The Fisker Karma electric vehicle
with extended range has achieved 135 mpg* combined fuel economy
while emitting just 51 g/km of CO2, according to
independent testing by the Technischer Üeberwachungs Verein (TÜV),
Europe’s recognized automotive certification agency.
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TÜV tests also validated the
Karma’s all-electric range at 51.6 miles (83 km).
The Karma, a 400-horsepower
luxury sedan that can accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in
6.1seconds, is one of the most efficient, lowest emission
automobiles available despite its size, performance and visual
appeal.
These figures are possible due
to the Karma’s cutting-edge EVer™ (Electric Vehicle extended
range) powertrain technology, which combines the zero-emissions
and efficiency of electric drive with the range and freedom of
petrol-powered cars.
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Technically a series plug-in
hybrid, the Karma gives drivers the ability to run emission free
on demand, as well as travelling long distances without the
range anxiety or long recharge times associated with
pure-electric vehicles.
While the Karma can run on
all-electric power in Stealth mode for 51.6 miles, it has a
total range of 300 miles (483 km) before a stop for petrol or
recharge is required. When driven in charge-sustaining Sport
mode the Karma achieved 31 mpg** combined fuel economy in TÜV
tests, better than nearly all comparably powered luxury saloons.
“We are naturally very pleased
with the TÜV results, which show we have delivered better than
our anticipated fuel efficiency figures,” said CEO and
co-founder Henrik Fisker. “We believe the Karma is a car
well-suited to the lifestyles of many people in Europe, and
these results reinforce that position.”
TÜV Test Results (UK gallon)
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Urban |
Extra urban |
Combined |
| CO2 |
58 g/km |
47 g/km |
51 g/km |
| Fuel consumption |
118 mpg
(2.4 l/100km) |
141 mpg
(2.0 l/100km) |
135 mpg
(2.1 l/100km) |
| Electric range |
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51.6 mi
(83 km) |
