Fisker "Karma" Do Good and You'll Go Far

Electrical Hybrid x Sporty Stylin

If the Fisker Karma isn’t one of the illest, most desirable cars–albeit a hybrid electric vehicle which makes it better, then I don’t know what is. Fisker is a high end luxury car brand dedicated to the production of vehicles that are uniquely designed, fuel economic, and made from recycled materials.

Karma’s Technology

The designers of the Karma did a crazy job on this car. Props to Henrik Fisker and Bernhard Koelher for this awesome rendering. They designed a user friendly touch screen interface that manipulates the audio, navigation, iPod™, Bluetooth™ and the climate control.

Economically sound

recycled flooring
Animal cruelty-free furniture
Solar powered signage (full roof panel)
Compact fluorescent light bulbs

EVer – Electric Vehicle Extended Range

Extended Range. Refueling optional. EVer™ technology uses an electric generator and battery pack to power dual electric motors to drive the wheels. The gasoline engine is only used as a backup distance increaser. The patented Fisker EVer™ technology permits up to 50 miles of electric driving. After 50 miles, the internal combustion engine engages to support the electric motors for a range of 250 miles. (Note: the plug-in hybrid is never run by the engine. The engine provides the energy to run the electric motors.)

Charging Stations

- Karma includes a standard 110V convenience charger. The optional 220/240v high-voltage charging station can easily be installed in homes with standard electrical service and will significantly reduce Karma charging time.

Charge Times

- Varies with battery’s remaining charge capacity and whether 110v, 220v or 240v current is used. Between 6 hours and 14 hours.

Command Center

Fisker designers chose to simplify the car’s dashboard controls by providing a single place to control multiple features. The Karma’s dashboard contains just four buttons: EVer™ Power (start/stop), central locking, hazard lights and electric glove box release and a 10.2″ touch screen Command Center that reflects Fiskers’ attention to detail and application of technology in a seamless experience.

Task specific icons within the Command Center control the climate systems, audio, iPod™ controls, Bluetooth™ phone compatibility and navigation without the complex toggles and switches found in other premium luxury vehicles. Additionally, the screen functions as a rear view camera display and provides information regarding solar roof energy information.

Solar Roof

Expose the Karma to sunlight for longer periods of time. The Karma’s solar glass panel roof is the biggest ever made for a production car vehicle and can extend driving distance additionally by 200 miles/322 km annually.

Lighting

The Fisker Karma features standard Bi-Xenon headlamps and low energy LED lamps throughout. In an effort to conserve power wherever possible, the Karma uses low-voltage LED exterior lighting, including the car’s reverse, rear fog and side marker lights. The chrome accents behind the front wheel arches are actually heat extractors. The design shape carries to other parts of the car, including the taillights and key fob.

Regenerative Braking

The Karma’s regenerative braking system is engaged by using the right-hand steering wheel paddle (Hill Mode) in varying amounts. This captures kinetic energy during deceleration, feeding it back into the battery allowing the driver more control in their Karma’s driving experience and range.

Karma’s overall Design

The Fisker Karma’s design was inspired by ever-flowing wind-whipped sandy hills coupled with the masculine structure of a tiger.

No two Karma are alike…

Each Karma is as unique because it is essential to continuing Fisker’s sustainable and accountable design philosophy. Every Karma reflects Fisker’s dedication to the use of reclaimed wood. The wood trim is unique and 100% sustainable, sourced from Fallen, Sunken and Rescued Wood™. No live growth is ever used. Fallen Wood™ is 100% sourced from naturally fallen trees in the western United States.

Recycled and reusable materials:

Karma’s wood trim is made of reclaimed lumber
The seat’s cushioning foam is fashioned from soy-based bio fiber
Recycled post-consumer materials create the carpet backing
The Karma EcoStandard features an animal free interior environment designed to emulate a pure leather grain and is tinted a rich shade of black (Black Onyx Monotone)
The Karma EcoSport features leather produced in the world’s first closed-loop leather manufacturing plant. These hides are sourced from farms that abide by the five freedoms of human animal treatment

Lastly, to add icing to Fisker’s environmental conscience cake, Fisker’s headquarters for manufacturing also practice and project the same philosophy of reducing the environmental impact of all Fisker operations globally on an annual basis.

Check the video below to see the Fisker Karma perform