O'Brien Auto Group Brings 'Eco-Chic' Fisker Karma to Bellevue

O'Brien Sees Bellevue as Perfect Market for Fisker Karma, The World's First Premium Luxury Electric Car

BELLEVUE, WA--March 23, 2012: O'Brien Auto Group, the largest auto dealer in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the Bellevue arrival of the first premium luxury electric car on the market: the Fisker Karma.

O'Brien retains exclusive rights to sell and service the new line of cars in Washington state and has already set-up a new showroom in Bellevue that enables consumers to view and test drive them firsthand. The showroom, called Fisker of Bellevue, is located at 10692 N.E. 8th Street in Bellevue.

"Our customers are passionate about the environment and so are we," said O'Brien Auto Group Owner Michael O'Brien. "The new line of Fisker cars enable us to offer an environmentally-friendly option while, at the same time, delivering on the need for luxury and high performance."

Each Fisker car is designed with a proprietary plug-in hybrid electric powertrain called EVer (Electric Vehicle with extended range) that consists of an efficient gasoline engine, an electric generator, a Lithium-ion battery pack, and two electric motors at the rear wheels. The Karma sedan allows for two types of driving modes: a Stealth mode for relaxed and efficient all-electric driving and a Sport mode that combines power from both the gasoline-powered generator and battery to give the driver more aggressive acceleration and higher top speeds.

The Fisker Karma starts at $102,000 and also qualifies buyers for a $7,500 tax credit when filing their federal income taxes.

"I can't think of a better market than Bellevue for this line of cars and fully expect to become one of the fastest-growing sales area in the country," said O'Brien. "It's a privilege to add Fisker to our family of brands and to extend the highest-quality product to our customers."

About O'Brien Auto Group

Founded in 1986, O'Brien Auto Group is a privately-held company that owns and operates fifteen dealerships in Washington and Oregon. The company employs more than 600 people and had annual sales exceeding $500 million in 2011. More information on the company can be viewed online at O'Brien Auto Grop

About Fisker Automotive

Fisker Automotive is an American car company, founded in 2007, committed to producing electric vehicles with extended range (EVer) that deliver uncompromised responsible luxury. The company is designing and developing the world's first line of premium electric plug-in hybrids representing the company's firm belief that environmentally conscious cars need not sacrifice passion, style, or performance. Fisker Automotive is a global company that is redefining luxury for the modern sports car buyer. For more information on the brand and the Fisker Karma Sedan, please go to Fisker Automotive.