Karma Automotive introduced the Amaris, a plug-in hybrid coupe, at its inaugural Create Karma event in Irvine, California. The automaker plans to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The Amaris fills a gap in Karma’s product lineup following the delay of the Kaveya, a 1,000-horsepower all-electric supercar initially set for 2026. Citing shifting EV market dynamics, Karma has postponed the Kaveya to 2027.
The Amaris will utilize an updated version of the aluminum spaceframe architecture from the Karma Revero sedan, which Karma expects will accelerate development. The Revero, originally based on the Fisker Karma platform, remains the company’s sole production model.
Like its predecessor, the Amaris will feature a gasoline engine acting as a generator, though it upgrades to a larger turbocharged four-cylinder in place of the Revero’s turbo-three. Karma projects a 0-60 mph time of under 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 165 mph, outpacing the Revero Invictus performance edition.
Karma also confirmed the Revero’s successor, the Gyesera, will debut with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, despite its initial unveiling as an all-electric sedan last year. It will share the Amaris’ platform, marking a strategic shift as Karma reevaluates its future product roadmap.
The Gyesera and Kaveya were part of a broader 2023 relaunch following years of stalled model introductions. However, the company has since deprioritized its commercial fleet powertrain initiative, signaling a renewed emphasis on its luxury vehicle lineup.