Given the progression of technology over the past few decades – added to rising environmental concerns – we all knew that the slow, steady shift to electric vehicles was inevitable. Whether or not electric vehicles (EVs) will entirely replace their gasoline or diesel-powered counterparts is uncertain (and hopefully unlikely), but what we do know for sure is that they’ve already become the norm and will only increase in popularity.

While it’s likely that none of us are against EVs as daily drivers, family cars, or grocery-getters, brows begin to furrow at the thought of them replacing our beloved, fuel-powered sports cars. While there’s no doubt that they have their benefits, the quiet, far less exciting nature of EVs could never take the place of the visceral experience offered by a hefty V8.

In an effort to keep us speed-junkies happy, however, engineers have developed some undeniably incredible electric supercars – capable of breakneck acceleration and serious top speeds. Currently, the EV speed record is held by none other than the C6 Corvette seen in the above video – it seems America’s sports car performs as well with a V8 as it does with batteries.

The ‘Vette is the creation of Genovation Cars, a company dedicated to developing green automobiles without compromising the driving experience. Obviously, they pulled that off with their record-breaking ‘Vette. The video shows the car screaming down the runway, hitting its top speed of 186.8 miles an hour, and performing a few celebratory donuts.

While the fact that EVs can be made to perform just as well as a gas vehicle is, of course, a great step in the eco-friendly direction, there’s something a bit disagreeable about the thought of a V8-powered, all-American sports car being emasculated with an electric motor.

But what do you think – is the electric-‘Vette the way of the future, or does it ruin America’s sports car? Let us know in the comments below.