The Karma Revero Has Come to an End
- Karma Automotive has officially produced its last Revero.
- This extended-range electric four-door sedan was essentially a revival of the unfortunate Fisker Karma.
- Despite Henrik Fisker having faced two bankruptcies in the automotive industry, his legacy will continue through another vehicle.
The curtain has fallen on the Karma Revero, marking the end of what was fundamentally a reboot of the troubled Fisker Karma.
To set the stage, it’s worth recalling that Henrik Fisker, the visionary behind the Fisker Ocean electric crossover, initially ventured into car manufacturing in the early 2000s with the Fisker Karma. This luxurious extended-range electric vehicle had a very short lifespan, lasting just a year before it succumbed to bankruptcy. Unfortunately, the same fate awaited his second attempt at creating a car company this decade, leading to another financial collapse.
Gallery: The Last Karma Revero
After the first bankruptcy, Karma Automotive emerged from the remnants of Fisker’s venture, establishing operations in Irvine, California. The production of the Revero began at their small facility in Moreno Valley in 2016. Over the years, several iterations of the vehicle were released, all sharing many components with the original Fisker Karma. However, Karma Automotive made notable improvements, such as installing a larger 28-kilowatt-hour high-voltage battery and replacing the original GM engine with a BMW-sourced 1.5-liter gasoline engine.
Despite these enhancements, the body panels, suspension system, and interior design remained strikingly similar to those of the Fisker Karma. In its most recent incarnation, the Karma Revero boasted a total driving range of 360 miles, with approximately 80 miles achievable solely on battery power. Notably, both the Revero and its predecessor belong to a select group of vehicles within the automotive industry: plug-in hybrids capable of DC fast charging. For example, the Revero can connect to a 45-kilowatt DC charger, achieving a remarkable 90% charge in just 34 minutes.
Priced around $175,000, the 2025 Karma Revero features an aluminum spaceframe with composite and aluminum body panels attached. Its powertrain delivers an impressive 536 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 4.5 seconds—quite remarkable for a car weighing 5,000 pounds.
The Karma Gyesera, which is set to replace the Revero, is constructed using the same aluminum spaceframe originally designed for the Fisker Karma. It utilizes the same 28 kWh battery to power its rear electric motor, but overall output has been increased to 566 horsepower, while torque has seen a slight decrease to 546 lb-ft. Additionally, the Gyesera features a revamped interior along with a carbon fiber and aluminum exterior, making it a fresh take on the previous model.
Karma Automotive is also developing the Amaris, a more powerful two-door extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) built on a modified version of the same aluminum spaceframe used in the Gyesera. Although this low-volume California-based car manufacturer is currently accepting pre-orders for both new models, the exact timeline for their market release remains uncertain.
The Gyesera, which requires a $5,000 deposit, is reportedly in production as of the fourth quarter of this year. Meanwhile, the Amaris, which can be reserved with a $7,500 deposit, is expected to commence production by the end of 2026. Additionally, Karma showcased the Ivara crossover and the Kaveya electric supercar; however, neither model has a clear development timeline.
Gallery: Karma Gyesera EREV
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