2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray vs Z06 track test | Which American supercar is best?

[@ExhaustNotesAustralia]

Given how much you laughed and grinned in the Z06, I'd take the Z06... that looks like proper fun.

[@addictedtosliding]

A fine choice sir!

[@leonthayne]

Agreed. I understand the importance of AWD hybrid or full EV vehicles for everyday transportation, but the danger of having a bomb that powers tires is inherently fun. I'll rage bait all day, but I won't make fun of ICE.

[@gerrydave7586]

Better believe it!🤣. I traded my 2020 Lambo Huracan for a new one.

[@2020matrix8]

Great Video!! I have a Matte Blk 3LZ/Z07 with Carbon wheels and I’m in love. This thing screams with a straight piped catless & Titanium exhaust setup.. I also have the ported throttle bodies. Mine can be heard over 4 miles away. Sounds very much like a V12. Comparing an Eray to a Z06 is like comparing a pineapple to a biscuit LOL Definitely a 458 on some serious steroids ✌🏼

[@addictedtosliding]

What a beast! I don't envy your hearing😂

[@2020matrix8]

@@addictedtosliding man it really is a little too loud. I was stuck in a pod of traffic for 2 or 3 lights and this one lady kept plugging her ears and then started clapping when I turned off. I felt kinda bad…

[@INLIGHT102]

Just saw your Z06 and Omg!!!! Your car is amazing and sounds epic. When I pulled up your page, I had already subscribed to your channel. Thanks for posting your content.

[@addictedtosliding]

She’ll get over it!

[@keifykat2647]

Z06 sounds beautiful with the big capacity flat plane crank! In saying that.. can’t wait for the ZR1 1012hp!!

[@addictedtosliding]

Will be terrifyingly fast!

[@jerrymiller2891]

1064 actually

[@billyhndrsn4542]

​​@@jerrymiller2891some countries are requiring air filtering on the motors due to "climate chaos" legislation, which downgrades output by about 3 to 8% of horsepower. Just like Europe legislation downgraded the Z06 from 670 to 645 horsepower. Someone has to pay for all the private jets of climate fearmongers to tell us WE can do better and pay more for it too.

[@Highlander8282]

Great video! been really curious about that comparison. I have to note something -the last front-engined Corvette was the 1962 model. They've been front-mid-engined since 1963. The C8 is the first production rear-mid-engine Corvette. It does the others a disservice to call them front-engined - the engine is not over the front axles.

[@addictedtosliding]

You are of course correct, they are front-mid engined, though it’s more of a “in front of driver” or “behind the driver” distinction

[@hespie1]

Great fun mate, thanks.

[@addictedtosliding]

You’re very welcome!

[@cantdriveslo]

I bet your laptime would be lower if you don't use the paddle shifters. I just keep mine in track mode and automatic, and it's a beast on the track

[@addictedtosliding]

Perhaps so, but it’s fun to use the paddles and make your own choices!

[@Mik-xq2co]

The upcoming Zora will take the best of both of these vetts and can’t wait for its debut.

[@addictedtosliding]

The Zora will be something truly spectacular. The ZR1 is already ludicrous enough!

[@corystansbury]

I believe the difference in power is not due to measurement. It's due to the different exhaust with particulate filters.

[@addictedtosliding]

You’re right, that is the bigger factor that I should have mentioned

[@arielromero7483]

I love allwheel drive..but the ZO6 sound make me an unfaithful one.

[@addictedtosliding]

Very fair!

[@plutoguerra]

Does the Eray feels like a FWD car while turning or accelerating?

[@addictedtosliding]

Not at all. There’s no corruption of the steering at all, it’s very well tuned

[@AndileNcube-fs7sh]

The eray for that awesome sound

[@addictedtosliding]

It does make a very cool collection of noises!

[@cali2468]

😂😂 You’re joking, right?!

