2018 KARMA REVERO | 50GK41SA0JA000037
❯2018 KARMA REVERO | 50GK41SA0JA000037
United States
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Vehicle specifications
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~$135,000
Engine:
Torque: 981 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~5.4 s
The Karma Revero combines electric torque with range-extending petrol propulsion to deliver a driving experience that is both silent and thrilling. With two rear-mounted electric motors working in tandem, it produces an astonishing 981 Nm of torque—available instantly. Acceleration to 100 km/h in just over five seconds feels effortless, especially from a standstill, with a wave of quiet force that surges without drama.
Though heavier than many traditional sports sedans due to its battery pack, the Revero manages its mass with well-tuned adaptive dampers, a low center of gravity, and a wide rear track. Cornering balance is surprisingly neutral, especially in Sport mode, where power is more assertively delivered and regenerative braking becomes more prominent. Steering is smooth and progressive, and the vehicle remains composed even under spirited driving, belying its GT character.
This isn’t a car chasing lap times—it’s a statement on how performance can coexist with sustainability. The Revero offers exclusivity and character over raw aggression, delivering an electric-first experience wrapped in coach-built elegance. Its mission isn’t to dominate circuits, but to redefine what a luxury performance hybrid can be—sustainable, sensual, and truly distinctive.
Body Styles
The Karma Revero is a four-door electric grand tourer sedan with coupe-like proportions and concept car presence. It features an extremely long hood, cab-rearward silhouette, and a fastback rear roofline that flows into muscular haunches. The proportions are unconventional: wide, low, and long, evoking supercar drama from every angle. The wheelbase exceeds 3,160 mm, enabling both a spacious cabin and excellent high-speed stability. The exterior design retains much of the Fisker Karma's visual DNA, with flared fenders, a deep-set grille, and signature LED lighting creating a bold, unmistakable identity. Its design commands attention in ways few luxury sedans can.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
"Revero" was chosen to suggest rebirth, renewal, and reverence for energy and motion, fitting for a car that transforms traditional GT performance into a plug-in hybrid era. It reflects Karma’s aspiration to blend high performance with environmental consciousness while reviving the original Karma spirit under a new corporate identity.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
The name "Revero" resonates internationally, evoking a sense of renewal and virtue. It is easily pronounced across languages, reinforcing Karma Automotive’s goal of global luxury appeal with an environmentally responsible core philosophy.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The Revero’s body color selection emphasized rich, deep hues with luxurious metallic flake and satin options. Paint choices like Borrego Black, Corona Del Sol (a deep burnt orange), Pacific Fog, and Balboa Blue added depth and emotion, often paired with exposed carbon fiber details around the mirrors, diffusers, or grille. Matte and high-gloss finishes were available depending on trim, and each unit was painted in-house at Karma’s boutique factory in California.
Interior environments centered around hand-stitched leather, reclaimed wood, and bespoke textures. Color themes included Palisades (brown with copper contrast), Lunar (white and grey two-tone), and Gotham (stealth black with blue accents). Seat surfaces were sculpted and contoured with extended bolsters and diamond perforation patterns. Piano black, real carbon fiber, and hand-finished aluminum were available as inlay materials, depending on buyer preference. An emphasis on sustainability led to the use of recycled thread and ethically sourced materials throughout.
Wheels came in 21- and 22-inch variants, featuring turbine-inspired multi-spoke designs, gloss black or polished metal finishes, and optional red center caps. Some models featured staggered fitments with wider rear tires for enhanced grip. Unique wheel patterns underscored the vehicle’s fusion of luxury and modernity.
Top Expensive Options
- Laguna Leather Full Interior Upgrade: $6,500
- Carbon Fiber Exterior Package (mirrors, splitter, diffuser): $5,800
- 22-Inch Gloss Black Wheels with Red Calipers: $4,400
- Dynamic Suspension Adjustment Package: $3,900
- Premium Paint in Signature Metallic Satin Finish: $3,500
- Suede Headliner with Stitched Detailing: $2,800
- Reclaimed Wood Interior Veneers (Walnut or Eucalyptus): $2,200
- 360° Surround-View Camera System: $1,900
- Karma Signature Audio with 8-Channel DSP: $1,600
- Configurable Ambient Lighting with Welcome Animation: $1,200
vs Competitors
Positioned between high-end EVs like the Tesla Model S and exclusive GTs like the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid, the Karma Revero plays its own game. While not as technologically advanced as a Model S in terms of autonomy or software, it offers a sensory and tactile richness the Tesla lacks. Compared to Porsche, it trades precision for occasion—less about apex carving, more about how it makes you feel. The Revero appeals to those seeking individuality, craftsmanship, and electric power delivered in a way that feels truly artisanal. It’s not for the spec-sheet racer but for the aesthete who values rarity and resonance.
Fun Fact
Every Karma Revero includes a solar panel integrated into the roof—not just for show, but capable of providing enough energy to trickle-charge the 12V system or even slightly assist the high-voltage battery. It's one of the few production cars ever to offer real solar power as part of the propulsion ecosystem.