Fisker Karma EV charger: which one fits best?
The Fisker Karma charges at home with a maximum of 3.3 kW alternating current (AC) through a 1-phase connection. This determines your choice: you do not need a fast 22 kW EV charger, because the car will never accept more than 3.3 kW. Reliability and the right features are more important here than maximum charging power. Would you like to learn more about all Fisker models? View our overview of EV chargers for Fisker.
For the Fisker Karma, we recommend an EV charger from our range of 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Fisker Karma
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 20.1 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 3.3 kW (single phase) |
| Electric range (EPA) | approx. 51 km |
| Charging time with an EV charger | approx. 6 hours (empty battery) |
| Charging connector | Type 1 (SAE J1772) |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
The Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) built in 2011 and 2012, with a fairly small 20.1 kWh battery and a petrol engine that takes over once the battery runs flat. For home charging, that 3.3 kW AC figure is the only number that matters. The Karma uses a Type 1 (SAE J1772) inlet, while the chargers in our range use the Type 2 socket that is standard across Europe. A Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable bridges that gap, so you plug into a modern charger without any workaround.
Which EV charger suits the Fisker Karma?
Because the Karma tops out at 3.3 kW, every charger we sell is quick enough for it. So pick on features and build quality instead of speed. Two things deserve your attention.
Start with a calibrated kWh meter. A charger with a built-in MID meter records exactly how much energy went into the car, and that reading is what an employer or leasing company asks for before reimbursing a charging session. Browse our EV chargers with a MID meter if you expect to claim your charging costs. Drivers in the Netherlands get a second reason: a national scheme pays back up to 500 euro a year on home charging, but only with a calibrated meter, and that scheme is available in the Netherlands only.
App control is the second one. The Karma spends six hours on the cable for a full charge, so you want to move that session to the cheapest hours of the night rather than start it by hand. Our EV chargers with an app let you schedule a session and read your consumption from your phone.
Most Karma owners end up with a straightforward wall unit, which is what our EV chargers for home category collects. We always recommend having the connection made by a certified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. We arrange the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries we ship the charger worldwide, but a local electrician does the installation.
How long does the Fisker Karma take to charge?
The sum is simple: 20.1 kWh of battery divided by 3.3 kW of charging power works out at roughly 6 hours for a completely empty battery. Plug the Karma in when you get home and it is full by morning. Because the Karma also carries a petrol engine, you never actually wait for a charge, but topping up at home every day keeps the electric kilometres the cheapest ones you drive.
Other Fisker models at Wallbox Discounter
Driving a different Fisker? We have charging advice for the other models too:
- Fisker Ocean, the fully electric SUV
- Fisker Ocean Sport, the entry version of the Ocean
- Fisker Ocean Ultra, Extreme and One, the versions with the longer range
Frequently asked questions about charging the Fisker Karma
Do I need a charger with a MID meter for the Fisker Karma?
The car does not need one, but you do if you want your charging costs back. A MID certified kWh meter is calibrated, so the reading holds up as proof towards an employer or a leasing company. Dutch drivers have an extra reason, because the national scheme that pays back up to 500 euro a year only accepts a calibrated meter. That scheme applies in the Netherlands only.
Can the Fisker Karma use a DC fast charger?
No. The Fisker Karma has no DC fast charging capability. You always charge it over AC at up to 3.3 kW, either at home or at a public AC charging point.