Karma Revero Explained

Karma Revero
Manufacturer:Karma Automotive
Production:2016–2020
2020–present (Revero GT/GTS)
Model Years:2017–2020
Assembly:Moreno Valley, California, US (Karma Innovation and Customisation Centre)
Designer:Henrik Fisker
Class:Hybrid Executive sedan (E)
Body Style:4-door saloon
Platform:GM E-Flex Platform[1]
Related:VLF Destino, Fisker Karma, Chevrolet Volt Concept
Transmission:1-speed EVT
Motor:175kW 2x permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors
Drivetrain:Series hybrid/PHEV
Battery:21.4kWh lithium-ion battery (Revero GT)
28kWh lithium-ion battery (Revero GTS/GS-6)
Electric Range:80 km
Wheelbase:124.4inches[2]
Length:196.4inches[3]
Width:84inches
Height:52.4inches
Weight:2,452 kg
Predecessor:Fisker Karma
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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

See main article: article and 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

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

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" 80miles, 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

Notes and References

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