Karмa is teaching an old dog new tricks with the introduction of the new GS-6 series. Essentially a more affordable version of the Reʋero model line that looks very similar to the original Fisker Karмa designed by Henrik Fisker, on which the Reʋero is based. The GS-6 includes two models – the standard GS-6 and the GSe-6.
While the two cars look familiar, the news is under the skin. There, the GSe-6 has an all-electric powertrain, making it the company’s first zero-emissions vehicle. It will go on sale later this year with different battery packs – from 85 kWh to 105 kWh. Power will be provided by two electric motors mounted on the rear axle. Unfortunately, no power and range figures were released, but at least we know the car will start at $79,900 before federal tax credits are applied.
Speaking of price, it’s worth noting that the GS-6 range extender is actually a more expensive vehicle despite not being fully electric. Priced at $83,900, it uses a BMW-sourced 1.5-liter engine as the generator and a 28-kWh battery pack, providing a pure electric range of up to 80 miles (129 km) on a single charge . When combined, the powertrain has a total range of 360 miles (528 km).
As our colleagues at InsideEVs point out, a quick comparison with the price of the Karмa Reʋero shows that the new GS-6 series is actually significantly more affordable. The entry-level Reʋel Reʋero starts at $130,000, while the Reʋero GT Luxury is currently priced at $144,800. The top-end Reʋero GT Sports costs $152,800.
Future Karma models:
Two new models will be launched globally and the first to arrive (except in China) will be the range extension model. In the People’s Republic, you will be able to buy an electric vehicle before the GS-6 goes on sale. In addition to the US and China, the GS-6 series will also be sold in Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Noway, Denmark and Finland starting this year.
Lance Chu, CEO of Karмa, commented: “Our brand promise at Karмa has always been to deliver premium luxury products and technologies that are cutting edge innovation and inspiring ambitions of our drivers with new and unique products.” “As we look to the future, we believe we will change the world of mobility by making luxury electric vehicles more accessible.”
