Karma Revero
The Karma Revero is a luxury plug-in hybrid sports Sedan made in the United States. It was first introduced in September 2016 [1] by Karma Automotive, which is owned by the Chinese company, Wanxiang Group. The Revero is based on the Fisker Karma, which was originally made by Fisker Automotive.
| Karma Revero | |
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 Karma Revero at the 2018 Greenwich Concours d'Elégance | |
| Overview | |
| 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 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Hybrid Executive sedan (E) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout |
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| Platform | GM E-Flex Platform[2] |
| Related | VLF Destino, Fisker Karma, Chevrolet Volt Concept |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | 175 kilowatts (238 PS; 235 hp) 2x permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 1-speed EVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Series hybrid/PHEV |
| Battery | 21.4 kWh (77 MJ) lithium-ion battery (Revero GT) 28 kWh (100 MJ) lithium-ion battery (Revero GTS/GS-6) |
| Range |
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| Electric range | 80 km |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,159.8 mm (124.4 in)[3] |
| Length | 4,988.6 mm (196.4 in)[4] |
| Width | 2,133.6 mm (84 in) |
| Height | 1,331.0 mm (52.4 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,452 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fisker Karma |
History
[change | change source]The original Fisker Karma was produced from 2012 to 2013, but Fisker Automotive went out of business in 2013. In 2014, Wanxiang Group bought the company and its assets, including the rights to the Karma. Production moved to Moreno Valley, California, [5] where the Karma Revero was launched in 2017.
The Revero kept many features from the original Fisker Karma but included updates and improvements. In 2020, a new version called the Karma Revero GT was introduced with a different engine and a larger battery. The Revero GT used a 1.5-liter BMW engine as a range extender and had improved electric range compared to the original model.[6][7]
In 2021, Karma introduced the Karma GS-6, a more affordable version of the Revero. It featured a similar battery capacity and all-electric driving range.
An all-electric version, the GSe-6, was also announced. This version did not use a gasoline engine and was designed to offer fully electric driving.[8][9][10]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Chris Woodyard (13 September 2016). "Karma's plug-in Revero car picks up where Fisker left off". USA Today.
- ↑ "How GM's E-Flex Propulsion System Works". howstuffworks.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ↑ "2018 Karma Revero Dimensions". iseecars.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ↑ "2018 Karma Revero Dimensions". iseecars.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ↑ Benjamin Zhang (January 8, 2018). "Karma Revero Drive, Pictures, details, specs, - Business Insider". Business Insider.
- ↑ Tarmo Riisenberg (April 8, 2019). "WThe Karma Revero will start using a BMW engine". Autoleht.
- ↑ Lawrence Allan (April 5, 2019). "2020 Karma Revero range extender EV to use BMW engine". Autocar.
- ↑ "2021 Karma GS-6 Fixes the Fisker Karma". 21 April 2021.
- ↑ "2021 Karma GS-6 and GSe-6 Debut as More Affordable Revero Alternative".
- ↑ "KARMA AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES GS-6 SERIES, DRIVING CONSUMER PASSION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN "NEW LUXURY" SEGMENT – Karma Newsroom". Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2024-11-29.