All of us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are aware that GM’s official plans for the future are to go all-electric by 2035. Getting this done will require some major changes, and some of the company’s most iconic vehicles will undergo a transformation from the very ground up. One of the most legendary vehicles from the Chevy lineup is the Corvette, and the Gear Patrol news team detailed what an electric Corvette might look like on their blog.
Upon its release, the all-new Corvette C8 presented enthusiasts nationwide with the chance to enjoy some of the most drastic changes of the vehicle’s history. The mid-engine setup and ditching of the manual transmission were just a small taste of the innovation to come. Next is supposed to be the Corvette E-Ray, which is supposedly going to add an electric motor to the Stingray’s V8, and will crank out about 650 horsepower. It will be the first hybrid and all-wheel-drive Corvette, and is anticipated sometime in 2023.
Rumors have also begun to spread about an all-electric motor that will eventually be featured in the Corvette’s powertrain mix. GM President Mark Reuss has recently stated that the company will eventually produce a Corvette EV that will ride on the Ultium platform, although any timeframe for that release is unclear. It is predicted that GM might mimic Ford’s strategy when it comes to the Corvette. In order to make sure that the classic Ford Mustang was available to new generations of drivers, the first electric Mustang that was released was the Ford Mach-E crossover.
For our esteemed Corvette line, there will reportedly be a 4-door sedan that will do battle with the Porsche Taycan, followed by an SUV version. The sedan could likely share a platform with the Cadillac Celestiq, but some other key elements of the big picture provide a few unanswered questions regarding how things will play out. Muscle Cars & Trucks along with Hagerty both speculate that they are not sure if we will ever see an all-electric version of the mighty and masterful Corvette. What could happen is that a C9 generation model could arrive sometime later during this decade, as either a standalone or an electric option.
With all the legwork involved to successfully implement and produce a dream machine such as this, some are wondering if GM will decide to offer two very different EVs. This would leave some time for those to reimagine the two-door coupe until the 2035 deadline approaches. The 2023 Corvette models are as exhilarating and enticing as ever, with the Car and Driver staff heaping on the praise for its “incredibly exotic performance and everyday ability.”
The energy-rich model that is now widely known as the easiest sports car to live with daily celebrates its 70th anniversary this year and offers up a unique and appealing commemorative edition. It can be ordered on both the convertible or coupe body style and offers up sweet enhancements such as red brake calipers, special exterior badging, and dark finish aluminum wheels. Don’t forget to check out the Adrenaline Red Dipped cabin theme, which brings the added touch of red upholstery for the door panels and dash!
