MODEL
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
NHTSA safety across every Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray we cover (2024 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is America's first all-wheel-drive Corvette, blending a hybrid electric front axle with the mid-engine V8 architecture that defines the C8 generation. Aimed at performance enthusiasts who want supercar capability with added all-weather traction, the E-Ray slots above the base Stingray and sits in the high-performance sports car segment as a genuine technological statement from General Motors.
From a safety data standpoint, the 2024-2025 Corvette E-Ray enters our coverage window without any NHTSA crash-test ratings. Neither the Overall Vehicle Score nor individual star ratings exist for this model in the years we cover, which means shoppers cannot lean on federal crash-test benchmarks when making a safety-informed purchase decision. That absence is notable, and we flag it plainly. Across the 2024 and 2025 model years, NHTSA has recorded five recalls affecting the E-Ray. For a low-volume, first-generation hybrid variant of an established platform, five recalls across two model years warrants attention. Shoppers should verify that any E-Ray they consider has all open recalls resolved before purchase. The owner complaint picture, while modest in raw volume at 30 total complaints, contains some flags worth examining. Among those unverified allegations are one reported crash, two reported fire incidents, and three reported injuries. Fire allegations on a hybrid vehicle are especially worth monitoring, given the complexity of integrating a high-voltage front motor system with a combustion drivetrain. These are unverified claims, but they are the kind of signal MotorCaliber tracks closely. Bottom line: the E-Ray is an exciting, technically ambitious machine, but it carries real safety unknowns. No crash-test data, five recalls, and fire-related complaints mean a cautious buyer should do their homework before signing.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Corvette E-Ray as an impressive fusion of performance and hybrid technology, praising its all-weather capability and the seamless integration of the electric front axle with the V8. Most find the cabin more refined than earlier Corvette generations, though some note that interior materials and infotainment execution still trail European rivals at comparable price points. Overall driving dynamics draw consistent enthusiasm.
- The E-Ray has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for the 2024 or 2025 model years, so there are no star ratings available to guide your safety comparison against competitors.
- Five recalls have been issued across the 2024-2025 model years. Before purchasing any E-Ray, confirm with a dealer or at NHTSA.gov that all open recalls have been completed on that specific vehicle.
- Owner complaints include two allegations of fire incidents. While these are unverified, they are worth monitoring given the E-Ray's first-generation hybrid architecture combining a high-voltage front motor with a conventional combustion engine.
- With only 30 total complaints on record, the dataset is still relatively small, meaning the safety picture may shift meaningfully as more E-Rays accumulate miles. Check NHTSA.gov periodically for updated complaint and recall information.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray with 2 recalls.