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Corvette Engineer Confirms EV Future
GM's Corvette engineer says electric version will eventually join lineup but no timeline.
In brief
GM's Corvette engineer says electric version will eventually join lineup but no timeline. General Motors' Corvette engineer states electric models are the end game but no release date for fully electric Corvette. Originally reported by Motor1.
Corvette Engineer Confirms EV Future
General Motors' Tony Roma says electric cars are the end game for Corvette but no timeline.
“The electric cars are the end game, so someday there will be an electric Corvette, and I think that’s what Mark was trying to say.”
Electric Corvette Still Happening
Roma states electric Corvette will eventually join lineup but not today.
“Someday we will fully electrify Corvette. But not today.”
Corvette EV Timeline Unclear
GM hasn't confirmed which generation will get electric version after C8 life cycle ends.
“The next-generation C9 seems like a more plausible candidate”
Hybrid Models Already Exist
Chevy has introduced hybrid models like E-Ray and ZR1X for 2027 with electric power.
“The E-Ray pairs a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with an electric motor”
Electric Corvette Challenges
Making electric Corvette feel special requires overcoming weight, handling and driver engagement hurdles.
“Instant torque and blistering acceleration are obvious selling points but a Corvette is about more than straight-line speed”
Porsche Stays Combustion
Porsche has committed to keeping 911 combustion engine alive forever.
“Porsche CEO Michael Leiters explicitly says there will never be a fully electric version”
Corvette EV Still Happening
GM sees electric cars as end game but V8 still has life left in it.
“The V8 still has plenty of life left, but the clock is ticking toward an electrified future”
Electric Corvette Concepts
Chevy has three electric Corvette concepts for 2025 but no production timeline.
“The closest the company has come are these three Corvette-inspired concepts”
What it means
General Motors' Corvette engineer states electric models are the end game but no release date for fully electric Corvette.
