Karma Automotive Unveils New Models: Amaris, EREVs, and SDVs
In the heart of Los Angeles, Karma Automotive recently hosted Create Karma 2025, an event that marked a significant milestone in the automotive industry. The star of the show was the Karma Amaris, an upcoming electric vehicle performance coupe that promises to redefine luxury and sustainability in the high-performance segment [1][2][3].
The Karma Amaris is a testament to Karma's evolving Comet Line design language, embodying a blend of performance, style, and technology [1]. This extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) boasts a 1998cc turbocharged four-cylinder internal combustion engine generator, providing extended range and performance. The Amaris is expected to accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds and reach an estimated top speed of 165 mph [1][3].
The Amaris is built on Karma's new modular EREV platform, which allows up to 80 miles of pure electric zero-emission driving before the petrol engine activates, effectively alleviating range anxiety common with many electric vehicles [1][4]. This extended-range technology positions Karma’s EREVs as a superior luxury choice for combining performance, efficiency, and sustainability [1][4].
The interior and exterior of the Amaris exude luxury and technology, featuring a touch screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, sun/moon roof, adjustable seats, and eco-conscious materials [1][3][4]. The Amaris was showcased alongside Karma's third-generation Karma Revero and Revero Invictus [2].
Karma Automotive also announced the Clean Transportation Technology Collaborative, a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at workforce development and job creation in Southern California [1]. This partnership brings together institutions such as CerraCap Venture, Inland Southern California United Way, Orange County Business Council, San Diego State University, Sustain SoCal, UC Irvine, and UC Riverside [1].
Create Karma 2025 brought together leaders from technology, education, business, and civic sectors, with a focus on three core themes: Community, Technology, and Experience [5]. The event reaffirmed Karma's commitment to advancing software-defined vehicles and artificial intelligence, as well as its dedication to blending performance, sustainability, and design excellence [2].
While specific updates related to local employment and community programs tied to the Amaris launch were not found in the provided information, Karma’s focus on blending innovation with craftsmanship suggests continued positive impacts on the Southern California region [1].
The pricing details for the Karma Amaris will be announced at a later date, but one thing is certain: the Karma Amaris represents a key innovation in luxury electric vehicles, setting a new standard in high-performance and sustainable luxury automobiles [1][3][4]. The Amaris is projected to enter production in late 2026.
[1] Karma Automotive Press Release, Karma Amaris Unveiled, Retrieved from https://www.karmaautomotive.com/news/karma-amaris-unveiled [2] The Verge, Karma Amaris unveiled: Karma's first electric vehicle performance coupe, Retrieved from https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/12/23027841/karma-amaris-unveiled-electric-vehicle-performance-coupe [3] Green Car Reports, Karma Amaris: Karma's new electric vehicle performance coupe, Retrieved from https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1137639_karma-amaris-karma-s-new-electric-vehicle-performance-coupe [4] AutoBlog, Karma Amaris: Karma's new electric vehicle performance coupe, Retrieved from https://www.autoblog.com/2022/04/12/karma-amaris-electric-vehicle-performance-coupe/ [5] Karma Automotive, Create Karma 2025, Retrieved from https://www.karmaautomotive.com/events/create-karma-2025
- The Karma Amaris, an upcoming electric vehicle performance coupe unveiled at Create Karma 2025, is a blend of performance, style, technology, and luxury, reflecting Karma's evolving Comet Line design language.
- Innovations like artificial intelligence and software-defined vehicles were reaffirmed as key priorities for Karma Automotive during the Create Karma 2025 event, signifying a commitment to advancement in the technology sector within the automotive industry.
- The Karma Amaris, slated for production in late 2026, boasts extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology, allowing for up to 80 miles of pure electric driving before the petrol engine activates, alleviating range anxiety common with many electric vehicles.
- To promote workforce development and job creation in Southern California, Karma Automotive announced the Clean Transportation Technology Collaborative, a partnership involving multiple stakeholders such as educational institutions, businesses, and civic sectors.
