2012 Fisker KarmaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPGe
Highway
21
MPGe
Combined
20
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
240 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
6 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
62.1
City 61.7 / Hwy 62.5 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 2 @ 150 kw (300 kw)
EPA-estimated range of 240 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 6 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 62.1 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
78.7MPG average+293.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 20 MPG · Owner reported avg: 78.7 MPG
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 78.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 20 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (A1)
Premium Gas or Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
20
Hwy
21
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $4,100/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Premium Gas or Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 20 | 21 | 20 | $4,100 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,100
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$0
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 169 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 5.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 62.1 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 61.7 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 62.5 kWh / 100 mi
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