For several years, Karma Automotive of California has been making vague references to its intentions to produce an electric sports vehicle. At last, the business believes that it is close to reaching production.
The new Karma Kaveya was unveiled as a concept on Saturday during a concours-style event held at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel. It is anticipated to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Kaveya, named after a Sanskrit word meaning “poetry,” is a stately touring-style coupe that shares size and design cues with the 2010 Lexus LFA.
Based on a new electric vehicle architecture, the business estimates that it will have a range of over 250 miles with a 120-kwh battery.
There are two projected powertrain options: an all-wheel-drive option with 1,180 horsepower or a rear-wheel-drive alternative with 536 horsepower. The all-wheel-drive option is expected to go on sale in the fourth quarter of 2026, although only the rear-wheel-drive option will be offered at launch.
Claims for range-topping performance include a top speed of 180 mph, a 0-60 mph time of less than three seconds, and a desired curb weight of roughly 5,300 pounds. To help reach that goal, body panels made of carbon fiber will be utilized.
Pricing and the location of the production have not been disclosed. As Karma presently operates a plant in Moreno Valley, California, this is probably where the product will be produced.
Karma is a U.S.- based EV startup claimed by Chinese vehicle parts monster Wanxiang and conceived out of the remaining parts of the first Fisker Car which failed in 2013. Karma has sent off a vigorously refreshed variant of the first Fisker Karma series module mixture car, named the Revero, and the uncover of the Kaveya addresses a kind of reboot for the organization under the direction of new boss Marques McCammon, who joined the group in Spring.
Additionally new to the group is previous Acura architect Michelle Christensen, who recently drove the plan of the second-age NSX supercar.
At the divulging of the Kaveya, Karma likewise reported the Gyesera. A restricted release electric vehicle looks like the Revero series module half and half car. The Gyesera will be made accessible in the final quarter of 2024 and will be restricted to two or three thousand units.
