I drove the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray for a week — and I can’t believe it runs off hybrid power

Tom's Guide Verdict The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is a high-tech supercar that introduces electric power to maintain the storied performance tuning Corvettes are known for — all while delivering a modern, tech-forward makeover. Pros +No-compromise hybrid power +Easy to drive +Automatic lifting system +Surprising storage spaces +Respectable highway efficiency Cons -Lacks proper adaptive cruise control -Stealth mode disables at colder temperatures Best picks for you The best electric cars in 2026 I test dash cams for a living and these are the ones I’d buy to protect my car I test laptops year-round and these are the best laptops you can buy in 2026 Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing products, services, and apps to help find what's best for you. Find out more about how we test, analyze, and rate. Jump to: Specs Testing Summary Pros Cons Verdict I’ve spent nearly the last two years testing many of the best electric cars, which, interestingly enough, includes hybrids that rely on a combination of gas and electric power. Yet, nothing prepared me for what I was about to experience with the Chevrolet Corvette.That’s because this sports car actually runs on hybrid power. Backed by a 6.2L LT2 V8 engine and paired with a 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, it finally brings electrification to the Corvette for the first time. Don’t assume it’s underpowered either because it's a hybrid, it musters a combined 655 horsepower that delivers a 0 to 60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds.After testing the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Coupe 3LZ for a week, I’m shocked by how surprisingly easy it is to drive — so much so that anyone could jump right in and feel at home. Here’s why. if (window.sliceHydrationLazy) { window.sliceHydrationLazy("imageGallery-vyqFCEkUtHgrBsN2xcFuxD-s463br068vzqWsn6iqAKet9Uei2DUN2H", "imageGallery", JSON.stringify({"galleryData":[{"title":"","description":[],"image":{"id":"VKdkj4KhEBoLJB4Vkzqrmg","name":"2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray","credit":{"text":"(Image credit: {subject})","subject":"Tom's Guide \/ John Velasco"},"src":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VKdkj4KhEBoLJB4Vkzqrmg.jpg","alt":"2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray review.","width":2000,"height":1125,"srcSetSizes":[320,480,650,970,1024,1200],"sizes":{"default":"calc(100vw - 40px)","1000px":"970px"},"fullscreen":false,"lazyLoading":true,"addSEOMetaData":false,"removeNativeWidthRestriction":false,"dataBordeauxImageCheckAttr":false,"noCredit":false}},{"title":"","description":[],"image":{"id":"LQdqNZUPKuPVci2dmh3Qng","name":"2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray","credit":{"text":"(Image credit: {subject})","subject":"Tom's Guide \/ John Velasco"},"src":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LQdqNZUPKuPVci2dmh3Qng.jpg","alt":"2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray review.","width":2000,"height":1125,"srcSetSizes":[320,480,650,970,1024,1200],"sizes":{"default":"calc(100vw - 40px)","1000px":"970px"},"fullscreen":false,"lazyLoading":true,"addSEOMetaData":false,"removeNativeWidthRestriction":false,"dataBordeauxImageCheckAttr":false,"noCredit":false}},{"title":"","description":[],"image":{"id":"FbCmSGh694K78phMEteLmg","name":"2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray","credit":{"text":"(Image credit: {subject})","subject":"Tom's Guide \/ John Velasco"},"src":"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FbCmSGh694K78phMEteLmg.jpg","alt":"2026 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray…

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