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Does the Fisker Karma use gas?

Does the Fisker Karma use gas?

Like the Chevrolet Volt, the Karma has a traditional gasoline engine on board. When switched to “Sport” mode, the Karma will use the gas engine in conjunction with the electric motors for a total output of 403 hp and a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds.

What is the fuel economy of a Fisker Karma?

TÜV found that in charge-sustaining sport mode the Karma achieves a fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.2 L/100 km). The combined fuel economy was rated at 112 MPG-e (2.1 l/100 km equivalent) and the emissions level is 51 g/km CO 2.

How long does it take to charge a Fisker Karma?

Despite its modest range, the Fisker Karma is heavy enough — and its battery large enough — that a 120-volt power source takes about 14 hours to recharge a depleted battery. The Volt does it in about eight hours. A Level 2, 240-volt charging setup is more attractive, topping off the Karma’s pack in about six hours.

Where is the Fisker Karma electric car made?

The two electric motors drive the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential The Fisker Karma is a premium plug-in range-extended electric luxury sports sedan produced by Fisker Automotive in 2012. The cars were manufactured at Valmet Automotive in Finland.

What is launch mode on Fisker Karma GS-6?

If the battery is at least 90 percent charged, the GS-6 offers a launch mode, which is engaged when the car is in Sport mode via the leftmost steering-wheel paddle, then mashing both pedals while stopped. The BMW three-cylinder revs to about 4000 rpm and a countdown indicator appears on the dashboard.

TÜV found that in charge-sustaining sport mode the Karma achieves a fuel economy of 26 mpg (9.2 L/100 km). The combined fuel economy was rated at 112 MPG-e (2.1 l/100 km equivalent) and the emissions level is 51 g/km CO 2.

The two electric motors drive the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential The Fisker Karma is a premium plug-in range-extended electric luxury sports sedan produced by Fisker Automotive in 2012. The cars were manufactured at Valmet Automotive in Finland.

What’s the warranty on a 2012 Fisker Karma?

The Fisker Karma’s warranty is 50 months or 50,000 miles, bumper to bumper, but it has no separate drivetrain warranty. (Update: On March 26, 2012, Fisker issued a recall to replace potentially defective battery packs from supplier A123 Systems.

Despite its modest range, the Fisker Karma is heavy enough — and its battery large enough — that a 120-volt power source takes about 14 hours to recharge a depleted battery. The Volt does it in about eight hours. A Level 2, 240-volt charging setup is more attractive, topping off the Karma’s pack in about six hours.

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Ruth Doyle