ICE-Powered C9 Corvette Coming in 2028, EV Variant in 2026: Report
The C9 Corvette should continue to be ICE-powered for years to come, but an EV variant is also set to debut before then.
It may seem hard to believe, but the C8 Corvette is already on its fourth model year after debuting in 2019 for the 2020 model year. This means that it won’t be long before we start to see some sort of changes take place, aside from the introduction of variants such as the already-launched Z06, as well as the hybrid E-Ray, ZR1, and perhaps even the mighty Zora. Aside from mid-cycle refreshes, we also have an all-electric version of America’s sports car on the way, and later on down the road, the next-generation C9 Corvette. Now, thanks to AutoForecast Solutions, we have an idea of when to expect both.
According to the automotive forecasting firm’s latest product roadmap, the C8 will be built at the Bowling Green plant in Kentucky through 6/30/2028, after which the C9 Corvette is slated to enter production on 7/10/2028 and be built there until 6/29/2035. This seemingly confirms that we’ll continue to see the ICE-powered sports car endure at least until 2035, which just so happens to be the same year that General Motors intends to field an all-electric lineup.
Whether or not that actually happens remains to be seen – GM did state that its self-imposed 2035 deadline is a “goal,” after all, not a drop-dead date. The report also outlines a product roadmap for a “Corvette EV” to enter production at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant in Michigan on 5/11/2026 and last through 4/30/2033, after which a second-generation would likely follow.
Unclear, at this time, is what body shape and configuration the Corvette EV will take. AutoForcast Solutions says the Corvette EV will be built on the same “BEV Prime” platform as other GM sedan and SUV EVs from Cadillac and Buick. This could point to the all-electric SUV or sedan on which Car and Driver previously reported. Or this could be a true all-electric Corvette. Two doors. Grand tourer. Room for the golf clubs.
Time will tell as more news, reports, and rumors come to light.
Regardless, it’s nice to see that the long-running sports car has a viable future in GM’s lineup, and it’s also good to know that we should be able to purchase a gas-powered example for quite a few years to come.
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