Fisker Karma

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Fisker Karma

Manufacturer	Fisker Automotive
Production	2009
Class	plug-in hybrid luxury sports car
Electric range	50 miles
Designer	Henrik Fisker

Fisker Karma

The Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid luxury sports car revealed on 14 January 2008 and manufactured by Fisker Automotive,^[1] a joint venture of Quantum Technologies^[2] and Fisker Coachbuild, LLC, announced September 5, 2007.^[3] The Karma was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

The PHEV-50 (50 mile all-electric range) is anticipated in late 2009 to sell for US$ 80,000.^[4]

The Fisker Karma is the first vehicle released by the Fisker Automotive Company. The Karma features Q-Drive technology, powered by an innovative plug-in hybrid gasoline/electric motors. The vehicle can run up to 50 miles solely on battery power when fully charged. After the charged batteries deplete, the Karma converts to its hybrid engines, constantly switching between gasoline and electric motors.

In addition to the advanced hybrid drive technology, a solar-paneled roof is optional. These solar cells collect energy to aide in cooling the vehicle’s lithium ion batteries as well as donate an extra boost to the Q-drive system. Although Fisker Automotive has yet to release solid statistics regarding Karma’s fuel economy, the company estimates the average driver will only have to refill the gas tank annually.

It features a 125mph top speed and is capable of reaching 60mph from a standstill in 5.8 seconds. ^[5]