2024 Corvette E-Ray + Q/A Session with Harlan Charles

Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles talks about the 2024 Corvette E-Ray from the Chevy Engineers Tent at Corvettes at Carlisle 2023. Afterwards, he opens the floor for questions.

[@SuzukiKid400]

Electric corvette, who cares. We want a manual C8. Keep it simple GM! You’re alienating your customers to gain a new customer base that is far smaller!!!

[@lukewalker1051]

A hybrid is much worse than even a pure EV Corvette. The Eray is for people that know nothing about performance, power to weight ratio, tech complexity = long term high reliability cost. Hybrids exist for corporate profit aka long term sale of replacement parts. Suckers love gimmicks. Purists prefer minimalism.

[@redstingraycorvette]

I would’ve love to hear somebody ask him or mention to him do they realize they’re putting people out of the Corvette sales line by keep raising the price every chance they get pretty soon they’re gonna be back to selling 18,000 cars because nobody can afford them . I also would’ve like to hear someone ask him when they’re going to give the General Motors employees their discount which has been bargained for in the national contract for years . I guarantee when the car sales drop and slow down for the Corvette and they will they’ll be begging the employees to buy them at their discount.

[@kinggor555hk]

Can the Eray be able to switch back to stealth mode manually once the v8 engine fired off whenever the drivers want? Specifically during the traffic in the city. I think this option is a MUST.

[@NightTrainRides]

Probably not. The battery isn't that big. You would probably have to shut it off then restart it in stealth mode. As soon as the battery is depleted, it would restart.

[@Brooks22n]

It’s ALL FLUFF , never any mention of the Z06 Engine Ticking Problems , DCT Problems etc

[@lukewalker1051]

you think the Z06 has growing pains? You've not seen anything until the Eray is released. Outside of Chevy dealerships, you won't find anybody that can fix one.

[@jawanova72]

@@lukewalker1051that’s a good point.. not for many years till niche gearheads dive into them.. then again, how many E-Rays will be out there for them to learn how to maintain or repair?? Big flop I’m fearful for E-Ray..

[@SuzukiKid400]

You’re also forgetting about the aftermarket. How do you tune or modify a highly complex hybrid system? No thanks! Corvette should stay ICE until the very end so people can actually work on, maintain and modify their own hobby vehicle!

[@bossanova7462]

IF THE C8 CORVETTE BEATS EVERYONE ELSE ON QUALITY WE ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE. THEY PRICED ALMOST ALL THEIR OLD CUSTOMERS OUT OF BUYING THIS CAR. GOODBYE G.M