Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Un-Stuck.What was originally supposed to be an all-electric grand touring sedan that aspired to take the fight to Tesla and maybe ruffle a few Taycans' feathers, Karma Automotive's Gyesera Grand Coupe has had a rough development.In 2024, the brand was initially planning for it to be a fully electric vehicle. It was to be powered by a 120 kWh battery pack, make 390 horsepower, and have over 250 miles of range. By today's standards, that won't fly anymore, so I guess that's where Karma decided to rear its head and go back to the drawing board.Karma AutomotiveView the 6 images of this gallery on the original articleCursed?The result is a range-extended vehicle, which could breathe new life into the Karma Gyesera; however, that's not at all where the company first set its sights on back in 2024. A problem that was pointed out in the past was that the Gyesera was going to be more expensive than a Tesla, not as fast, and close to the price of a Porsche Taycan, so what was the point? The answer for Karma was to sell upmarket, go exclusive, and go premium.AdvertisementAdvertisementNow, however, that plan might not include a battery-electric vehicle anymore, according to Carscoops, as Karma just announced that it's launching the Plug-in Electric Gyesera. The car traces its roots back to the Fisker Karma. You could actually say, "What goes around comes around" in this case.The promise back in 2011 was "luxurious refinement for four passengers" and "exclusivity," and that promise may still be in effect as Karma brings the PHEV version to market.Karma AutomotiveView the 5 images of this gallery on the original articleSpecsAccording to Karma Automotive, the Gyesera will come with a 22.1 kWh battery pack that's paired with an engine. The brand did not announce what that engine will be, but because sources state that it's based on the Fisker Karma, it's not unlikely that the same or a similar engine was used.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 2011 Fisker Karma used the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoTec engine, aka the LNF power unit. That engine alone powered the venerable Chevy Cobalt SS, and it made 290 horsepower out of its two-liter displacement. We're unsure if Karma went with the GM power unit or if it went with another provider.The Karma Gyesera claims a total output of 566 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque. Zero to 60 mph is clocked at less than 3.7 seconds, per Karma, and the top speed is set at 146 mph. Electric-only range goes up to 80 miles, and total range is up to 380 miles.That seems low compared to other range-extended PHEVs, but that's already an improvement over the Karma Revero. The Gyesera, in comparison, is 30 horses more powerful, up to about 0.8 seconds quicker to 60 mph, and has 20-mile-better range than the Revero.Karma AutomotiveView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleLuxuries.So what else do we get? As a premium automobile, you get a detailed interior, a vented hood, 21- or 22-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, and then some. There's also a center console that goes from front to back, and a JL Audio system. Apart from that, there are other smaller touches like the brand's "Target Lighting."AdvertisementAdvertisementIn addition, there will also be a 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance edition called the "PB75," which will have 22-inch wheels, red brake calipers, a gold exterior with red stripes, and upholstery done in black and red plus platinum accents.The price for all this starts at $139,995, and the Gysera is also expected to arrive at Karma dealerships in December 2026. The MSRP is actually lower than what was initially compared to Porsche and Tesla.Karma's also teasing its new models, which are slated to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2027 and the first quarter of 2028, or so Karma says. Based on the brand's track record for being on time, however, I don't know.Coming soon-er is the Amaris GT, and the Kaveya is promised to be a very potent vehicle, with 1,000 horsepower being the keyword thrown around. However, that too was also announced for launch in the fourth quarter of 2025.Karma AutomotiveView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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