Is a Camaro an electric car?
The Camaro is not an electric car. As of 2025, Chevrolet’s Camaro lineup remains gasoline-powered, and there is no production electric Camaro currently available. GM’s broader electric-vehicle push is focused on other models rather than a Camaro BEV.
Current Camaro status: powertrains and performance
To understand what powers the Camaro today, here are the main engine options and how they deliver performance across recent model years.
- 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4: approximately 275 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque.
- 3.6-liter V6: approximately 335 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque.
- 6.2-liter V8 (LT1): approximately 455 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission options vary by trim, with automatic transmissions common across most models and, historically in some configurations, a manual option was available on select versions.
In summary, the Camaro today is a gasoline-powered sports coupe, with a range of petrol engines that emphasize brute force and traditional driving thrills over electric propulsion.
Production status and future prospects
Significant context about the Camaro’s place in GM’s lineup helps explain why there isn’t an electric Camaro in production right now.
- Historically, the Camaro has been Chevrolet’s performance-focused two-door, offered with a ladder of gasoline engines since its inception in the 1960s.
- In recent years, industry reporting suggested that the current sixth-generation Camaro would be the final model year for the nameplate in its internal-combustion form, with production ending after the 2024 model year. There has been no official confirmation of a production Camaro BEV as of 2025.
- GM’s broader EV strategy centers on electric crossovers and trucks—such as the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Silverado EV—alongside other electrified and performance offerings like the Corvette family, rather than a dedicated electric Camaro.
Taken together, these factors mean there is no production Camaro that is electric today, and the brand has not announced a concrete plan for a Camaro BEV in the near term. The focus remains on expanding GM’s electric lineup in other segments while preserving the Camaro as a gasoline-powered icon in the short term.
What to expect for the future
Whether Chevrolet will revive the Camaro nameplate as an electric model remains a topic of industry speculation rather than a confirmed plan. Possible future scenarios could include a sport-oriented EV under the Camaro badge or a renamed model built on GM’s future EV platforms, but no official timetable or confirmation has been provided.
In the meantime, GM’s electrification roadmap points to broader BEV offerings that emphasize practicality (electric crossovers and trucks) and performance (high-end EVs like the Corvette). A dedicated electric Camaro, if it arrives, would mark a notable departure from the current lineup and would represent GM’s ongoing approach to merging legacy performance with new propulsion technology.
Summary
Bottom line: no, the Camaro is not an electric car. The current and most recent Camaro models are gasoline-powered, and there has been no production announcement for a Camaro BEV as of 2025. GM’s EV strategy continues to expand across other models, with future electric sports offerings remaining a possibility but not yet confirmed for the Camaro nameplate.
What type of car is a Camaro?
A Camaro is an American muscle car or pony car, known for its sporty styling and powerful engines. It is produced by Chevrolet and has been a popular performance vehicle since its introduction in 1966.
- Vehicle class: It belongs to the "pony car" class, a segment of performance-oriented coupes that is also considered a type of muscle car.
- Body styles: It is available as both a two-door coupe and a convertible.
- Performance: The Camaro offers a range of engine options, from inline-six engines in earlier models to powerful V8s in modern versions.
- Rivalry: The Camaro is a direct competitor to the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger.
Does Camaro have an electric car?
The Chevy Camaro EV is expected to go on sale in the fall of 2026 as a 2027 model year vehicle. Prices and final specifications will be revealed closer to launch, but expect the vehicle to arrive with trims in the $36,000 to $65,500 range. Would you buy the electric Camaro for just over $35,000?
Are Camaros still gas?
Yes, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is still available with a choice of three gas engines: a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, 3.6-liter V6, and 6.2-liter V8. At Schimmer Chevrolet, we have a vast selection of new Camaros in stock, including the track-focused 1LE and supercharged ZL1 models.
How much is the electric Camaro?
The price for a future electric Camaro has not been officially released by Chevrolet, but industry estimates suggest a range of approximately $36,000 to $65,500 for the 2027 model year. This range accounts for a potential lineup with different trims, similar to the gasoline-powered models, with more affordable base versions and higher-priced performance variants.
- Estimated starting price: Approximately $36,000
- Estimated higher-end price: Around $65,500 for top-tier trims
- Official confirmation: Chevrolet has not confirmed these figures, stating that they do not comment on future product plans.
- Expected release: The electric Camaro is expected to debut as a 2027 model, likely in the fall of 2026.
