Corvette no-flip rules end for E-Ray and Z06, But Not the 1,064 HP ZR1

GM has dramatically changed its approach to preventing vehicle flipping by removing ownership retention periods for most Corvette variants. The Corvette no-flip rules end for 2025 and 2026 Corvette E-Ray and Z06 models, giving buyers immediate freedom to sell if circumstances change.

This relaxed policy is a pragmatic acknowledgment that production has finally ramped up, and demand for these once-unobtainable models has stabilized. However, the one-year hold remains firmly in place for the flagship models.

Here is a look at what’s changing and the serious consequences of flipping the top-tier Corvette models.

Retention Policies by Corvette Model

The “no flip” policy first appeared with the 2023 Z06 launch when demand for the mid-engine platform reached a fever pitch. GM implemented these rules to discourage speculators and reward real enthusiasts.

Model Variant	2025–2026 Policy	Note
E-Ray	Restrictions Removed	Buyers gain immediate flexibility to sell after delivery.
Z06	Restrictions Removed	Production has stabilized enough to drop the hold period.
ZR1 & ZR1X	One-Year Retention	Restrictions remain due to extreme demand for the 1,064 hp flagship.

The ZR1/ZR1X Exception

The 2025 and 2026 ZR1 and 2026 ZR1X will be the only variants subject to an enforced retention period of one year. This hold remains because the 1,064 horsepower ZR1 is still seen as a “hot commodity” by both enthusiasts and speculators.

Under the policy, original retail customers who sell or transfer ownership of a ZR1 or ZR1X within the first 12 months after delivery face serious consequences:

Warranty Void: Their entire original factory warranty coverage will be voided (excluding the EV Battery Warranty Coverage for the ZR1X).
Future Ban: They become ineligible to place reservations or orders for certain future special, high-demand GM models.

As part of the recent update, customers are now required to acknowledge the retention policy by signing a specific form, aiming to address earlier confusion where some buyers claimed they never saw the original paperwork regarding the hold.

The relaxed rules on the Z06 and E-Ray represent a return to normal market dynamics, but the strict hold on the ZR1 confirms GM’s continued commitment to ensuring its halo cars reach genuine enthusiasts rather than quick-profit speculators.

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