Karma Revero

The Karma Revero is a luxury plug-in hybrid sports saloon manufactured by 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.[1]

Karma Revero
Karma Revero at the 2018 Greenwich Concours d'Elégance
Overview
ManufacturerKarma Automotive
Production2016–present
Model years2017–present
AssemblyMoreno Valley, California, USA (Karma Innovation and Customisation Centre)
DesignerHenrik Fisker
Body and chassis
ClassHybrid Executive sedan (E)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel drive
PlatformGeneral Motors E-Flex Platform
RelatedVLF Destino, Fisker Karma
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L I4 turbocharged GM Ecotec LNF (Revero)
1.5 L BMW TwinPower I3 turbocharged B38A15T0 (Revero GT/GTS; 2020–present)
Electric motor400 kW Twin electric motors
Transmission1-speed EVT
Hybrid drivetrainSeries hybrid/PHEV
Battery80 MJ lithium-ion battery (Revero GT)
100 MJ lithium-ion battery (Revero GTS)
Range480 km (Revero GT)
580 km (Revero GTS)
Electric range80 km
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,160 mm
Length5,000 mm
Width2,130 mm
Height1,330 mm
Kerb weight2.45 kg
Chronology
PredecessorFisker Karma

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.[2] 2,667 Fisker Karma were built before production was stopped.[1][3] Karma's current headquarters reside in Irvine, California.[4]

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.[5] The Karma Revero car also won 2018's Green Luxury Car of the Year award from Green Car Journal.[6]

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 $145k starting price car, with a limited run of 15 units.[7]

2020 Karma Revero at the Chicago Auto Show

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 should launch in 2020, and it is expected to use the same B38 engine found in the BMW i8. Included in the changes is a larger battery.[8][9]






Specifications
2017 Model[3][5]
  • $130,000 base vehicle MSRP (USD)
  • 260 horsepower (190 kW) 4-cylinder turbocharged internal combustion engine
  • 403 horsepower (301 kW) total power[10] delivered at rear-wheel drive
  • 50 mi (80 km) all-electric range
  • 300 mi (480 km) total range
  • solar photovoltaic panelled roof
  • 21.4 kWh (77 MJ) lithium-ion battery
  • 10 hour charge time @ 16 amps and 120 volts (North American home socket)
  • 24 minutes to 80% charge at quickcharge
  • 5.4 second 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time [11]
  • 125 mph (201 km/h) top speed
  • 10.7" Touchscreen Infotainment car control center [12]
  • Digital dashboard
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
2020 GT Model [13]
  • $135,000 base vehicle MSRP (USD)
  • 3-cylinder BMW TwinPower™ turbocharged generator
  • 536 horsepower (400 kW) total power from 2 electric motors on the rear axle
  • 28 kWh (100 MJ) lithium-ion battery
  • 4.5 second 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time
  • 125 mph (201 km/h) top speed

See also

References
  1. Chris Woodyard (13 September 2016). "Karma's plug-in Revero car picks up where Fisker left off". USA Today.
  2. Benjamin Zhang (8 January 2018). "Karma Revero Drive, Pictures, details, specs, - Business Insider". Business Insider.
  3. Lucas Matney (9 September 2016). "Karma looks to mount a comeback with the Revero, its $130k hybrid electric sports car". Tech Crunch.
  4. "Karma Automotive moves into its new Irvine HQ, and it's hiring". OC Register. 26 October 2017.
  5. Hannah Elliott (9 September 2016). "The New Karma Revero Is Not Just a $130,000 Tesla Wannabe". Bloomberg.
  6. Chris Woodyard (26 January 2018). "Karma Pick Up Top Green Car Award". USA Today.
  7. Kyle Hyatt (22 October 2018). "Who is the $145K Karma Revero Aliso for, exactly?". Roadshow. CNet.
  8. Tarmo Riisenberg (8 April 2019). "WThe Karma Revero will start using a BMW engine". Autoleht.
  9. Lawrence Allan (5 April 2019). "2020 Karma Revero range extender EV to use BMW engine". Autocar.
  10. Jon Wong (5 September 2017). "Karma Revero Hybrid". CNET.
  11. Chris Fleming (2017). "Karma Revero is an Ultra Luxury Hybrid". Los Angeles Times.
  12. Chris Walton (2017). "Karma Revero First Drive". Motor Trend.
  13. Szostech, Mike. "Karma Revero GT set for Q4 2019". Retrieved 30 August 2019.
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