Electric Corvette C10 Concept Hints At The Future Of Performance EVs

Even though the next-generation C9 Corvette is still a few years away (likely landing around 2029), General Motors is already thinking further ahead. At their brand-new Advanced Design Studio in sunny Pasadena, California, GM has just pulled the wraps off a bold new Corvette concept that dives headfirst into hypercar territory.

This futuristic take, possibly hinting at what a C10 Corvette could look like, swaps the iconic V8 for an all-electric powertrain. That might raise a few eyebrows, especially since Corvette’s chief engineer recently said a fully electric Corvette is still in “science fiction” territory. 

Interestingly, this is just the second of three Corvette design studies GM is rolling out in 2025. The first came from their European design team in the UK, while this one leans into the laid-back yet performance-obsessed vibe of Southern California. According to GM, the goal wasn’t to stick to production limits but to let their designers stretch their imagination and reimagine what the Corvette could be. Judging by the bold “C10” badge on the fender, they’re not exactly being subtle.

So what does it look like? In a word: wild. The concept features aggressive mid-engine proportions, a face with deep bumper intakes that call back to the C8, an F1-style carbon fiber front wing, and sleek, ultra-thin LED headlights. From the side, air channels are sculpted to feed a massive rear diffuser, while the back end gets even more dramatic with active aero elements and an air brake setup.

But it’s the roof that really steals the show. The entire upper shell is a single-piece canopy that lifts off, turning the coupe into a lightweight, open-air track toy. Inside, things stay minimal and driver-focused. There’s a slim digital instrument cluster, an augmented-reality head-up display, and a screen mounted directly onto a yoke-style steering wheel.

Underneath the skin, the concept rides on a carbon fiber tub and uses a T-shaped battery pack to keep weight low and airflow smooth. It’s all been designed for performance, but also to show off just how flexible EV packaging can be when you start with a clean slate.

As GM design director Brian Smith puts it, “Southern California has been at the heart of car culture for over 100 years. We wanted this concept to reflect that spirit—but with a global and futuristic twist. The car’s split personality is key: it can be a sleek sports car one minute and a pure track machine the next.”

While this wild Corvette C10 concept isn’t hitting showrooms anytime soon, it offers a glimpse into how GM is thinking about performance in the electric era. If this is just a design exercise, we can only imagine what they’ll be cooking up when it’s time to get real.