[@AndileNcube-fs7sh]

@@cali2468 oh nah, it sounds good. The mixture of the v8 and the electric motor is cool

[@norwegianblue2017]

The Z06 should definitely be the track favorite, because that is what it is designed for. It has the advantage on track of being higher revving and lighter than the E-Ray. The E-Ray is a better daily driver (especially in inclement weather) and at the drag strip. It has the advantage of having AWD, more low-down torque and much more torque overall than the Z06.

[@addictedtosliding]

You’re right, but it’s pleasantly surprising just how good the E-Ray is on track, it’s very impressive

[@adamdavis9600]

I liked your description on E-Ray brake pedal feel - always a tough one to balance with hybrid, and (I'd imagine) especially with carbons. And also the note on minimal torque steer; what happens when the battery is drained, does it disconnect the front axle drive?

[@addictedtosliding]

That’s a great question to which I don’t have an accurate answer. Though given the drive is never actually ‘connected’ per se I don’t think it’s disconnected, the front tyres just won’t be driving or at least not to the same degree. But it’s such a small battery (1.1kWh useable) that recharges so quickly so you’re very rarely going to be completely flat. And as ever with electric drive units, I suspect it is constantly adjusting its output with steering angle and throttle position and wheel speed but it does it masterfully well

[@kirkadams9245]

It's almost impossible to drain the batteries due to the way it was engineered. One Corvette engineer was able to do it, but he had to do a lot to make that happen.

[@joem7755]

The e-ray is designed never to deplete the batt.. it will sap some from the engine to keep tq vectoring and awd going.. at reduced power.. I think one GM guy got it to do it when he was doing like 20-30 cyclones in the snow for the NY ice ring show. in other words its something 99.9% wont face.. lol

[@addictedtosliding]

I think this is accurate. It’ll keep a very low base level of charge to keep the AWD but you lose the extra power like what happened in the video. You sure notice the difference when the extra 120kW (160hp) disappears. But it recharges so fast it’ll only be momentary

[@joem7755]

@@addictedtosliding I didnt see you or hear you mention it, but did you use the charge+ button but your knee? When some of the reviewers here in the states did some tracking with the E-ray they I believe used the button to charge faster just before and after the turns and then shut it off till the next one. It not ideal but seems to help a little. I wish they would have put a easy to get to button on the steering wheel for tracking, but of course this is the GT car. lol

[@intelligentinvesting1633]

Z06 is a fantastic track car but is not your daily driver.

[@addictedtosliding]

I think it could be, though the tyres would be a problem in the wet or cold. Perhaps a set of regular wheels/tyres for street use

[@intelligentinvesting1633]

Yes the CUP 2R tires do not work when it’s cold or wet. “the tires should not be used, stored, moved, or shipped at temperatures below -10°C (14°F). Lower temperatures can cause the rubber to crack, which is not covered by Michelin's warranty.” They also have limited range (5-10K miles)… the Sport 4S or the All Season are much better for daily driving. The Z06 engine (no AFM and high reving) is also excessively loud for passengers and even drivers on long(er) trips. Note that carbon wheels require specialized tools/dealers to swap tires. Most tire shops can’t do it… But, still Z06 is an awesome track car! No questions asked and hands down!

[@kevindimauro9689]

Which had the faster lap times ?

[@addictedtosliding]

There was no timing on the day but the Z06 would undoubtedly be quicker

[@billyhndrsn4542]

​@@addictedtosliding the Z06 seems quicker with its confident grip with the Cup 2R tires, I believe the E Ray comes with the milder 4SSSS type probably due to the electric up front, maybe to grippy in front could cause electric driveline problems in time. Dont know why they chose Michelin 4 Ss. Could of 4 S the front, and Cup 2 the back two.

[@davidhavard1908]

I don’t like EV s but I’d take the E- ray because awd is sick

[@rhpicayune]

So, does Australia get the US-spec, full 675 hp Z06 ? Or is it neutered like the Euro version, so as not to properly compete with their cars ?

[@addictedtosliding]

Our cars have the petrol particular filter, same as Euro cars, which robs around 40hp and they’re not quite as loud.

