The Karma Revero GT exemplifies what can be accomplished with stunning design, great technology, and a sophisticated extended range electric drivetrain. This restyled luxury sport sedan is not only compelling inside and out, but is motivated by an all-new series hybrid drivetrain delivering a greater 80 mile battery electric range, and 360 mile range overall with electricity from its BMW-sourced engine-generator.
Besides a more modern look, weight has been reduced by more than 500 pounds, an important move since this is one heavy grand touring car weighing in at some 5,050 pounds total.
A lighter 28-kWh battery pack is configured to run down the spine of the car. This nickel-manganese-cobalt lithium-ion pack provides a battery electric range of up to 80 miles, an impressive gain over that offered by the 2019 Revero. With the 280 mile range afforded by electricity from the car’s gasoline engine-generator, overall driving range comes in at 360 miles.
Drivers can choose between Stealth, Sustain, and Sport modes to tailor the driving experience. Stealth is for all-electric driving. Sustain mode uses the BMW range-extender engine to supply electricity to the rear motors, preserving power from the battery pack for later use. Sport mode maximizes performance by combining the power from both the engine-generator and battery pack. Three levels of regenerative braking can be selected using steering wheel paddles.
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Green Car Journal’s 2020 Luxury Green Car of the Year
Revero GT’s body panels have been restyled - weight has been reduced by more than 500 pounds
Optional carbon fiber wheels shave off an additional 55 pounds - overall curb weight is 5062
Turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, sourced from the BMW i8, replaces the previous GM-sourced 2.0 liter engine originally used in the Revero
Combined power output has noticeably increased from 403 to 536 horsepower and 550 lb-ft torque
A lighter 28-kWh battery pack provides an electric range of up to 80 miles
Total combined driving range is up to 360 miles
EPA Ratings: MPGe – 70 miles; MPG – 26 miles
*Thank you to the Hermosa Inn for providing a beautiful backdrop for this vehicle.
