness. And yet it only had a 5 year run, during which it sold only about 2400 copies (less than 500 per year). I just don't see a market for an EV 'Vette. (Mind you, the much more successful BMW i8 has sold 6,290 copies in 2 years, or about 3200/year, but who knows if that's initial pent-up demand, or a sustainable trend).

@TheSteve 20% more is doable. The Tesla morons would buy an Electrovette.

The "Tesla" Roadster is an apples to oranges comparison AND YOU KNOW IT!!!!

The Tesla Roadster was just a Lotus with batteries bolted in.

Everyone saw it for the clusterfluck it was.

Matt the Morn - - - this just proves what an idiot you really are. The Model S was styled by Franz von Holzhausen, who previously worked for Mazda North American Operations. It is not a just a lotus with batteries bolted in, that was the Tesla Roadster that ended production in 2012. Just when I thought you had gotten that Bi-Polar mental disorder under control. #ManMattTheMoron

@Terry989 #theMorn (sic) TheSteve was talking about the roadster which was very much a Louts with batteries bolted in.

Matt the moron - - - regardless of what Steve said, you always have the same comment about Tesla. Your are great at parroting a phrase, but have zero reason power with that chemically fried brain. #BanMattTheMoron

What is it with your "anti" electric bent anyway? Porsche and Ferrari know how to use electric to supplement/enhance the performance of the car and seems like GM is doing the same. Sometimes innovation and ingenuity are required, you know?

nguyenvuminh: My comments are stricting towards an assumed pure EV version of the 'Vette. I don't think it would sell well. An electrically augmented version might, or it might alienate the purists who embrace traditional American values, which are personified by today's 'Vette. We'll see as more details unfold.

TheSteve, maybe Chevy is trying to expand beyond the "purists" as their numbers may be shrinking. Maybe Chevy needs a performance answer to a 5+2 passenger P90D that makes the Corvette look a little bit slugish. Maybe it is the P1, the 918, and whatever Aston Martin is cooking that Chevy is after.

Maybe Matt Darringers response to the news sums up Chevy's motivation to electrify the Corvette rather nicely. Regardless it is good news.

@vdiv I don't know how much allocation a dealer would get, but I could probably place a few calls and have the allocation sold in a day's time that is assuming the E Ray is not stupid market placement like the NSX.

One thing often forgotten is the upcoming Gas Mileage standards along with still lower emissions requirements. The Technology to improve the efficiency of Diesel and Gas engines to meet the requirements has yet to materialize. That means that future vehicles will either be under-powered or use Hybrid Technology to add the power for performance. They will also have to further reduce the weight of vehicles as well. Now - there is a case where a Corvette Hybrid could be the MOST powerful Corvette - with the best performance - and that would sell out. I doubt there is space in a Corvette for a full EV battery pack as yet though. I am still waiting for a Manufacturer to leave an open space under the driver where he can assist the take off with his legs - like Fred Flintstone (TIC) But it would not surprise me if the eventually the most used powered vehicle would be an assisted covered Bicycle or Tricycle - at least for city driving

This is GM's attempt to answer Porsche's Mission E. If they can come up with a good design, i.e. mature design with fewer creases and less Transformer appearance, and keep it under 100K then they may have a new serious fan base.

The Tesla has explosive power due to the direct current and I suspect the E-Ray might be linked to the rumored mid-engine Vette we've recently heard about. In any event I think an electric or Electro-Gas Vette would benefit from that instant power profile and there is no question a market would exist for it if done properly. (with GM that is always the question). However, any mid-engine supercar from GM MUST be a Cadillac as that brand needs the halo but the platform could be shared. (ala R8 - Lambo's). That said, its nice to see Terry blabbering, insulting and name calling other posts again, you've been missed. I love the insults followed by "banMatt"... seriously?

I see you and Matt are continuing to probe each others prostrates. What a couple you two make. If you notice I don't insult others, only Matt for continuing to be a lying idiot.

prostrate? did you mean prostate? Yeah, you should have gone past 3rd grade.

An electric Vette could be a game changer if it is priced right.

Electric Vette - gas costs = perfect Friday through Sunday car for Vette buyers