The new Karma Gyesera is the first product launched under president Marques McCammon. It carries the familiar Fisker silhouette, but the engineering beneath the skin has changed direction.
Karma Gyesera Chases Flexibility Over Pure EV
Karma first planned a 590-hp battery-electric car before the luxury market failed to embrace EVs quickly enough. Instead, a turbocharged three-cylinder borrowed from the BMW i8 now works purely as a generator. Like the heritage-driven strategy behind the BMW ALPINA B7, Karma is betting that a familiar name still sells.
On paper, the numbers improve dramatically. Output climbs to 566 horsepower and 594 lb-ft of torque, while the sprint to 60 mph drops to 3.7 seconds. Top speed rises to 150 mph. Karma claims 80 electric miles and 360 total miles on a full tank.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 1.5L Turbocharged Three-Cylinder Range Extender with 28 kWh Battery |
| 🐎Power Output | 566 HP |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 805 Nm (594 lb-ft) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.7s |
| 🚀Top Speed | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Plug-In Hybrid / Rear-Axle Electric Motors |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $200,000 (est.) |
Three-Cylinder Note Undermines the Grand Tourer
Sport mode is where the engine works hardest, and where the trouble starts. The three-cylinder sounds buzzy and flatulent on overrun, more hot hatch than luxury GT. Ride quality, however, impresses, thanks to Öhlins coil-overs that keep body roll in check.
Cabin Luxury Meets Cramped Reality
Bridge of Weir leather and Alcantara elevate the Karma Gyesera interior. Yet the rear seats remain nearly unusable for adults, and the trunk floor sits high. Karma says the first 50 units reach dealers before year end, so pricing will decide the car’s fate. Details live on the Karma Automotive website.
Ultimately, the Gyesera is a niche curiosity with real charm. Expect early examples to become enthusiast talking points, though resale will hinge on whether the brand survives its next chapter. Read more industry analysis at Auto News Magazine.
Liam Campbell
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