- Newest year: 2012
- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
2012 Fisker Karma MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012 Fisker Karma at a glance
The 2012 Fisker Karma has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $2,550 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2012 (class median $3,240 a year).
What the 2012 Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$213
$2,550 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.25
Per 100 miles
$17.00
Five years
$12,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$690less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Fisker Karma MPG
On electricity 54 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karma (Most efficient) | RWD | 20 | 54 | 33 mi | $2,550 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 62% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,720 in California and $2,050 in Louisiana, a $1,670 difference.
- California $3,720
- New York $3,200
- Florida $2,230
- Texas $2,210
- Louisiana $2,050
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small car models.
Generations
- 2012 (2012)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012 Fisker Karma get?
EPA rates the 2012 Fisker Karma at 20 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (20 city / 21 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Fisker Karma per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,550 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,550 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Fisker Karma 100 miles?
About $17.00 per 100 miles for the Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Fisker Karma more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 20 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 1 MPG.
How does the 2012 Fisker Karma compare with other small car configurations?
The Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,550 a year to fuel, $690 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2012 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 33 miles, with a total range of 240 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 20 MPG. The Karma 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,550 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 62% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).