2027 Corvette E-Ray Release Date: Discontinued for GSX – American sports car enthusiasts searching for the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray release date need to know an important update: there is no 2027 Corvette E-Ray. Chevrolet discontinued the hybrid all-wheel-drive E-Ray after the 2026 model year. Its spiritual successor is the new 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X, which carries forward electrified AWD technology with a more powerful powertrain.
This change affects U.S. buyers looking at the mid-engine C8 Corvette lineup produced in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Here’s everything current as of mid-2026 for American shoppers.
Is There a 2027 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray?
No. Multiple trusted sources, including Car and Driver, Cars.com, Edmunds, and GM Authority, confirm the E-Ray nameplate ends with the 2026 model year. The hybrid system that defined the E-Ray (a 6.2-liter V8 paired with a front electric motor for combined 655 horsepower and eAWD) lives on in an upgraded form under a new badge.
Chevrolet made this decision as part of a broader 2027 Corvette refresh that introduces a new engine family and revives the classic Grand Sport name.
What Replaces the Corvette E-Ray?
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X takes the E-Ray’s place as the entry-level hybrid AWD Corvette. It pairs GM’s all-new naturally aspirated 6.7-liter LS6 V8 (535 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque) with a more powerful front-mounted electric motor (about 186 hp and 145 lb-ft) for a combined system output of 721 horsepower.
Key advantages over the outgoing E-Ray include:
- Higher total power (721 hp vs. 655 hp)
- Improved electric motor performance drawn from the higher-output ZR1X system
- Wide-body styling shared with the Z06
- The iconic Grand Sport name and heritage cues (hash marks, badging)
A non-hybrid Grand Sport (rear-wheel drive only, also with the 535-hp LS6) joins the lineup at a lower price point.
2027 Corvette Grand Sport X Release Date and Availability
Production of most 2027 Corvettes (Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X) began in early June 2026 at the Bowling Green Assembly plant. The Grand Sport X follows later in the 2026 calendar year.
Chevrolet lists the Grand Sport X as available fall 2026. Dealers began accepting orders for it in July 2026, with customer deliveries expected in the second half of 2026 into early 2027 depending on build slots and options.
U.S. buyers can configure and order through Chevrolet dealers or the official configurator now that allocations are open.
Key Specs of the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X
- Powertrain: 6.7L LS6 V8 (535 hp / 520 lb-ft) + front electric motor ≈ 721 hp combined
- Drivetrain: Electrified all-wheel drive (eAWD)
- Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
- Battery: Small lithium-ion pack (approximately 1.9 kWh) supporting Stealth mode (electric-only up to around 50 mph)
- Body styles: Coupe and convertible
- Performance highlights (manufacturer estimates): 0-60 mph in as little as 2.4 seconds; strong all-weather traction and track modes (Endurance, Qualifying, Push-to-Pass)
The car retains the mid-engine C8 architecture with Magnetic Ride Control, available carbon-ceramic brakes, and the refreshed 2026-era interior featuring large digital displays.
Pricing Expectations for USA Buyers
The outgoing 2026 E-Ray started around $108,600–$111,095 (before destination and options). The 2027 Grand Sport X starts at approximately $112,195 for the base 1LT coupe—roughly $1,100 more than the final E-Ray—while offering more power and the refreshed package. Convertible and higher trims climb from there.
Exact destination charges, packages (including Launch Edition with special blue-dipped interiors), and regional incentives vary by dealer. Expect final out-the-door prices to land in the low-to-mid $120,000s for well-equipped examples in most U.S. markets.
Why Chevrolet Made the Change?
The “E-Ray” name confused some buyers who associated the “E” with a pure electric vehicle. Reviving the Grand Sport badge (a name with deep racing roots dating to the 1960s) while adding the “X” suffix to denote the hybrid AWD system creates clearer hierarchy alongside the ZR1 and ZR1X. The new LS6 engine also modernizes the volume powerplant across the Stingray and Grand Sport models.
How to Buy or Order in the USA?
- Visit a Chevrolet dealer that handles Corvette allocations.
- Use the official Chevrolet configurator once available for your preferred options.
- Place an order as allocations open (already underway for Grand Sport X as of July 2026).
- Monitor production status through your dealer—Bowling Green builds are sequential and demand for the new models is high.
For the latest official details, check Chevrolet.com or contact your local dealer, as build schedules can shift slightly due to supply factors.
The 2027 model year marks one of the most significant updates yet for the C8 Corvette generation. While the E-Ray name is gone, its performance hybrid AWD concept continues—and improves—in the Grand Sport X, giving U.S. buyers a more powerful, better-named option arriving later in 2026.