[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/karma-revero\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/karma-revero\/","headline":"Karma Revero","name":"Karma Revero","description":"Also based out of California like Tesla, Fisker produced just one model during its brief existence – the Karma petrol-electric plug-in hybrid – and fewer than 2,500 units were ever built. As stunning as it was to look at, a series of missed launch dates and hasty production resulted in oversights that saw various failures and recalls, and some even had the unfortunate tendency to catch fire. The struggle was too much and in 2013, Fisker laid off its workforce, […]","datePublished":"2016-08-31","dateModified":"2016-09-01","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-47.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-47.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/karma-revero\/","about":["SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":408,"keywords":["Fisker","hybrid","Karma","Revero","supercar","tesla"],"articleBody":"Also based out of California like Tesla, Fisker produced just one model during its brief existence – the Karma petrol-electric plug-in hybrid – and fewer than 2,500 units were ever built.As stunning as it was to look at, a series of missed launch dates and hasty production resulted in oversights that saw various failures and recalls, and some even had the unfortunate tendency to catch fire.The struggle was too much and in 2013, Fisker laid off its workforce, filed for bankruptcy and promptly vanished. Until now, because the brand has been somewhat reborn with this: the Karma Revero.Relationships with former Fisker suppliers have been rekindled in a bid to resume production of discontinued parts and from the outside, the Revero is a near-copy of the Karma with several features harking back to Fisker\u2019s sole model.There\u2019s the horizontal twin-front vents, the bug-eye headlights, the gentle yet sharp shoulder line running the length of the car like a soft wave; in fact flicking between an image of the Karma and the Revero reveals an undeniable effort to recreate the Fisker Karma for 2016.Like the Karma, the Revero uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain, delivering silent yet punchy electric acceleration for up to 50 miles, before a roaring engine fires up and takes over.The badge on each Revero is hand-painted, one at a time, something they claim has been done by no other car company ever. They say this speaks volumes over the craftsmanship invested into each Revero, making each car individual.Forget charging, a solar panel fitted into the car\u2019s roof can capture enough energy to power the car, making it self-sufficient to a degree, depending on how it is driven.Meanwhile, the car\u2019s infotainment system will be simple, intuitive and beautiful, if you believe that beauty can be found in a series of buttons and menus.Upon releasing these initial images, Karma Automotive\u2019s chief revenue officer Jim Taylor said: “Serving a mass market is not, and never will be, our purpose. The Revero is for a discerning group of individuals who desire beautiful, clean vehicles and a memorable ownership experience. We are thrilled to start this journey.\u201dAll being well, the Karma Revero will be available through ten North American dealerships. A greater appreciation and uptake of plug-in vehicles suggests that it\u2019d have a better chance of success if it ever reached the UK. There\u2019s a long way to go before then though\u2026"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Karma Revero","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/karma-revero\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]