Karma Automotive Speeds Retail Footprint Growth In Advance Of New Product Introductions

- Karma Planning To Double Its Retail Presence In The U.S. And Beyond By 2020

- Global Footprint Will Cover Over 20 Countries And Five Continents By 2020

- Karma Establishing Dedicated Business Unit In Europe

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May 29, 2019, 12:07 ET

IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California-based Karma Automotive will bring its luxury electric vehicle niche and VVIP ownership experiences to 13 new cities in the U.S. and 19 new countries by 2020 to support its plans for rapid product expansion.

The 2020 Karma Revero GT, available for sale during the second half of this year, is new from the ground up; it’s faster, smarter, and even more stunning in design than its predecessor. Karma created a world-class electric drive system that alongside a series of other technological advancements enables the new 2020 Revero GT to be as fast as it looks.

"Karma was born and is deeply rooted in California but we are a global company," says Karma CEO Dr. Lance Zhou. "We are continually evaluating growth opportunities for the brand as we make a measured rollout of our products to additional export markets. We will soon be live in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and then China."

In the U.S., Karma is pursuing new retail agreements with specialized luxury retailers in several key Western and East Coast markets. Beyond Karma's home market, the company is implementing expanded export operations in North Africa, South America, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

The company is also accelerating plans to establish a dedicated European-based operation before the end of 2019 to help manage the brand's expanding presence and growth plans across the continent.

The retail growth plans are an important precursor to the U.S. launch later this year of Karma's 2020 Revero GT luxury electric vehicle to be followed by all-new fully-electrified global platform in 2021. The new architecture is previewed by Karma's SC1 Vision concept, a signpost to Karma's future technical and direction and a recognition of the future state of the luxury electric vehicle market that's still based on stunning design proportions. The company's new full-BEV program will spawn a variety of new vehicles and is designed to provide a long-term sustainable foundation for the company.

By establishing Karma in the U.S. first, the world's most demanding luxury market, Karma CEO Dr. Lance Zhou says he believes the company can succeed anywhere.

"To win in our luxury electric vehicle niche, it's not enough to simply offer a great product and owner experience, we must also be sure we establish distribution points in the right places," he adds. "By gradually expanding our presence this way I am confident our company – and our products – will be well prepared for the world's discerning luxury buyer of the future."

The automaker is currently represented by 18 retail partners in the U.S., Canada and Chile. Karma's growth plans will take the company from one continent in 2018, to five continents this year and next before bringing the brand to China in 2021

Meet Karma Automotive and Karma Revero

Karma Automotive designs, engineers, and markets luxury electric vehicles, all from its Southern California base of operations. Founded in 2014 and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide, Karma Automotive is committed to elevating and growing the luxury mobility experience for its customers and draws on global relationships and technology partners to achieve this. The Revero is a luxury electric vehicle powered by dual electric motors that embodies Karma's goals of offering leading automotive design, technology, customization and an outstanding customer experience. Every Revero is created with great individual care and world-class craftsmanship at the Karma Innovation and Customization Center in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Learn more about Karma Automotive and Revero at www.karmaautomotive.com or visit the password-free Karma Newsroom at www.karmanewsroom.com for the latest press releases, videos and images.

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