Last month, it came to light that the hybridized Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray couldn’t perform at or participate in events and shows sanctioned by the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC), prompting criticism of the NCCC. After many complaints from the Corvette community, the NCCC has now agreed to another set of changed rules that let the E-Ray participate. Last month, a copy of Section 1.8.1 item 14 of the NCCC rules went viral online. This made fans very angry. The rule says hybrid or pure electric Corvettes can’t share the track or grass with other, more traditional Corvettes. So that there wouldn’t be as many fires, the NCCC said that some cars had to be at least 30 feet away from each other. Following the law: Electric cars and hybrids with lithium-ion battery packs are not allowed at competitive events. Driving to NCCC events, they must be parked at least 30 feet away from buildings or other cars. Due to a single electric motor placed above the front axle, the E-Ray is the first Corvette to have all-wheel drive. The 6.2-liter LT2 V-8 engine is in the back, and the small battery is in the central spine of the chassis. On the other hand, the Hummer EV’s battery pack can hold 212.0 kWh. Altogether, the engine can make 655 horsepower. Because the grip is better, the E-Ray takes about 2.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. In the electric sports vehicle, you can complete a quarter mile in 10.5 seconds if you keep your foot on the throttle. Even though the Z06 has 15 more horsepower than the E-Ray, the E-Ray is the fastest Corvette ever made. After the media frenzy, Deb Murphy, the head of the NCCC, said that everyone had misread the first rule. Murphy says that the government was never meant to apply to hybrid cars. Instead, it was only meant to apply to cars that ran on electricity. In contrast to what has been said in the media, Murphy said, “I’d like to clarify what we discussed at the November meeting. We talked about the electric cars that have caught fire that plug into the wall.” “Hybrid cars weren’t even talked about. At our events, you can bring hybrid cars and E-Ray devices. Even though the NCCC rulebook does not support Murphy’s claims about the original decision, this is good for people who want to buy an E-Ray. Like every other C8, the E-Ray was made to be used on the track, with or without batteries. Murphy said the group’s stance on the issue will be reflected in the final rule change. A straight EV Corvette is close even if NCCC gets more open to electric cars.
