Remember Karma Automotive? The company that rose from the ashes of Henrik Fisker’s first failed automotive venture has undergone a few evolutions over the years, and its latest brings the announcement of a new vehicle. Karma recently revealed the Amaris, an extended-range EV (EREV) with a striking grand touring shape and a BMW gas engine.
Karma promises a 3.5-second 0-60 mph time and a 165 mph top speed for the Amaris, but its BMW-derived four-cylinder engine won’t be doing any of that heavy lifting. Its sole purpose in life is to act as a generator to charge the battery and power the electric motors. The company plans to release the car as a two-door grand tourer at first, with a four-door model coming later under the Gysera name.
The EREV format isn’t new, having been offered in BMW and General Motors in the past, but it’s seeing a resurgence as automakers look to entice buyers skeptical about going all-electric. Ram will soon release an extended-range electric truck, and both of Scout Motors’ new vehicles will offer the technology.
We hadn’t heard much from Karma before this announcement, but it sounds like the automaker will stay busy for at least the next few years. It plans to release the Amaris coupe in late 2026, followed by a “super coupe” model in 2027 and an electric SUV in 2028. All of that comes after the Invictus, a new Karma vehicle scheduled for release later this year.
[Images: Karma Automotive]
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