LbulletM

Over at Jalopnik: https://jalopnik.com/gm-joins-electr...023-1819064357

From the article:

"The first two electric vehicles GM plans to introduce in the next 18 months will be based off knowledge gained from the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt, GM said. At a press event Monday to announce the event, the company said other vehicles will feature an “all-new battery system,” reports Automotive News.

GM didn’t provide specific details about the new battery system, according to Automotive News, but did offer that one of its battery assembly plants in Michigan is set to begin producing a fuel cell system in 2020.

At the event, according to Automotive News, GM showed off three clay models of vehicles designed for the new propulsion system, including a Buick crossover, Cadillac wagon and a “pod-looking vehicle” carrying a Bolt EV badge. Another six were kept under sheets, the news outlet said, including one that “appeared to have the silhouette of a Chevrolet Corvette.”"

Aerovette

I would possibly own an electric Corvette.

mschuyler

This will probably get moved, but yes, the 'Lectric Vette is inevitable. It will happen because it must. And it will be damned fast, too.

LbulletM

I agree, I'm totally ok with one as long as it goes!

Woops, sorry if it's the wrong place. Didn't see anything on the front general discussion page, so plopped it here. Figured if they recognized it as Corvette, it had to at least be something that people know is Corvette, the most recent being the C7.

C82LT

I would definitely do a hybrid Corvette. I really liked my Avalon but obviously not a performance car. However, you could see how a higher performance battery/electric motor along with a small displacement, turbo charged four or six cylinder engine could make well over 500 HP and torque with a very broad torque curve. If you’re going to throw out the traditional Corvette cookbook, might as well go big.

tooold2race

Everybody else is doing 'em! Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Audi..... If the Corvette is to remain 'relevant' in the next decade, they have to have a 4 motor electric..... and I'm the guy that refers to Tesla's as 'coal burners'!

I've owned Corvettes since 1968 and I'm really going to miss the 'sound' of that V8 but we're just going to have to move on.

jma242

The good thing about electric cars is they are based on technology that usually shrinks over time, meaning weight will continue to go down. Given what Tesla has been able to do with regular sedans I'm super interested in what GM can do here.

thill444

Midengine hybrid Vette would be sweet. But it would likely be a hyper/super car as the technology is still expensive. Would expect base price to be $120-150K+.

Steve Garrett

The name E-Ray has already been trademarked and registered by Chevrolet.

LbulletM

Sound would definitely be the only detractor for me.

Avanti

No!

ScottTz

You may need to convert to electric sooner than later in Kalifornia if Gov. Moonbeam-Snowflake has his way and eliminates Internal Combustion engines (following the Chinese lead. On the upside we can buy an engine replacement from Harbor Freight.

WelderGuy

They'll probably use the audio system to make the E-rays sound right, at least on the inside. Ford does it with V6 F150s.

3 Z06ZR1

Vrooom motors would make a big come back.
No oil changes or air filter would nice. They would be faster 0-60 so that would be a seller. but self drivers may interfere!

TBIRD57

BUT it may be self-driving too

Kent1999

No thanks. If I had WANTED a Tesla, I would have BOUGHT a Tesla.

Contrary to the libs -- this doesn't *have* to happen. We're not running out of oil anytime in the foreseeable future that we have to artificially push technologies that are just not ready.

If electric cars are so great, then why does the Gov't need to subsidize their sales? Take off all the subsidies (owner AND manufacturer), and see where sales (and prices) go.
If electric cars are so awesome, certainly they can survive without the gov't subsidies and tax incentives.

C7DriverOnt

They better get the weight down, a Tesla S weighs more than my full size SUV because of the battery pack. Fine for 1/4 mile runs but don't try pushing them thru the twisties for any length of time, the batteries can't take it. Tesla's warranty costs are twice that of the big three, you have to pay an annual feel of $6->800 to maintain your warranty. Try getting a part for your Tesla, some complain of waiting 6 months to get a fender after an accident. Elon Musk lives off subsidies , California , the Fed etc... who is going to pay the subsidies on all those new entrants? What about the fuel taxes directed to maintain our roads? Have you seen the price of EV's that are up for resale, they fall 70% in the first 3 yrs due to the battery life and technological obsolescence. Teslas have held up as they had price guarantees backed by the company, as of last summer new buyers won't get that.

EV's being mainstream are a long , long ways off. Just think of the infrastructure out there today that supports IC engines and what would be required to support full EV's. There are 1.2b IC engined vehicles today, 78m sold each year, a fraction of a fraction sold are full EV's. It is more likely a move to hybrids. Lot of hyperbole in the EV space. Wouldn't hold my breath.

sunsalem

I hope they don't do what Ford did.
Just give me a kick-*** music system and I'll be fine.

The #1 reason why some buyers are going for EVs or hybrids isn't fuel costs, it's emissions.
I guess they're too cheap to buy sunscreen or worry about hurricanes ruining stuff, etc.
Since the early 1970s, the govt. has wanted the U.S. to be energy independent instead of bowing down to Saudi Arabia and other oil exporters...stupid govt. dudes.

mschuyler

You won't have a choice. The government believes it is in the public interest to promote electric vehicles. Some governments (California, China) will do more than just offer subsidies. They will enforce restrictions so that ICE vehicles can no longer be sold after a certain date. You WILL buy an electric vehicle. Plan on it. Or you will die and your kids will grow up accepting it. That's how most big change works. You donlt have to be converted. Your attitude will die with you.

justplainjim

Never! If electric is the only Corvette available I'll switch to a Shelby Mustang or Porsche..