[@2020matrix8]

Man with that being said I would say mine has 100HP more than the spec they get. Dang that sucks! I should disclose that mine has a Titanium and Catless setup. Might even have a cold air intake and 91mm Ported throttle bodies 🤫

[@iolausbeck]

The prices in Australia are crazy high! How much is the importing tax, 2x the original price?

[@addictedtosliding]

Not quite. Our cars are high spec, about US$125,000 for an E-Ray. Convert to AUD is x1.5, then shipped here and then we have 33 per cent luxury car tax. US$125K*1.5*1.33=AUD$250K

[@contsiolis1998]

Eray any time..

[@joem7755]

agreed and the sad thing is I have no doubt GM de-tunned it to not go much faster then the z06. You can get the CF rims on the e-ray but not the cup2s and those help.

[@addictedtosliding]

It’s a great package, it surprised me. Reckon it’ll be awesome on road

[@darksideblues135]

Not the EV. Sick of EV's.

[@addictedtosliding]

Hybrid, not EV, though the name is somewhat confusing

[@kirkadams9245]

@darksideblues135 Not an EV. the electric motor powers the front wheels only and is only for performance. The 6.2L naturally aspirated motor powers the rear wheels.

[@gtrzero2157]

Eray is too heavy. i've got a z06 and I'd still love the car to be 300 to 400 lbs lighter. cheers

[@addictedtosliding]

Interesting. Certainly the E-Ray is pretty heavy, though I don’t think it necessarily feels it. But well done on your Z06!

[@2020matrix8]

I dropped a little over 100 lbs off mine, if you include the carbon fiber rims it’s 140lbs less than most Z06’s.. Titanium Exhaust Antigravity battery Light CF intake No cats,I have bypass pipes

[@joem7755]

too heavy but quicker.. 300 lbs, but your forgetting the E-ray with 600lbs of tq vs the z06 460lbs. Also I think people would be surprised on track times if the CF rims and cup 2 were on the e-ray.. those do allot to help, but I have yet to see anyone do it.

[@user-ie1hg5ov1m]

Were these in US Spec? Because if not you sold yourself short

[@addictedtosliding]

These were in Australian spec because I’m in Australia, but there isn’t much difference

[@user-ie1hg5ov1m]

@addictedtosliding Lower HP and they weigh more than their US Counterpart how is that not a difference everyone that has driven both noticed a decrease in performance

[@redtesta]

e-ray pulling mid 2's just like the z06 to 60?? z06 and gt3rs trade wins on different tracks .

[@joem7755]

GM state is 2.5 for E-ray, 2.6 for Z06 .. but on real roads z06 aint going to get near that. Watch the Haggerty video from a year ago.. they talked about how it took many attempts to get a 2.6

[@addictedtosliding]

We did a run using the onboard computer and it displayed 2.4sec 0-100km/h (60mph is 97km/h)

[@dameonsmith7763]

That battery didn’t last long

[@addictedtosliding]

It didn’t, but that’s extreme use and it recharges equally quickly. A few corners and it’s ready to go for more laps

[@dameonsmith7763]

@@addictedtosliding i guess it wouldn’t be a good track car. Maybe good lap times….

[@backnu]

I was excited about the review until you defaulted with "it is like a 458 on steroids". Sir, you lack originality. Just another rehash of what other journalists have been told to say.

[@addictedtosliding]

If other journalists have made that comparison - and presumably they have because you’ve made this comment - it’s because it’s an apt comparison. In terms of speed, noise and feel the Z06 feels very like a 458. And that’s high praise.

[@bcfox14]

Why didn't he include lap times?

[@addictedtosliding]

Because there was no lap timing at the event, there was a passenger in both cars and the footage you see was the first time I’d ever driven either car. I’d be happy to do lap times as they long as they are representative, but even if the opportunity was there they wouldn’t have been

[@bcfox14]

@@addictedtosliding not sure if you would be able to do it again but if you did that would be great! Still a well done segment though. 👏🏽👏🏽