The Fisker Karma was one of those cars that felt like it arrived ahead of its time. A luxury sedan with a bold design and a hybrid-electric powertrain, it made a serious impression when new—and today, low-mile Signature Edition examples like this one are becoming increasingly hard to find. This 2012 Fisker Karma Signature Edition, currently listed on eBay, is identified as number 46 of the first 100 produced.
According to the seller, it’s a two-owner California car with just over 4,000 miles, and it has been maintained with factory involvement due to its ownership history. Fisker only produced a limited number of these vehicles for the U.S. market, with the initial Signature cars representing the earliest and most exclusive group.
Power comes from Fisker’s hybrid-electric system, which combines a gasoline engine with electric motors to deliver both electric driving capability and extended range. The seller notes that the battery still shows a full charge range of about 50 miles and discharges at what they describe as a normal rate for the mileage. When needed, the gasoline engine functions as a generator to extend driving range.
Inside, the seller describes the interior as extremely well preserved, with no visible wear. The car has reportedly been stored in a heated garage throughout its life, which may help explain its condition and low mileage. The exterior is said to have paint protection film applied to the front-facing areas, intended to protect those surfaces over time. One note from the seller is that the car currently has a check engine light on, though no specific cause is identified.
The Karma itself remains a unique entry in the automotive world. Its design, low production numbers, and unusual drivetrain have helped it stand apart from more conventional luxury cars of the same era. While the brand’s original run was relatively short-lived, the cars it produced still attract attention from collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate something a little different.
With its Signature Edition status, low mileage, and limited ownership history, this example offers a chance to own one of the earliest Fisker Karmas built. For someone interested in a modern collectible with a distinct identity, it presents a compelling option.
In person these are drop dead gorgeous. The drive system is perfect for a town car and able to make long distances efficiently, as long as it’s not broken!
A 2+2 Corvette .. .
I saw a few of these on the Southern California freeways back in the day. Even more incredible looking in person. Such a shame they never made any with just an LS engine. 2012 Camaro drivetrain would be so much fun.
“Maximum Bob” Lutz apparently had a scheme to buy up remaining Karma/Revero bodyshells and stuff a Corvette V8 into them, not sure if anything ever became of that aside from maybe a prototype or two.
I’ve read this design originated as Henrik Fisker’s best proposal for the first Tesla sedan, which he liked so much that he decided to withhold it and try producing it himself, instead offering his second-best proposal to Tesla, which they declined in favor of Franz von Holzhausen’s competing proposal for what became the Model S.
If so, it’s incredibly poetic that he also decided to name his model the Karma, considering how all that ultimately turned out for him.
Looks like a buckled clown shoe from the side ??
There’s a great Rich Rebuilds episode on YouTube about their SUV. Highly recommend watching it before you think about buying this.
Too bad it’s a hybrid and not fully electric
There is some great info on these whenever one comes up for auction on BaT. They have a very loyal following but are apparently very quirky cars to own and drive. Still, I’d love to own one!
SOLD $25,000
Don’t know much about them other than we were living in Vegas during the fiasco surrounding the plans for a manufacturing plant there.
I will admit that it is a handsome automobile, but I don’t believe that I would take a chance on one. When this thing was built, electric hybrids were still semi experimental.
Still pretty though.
Since Fisker is out of business, it likely doesn’t matter what the power plant is, but there is no support for these vehicles. Replacing battery stack or any unique Fisker part is not going to be fun if not going to be impossible. I don’t blame the seller for getting rid of it. This is a dead end road. at least most other vehicles that have been discontinued have a backlog of parts to help. not a bad looking car overall too bad they lost any financial support.
Drive it the way it is when repairs come and parts are hard to come by . Drop a late model Camaro LS in it and have fun
I worked for an engineering services company in the mid/late 00s. My employer did the vehicle integration on the Karma and I was colocated in the Fisker building. It was an unusual environment in that the Fisker leads did not appear to have the understanding of bringing a low volume vehicle to launch. That said, there was a fiberglass splash (off of the clay representing the body) that I walked past daily, day dreaming of turning that into a kit car. The Karma is a very attractive vehicle when seen in person.
Lovely looking car. I’ve heard of the Fisker Karma. I’ve never seen one up close.