electrek : Karma Automotive to move HQ and open store in former Kawasaki HQ in Irvine

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Karma Automotive to move HQ and open store in former Kawasaki HQ in Irvine

Karma Automotive to move HQ and open store in former Kawasaki HQ in Irvine

A few weeks after Karma Automotive had an "online unveiling" for its new Revero, the automaker announced that it will move its headquarters to a new building in Irvine, California.The building (pictured above) is Kawasaki's former USA headquarters.The company also confirmed that it will open its first company-owned store at the new location.

Karma Automotive is moving to a massive facility in Irvine, California

Karma Automotive is moving to a massive facility in Irvine, California

On Friday, Karma Automotive announced that it is taking over a massive 262,000 square feet of space in Irvine, California, to convert it into its new global headquarters.The space which Karma Automotive is taking over for its new headquarters was once used by Kawasaki motorcycles.The announcement by Karma Automotive about its move to the gigantic facility in Irvine is highly noteworthy because it indicates that the company -- which is the rebooted version of the unsuccessful luxury electric car startup Fisker Automotive -- has been witnessing rapid growth ever since its acquisition by Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group in 2014.

Karma Automotive Leases 262,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Irvine

Karma Automotive Leases 262,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Irvine

WesternKarma Automotive Leases 262,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in IrvinePosted on by in California, Industrial, WesternKarma recently announced its distribution strategy for the new Revero automobile, which includes an Orange County Brand Experience Center that will be housed at this new location.'IRVINE, CALIF. — Karma Automotive has leased a 262,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Irvine.The facility is being developed at 9950 Jeronimo Road on the site of the former Kawasaki USA headquarters.

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