Karma Revero
Karma Revero at the 2018 Greenwich Concours d'Elégance
Overview
ManufacturerKarma Automotive
Production2016–2020
2020–present (Revero GT/GTS)
Model years2017–2020
AssemblyMoreno Valley, California, US (Karma Innovation and Customisation Centre)
DesignerHenrik Fisker
Body and chassis
ClassHybrid Executive sedan (E)
Body style4-door saloon
Layout
PlatformGM E-Flex Platform[1]
RelatedVLF Destino, Fisker Karma, Chevrolet Volt Concept
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor175 kilowatts (238 PS; 235 hp) 2x permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors
Power output
  • 301 kilowatts (409 PS; 404 hp) (Revero EREV/GT)
  • 400 kilowatts (540 PS; 540 hp) (Revero GTS)
Transmission1-speed EVT
Hybrid drivetrainSeries hybrid/PHEV
Battery21.4 kWh (77 MJ) lithium-ion battery (Revero GT)
28 kWh (100 MJ) lithium-ion battery (Revero GTS/GS-6)
Range
  • 298 mi (480 km) (Revero GT)
  • 360 mi (580 km) (Revero GTS/GS-6)
Electric range80 km
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,159.8 mm (124.4 in)[2]
Length4,988.6 mm (196.4 in)[3]
Width2,133.6 mm (84 in)
Height1,331.0 mm (52.4 in)
Kerb weight2,452 kg
Chronology
PredecessorFisker Karma

The Karma Revero is a luxury plug-in hybrid sports sedan manufactured in the United States by Chinese-owned Karma Automotive. It is a revamped version of the Fisker Karma car. The first of the new production, for model year 2017, was released in September 2016.[4]

Background

Main article: Fisker Karma

The Revero predecessor was first introduced by Fisker Automotive as the Karma in 2012. It was the only model produced by Fisker before it went out of business in 2013. The tooling for the Fisker Karma was bought by Wanxiang in 2014. The tooling was moved from the factory in Finland to a new factory in Moreno Valley, California, USA.[5] A total of 2,667 Fisker Karma were built before production was stopped.[4][6] Karma's current headquarters reside in Irvine, California.[7]

History

Karma Revero rear

The Fisker Karma was redesigned by Karma Automotive and reintroduced as the Karma Revero. The 2017 Revero was launched on September 8, 2016, at Laguna Beach. The exterior of the Karma Revero closely resembles the Fisker Karma, keeping the design produced by Henrik Fisker.[8] The Karma Revero car also won 2018's Green Luxury Car of the Year award from Green Car Journal.[9]

In 2018, Karma announced a limited production high-end package, the Karma Revero Aliso, named after the California beach, that adds $15,000 to the price of the car, resulting with a $145,000 starting price car, with a limited run of 15 units.[10]

In 2019, an updated version, the Karma Revero GT, was revealed, using a three-cylinder 1.5 liter BMW engine as a range extender instead of the older model's drive motor GM engine. The new engine configuration launched in 2020, and it used to use the same B38 engine found in the BMW i8. Included in the changes is a larger battery.[11][12]

Karma GS-6

2022 Karma GS-6 at the New York International Auto Show

In 2021, the Karma GS-6 was introduced. It is basically a refreshed and cheaper version of the Karma Revero plug-in hybrid (or a range-extended vehicle), with its base price in the US$80 to 90k range. The battery capacity remains at 28 kWh. According to the manufacturer, the all-electric range is "up to" 80 mi (130 km), after which the vehicle smoothly switches to gasoline power.

An all-electric version, the GSe-6, was also announced.[13][14][15]

Specifications

2017 model[6][8]

2020 GT model[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ "How GM's E-Flex Propulsion System Works". howstuffworks.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  2. ^ "2018 Karma Revero Dimensions". iseecars.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  3. ^ "2018 Karma Revero Dimensions". iseecars.com. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b Chris Woodyard (13 September 2016). "Karma's plug-in Revero car picks up where Fisker left off". USA Today.
  5. ^ Benjamin Zhang (8 January 2018). "Karma Revero Drive, Pictures, details, specs, - Business Insider". Business Insider.
  6. ^ a b Lucas Matney (9 September 2016). "Karma looks to mount a comeback with the Revero, its $130k hybrid electric sports car". Tech Crunch.
  7. ^ "Karma Automotive moves into its new Irvine HQ, and it's hiring". OC Register. 26 October 2017.
  8. ^ a b Hannah Elliott (9 September 2016). "The New Karma Revero Is Not Just a $130,000 Tesla Wannabe". Bloomberg.
  9. ^ Chris Woodyard (26 January 2018). "Karma Pick Up Top Green Car Award". USA Today.
  10. ^ Kyle Hyatt (22 October 2018). "Who is the $145K(USD) Karma Revero Aliso for, exactly?". Roadshow. CNet.
  11. ^ Tarmo Riisenberg (8 April 2019). "WThe Karma Revero will start using a BMW engine". Autoleht.
  12. ^ Lawrence Allan (5 April 2019). "2020 Karma Revero range extender EV to use BMW engine". Autocar.
  13. ^ "2021 Karma GS-6 Fixes the Fisker Karma". 21 April 2021.
  14. ^ "2021 Karma GS-6 and GSe-6 Debut as More Affordable Revero Alternative".
  15. ^ "KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES GS-6 SERIES, DRIVING CONSUMER PASSION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN "NEW LUXURY" SEGMENT – Karma Newsroom".
  16. ^ Jon Wong (5 September 2017). "Karma Revero Hybrid". CNET.
  17. ^ Chris Fleming (2017). "Karma Revero is an Ultra Luxury Hybrid". Los Angeles Times.
  18. ^ Chris Walton (2017). "Karma Revero First Drive". Motor Trend.
  19. ^ Szostech, Mike. "Karma Revero GT set for Q4 2019". Retrieved 30 August 2019.

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