Fisker Ocean Ultra Range Revealed in Canada, It's Impressive

Fisker launched the Ocean in a fully loaded, limited-edition trim called "One." Fret not; there was a solution envisioned for you, too! Prospective customers who didn't want to be among the early adopters were able to buy a somewhat similar version by choosing the Extreme spec. It had almost the same configuration apart from some badges, the 22-inch wheels, and the MaliBlu interior upholstery.

But now that the Ocean One is reaching well over 1,000 people in the US, Canada, and Europe, the positive feedback from those already driving the SUV is influencing others to consider getting Fisker's exciting vehicle with a bunch of cool quirks. That will only amplify as time passes because the 5,000 limited-edition SUVs are built and awaiting shipment or some final touches before they can be handed to buyers.

However, the Ocean Extreme, with its 360 miles of range, has a starting cost of $68,999 and is not on the list of vehicles that qualify for the EV tax credit. Understandably, most Americans looking for a non-Tesla EV could be inclined to consider the Ocean Ultra. After all, the automaker says it comes with 340 miles of range, an all-wheel drive system that can disconnect the rear axle to improve efficiency, and a couple of useful features. It misses the heated and ventilated seats, though!

Its cost starts from $49,999 and includes the non-revolving 17.1-inch center touchscreen, digital rearview mirror, power liftgate, the premium sound+ sound system, and California mode that automatically opens all the windows, including the rear windshield and the sunroof.

Fisker said the Ocean Ultra comes with 340 miles of range. It got this result by respecting the EPA methodology, which is to charge the battery to 100% and run the car multiple times in a lab at various speeds until it depletes the energy storage unit. Then, the results are crunched, and we get a final figure.

But Canada's Natural Resources agency, which also publishes fuel consumption reports, says the Ocean Ultra can do 563 km on a single charge, which equals 350 mi. That's 10 mi more than what Fisker anticipates.

However, that extra 10 miles could directly result from the testing procedure. Technicians run the vehicles at average city speeds of 34 kph (21 mph) for a little over half an hour. When it comes to highway testing, the average speed increases to 78 kph (48 mph). That's not very helpful, considering that most highway speed limits in the US are set to 70 mph (113 kph) or higher.

Thus, we will have to wait for the official EPA numbers. But even those aren't very useful. In a real-life scenario, nobody will charge to 100% and drive until the battery reaches its buffer.

However, it's still great news for Fisker and its prospective Ocean Ultra customers. A practical EV with around 340 to 350 miles of range that can charge at a rate of up to 250 kW could be an excellent lease option.

We're saying that because the reborn brand plans to switch to the NACS port in 2025, which coincides with the automaker's plans to release the PEAR and the Alaska pickup truck. On top of that, leasing allows the brand to apply the EV tax credit and transfer it to the customer. So, renting long-term is a win-win for everyone.

The Alaska and PEAR should be manufactured in the US, depending on Fisker's agreement with Foxconn. It is not a done deal yet.

Finally, be aware that Fisker is apparently planning to put its advanced driver-assistance system behind a paywall that can be unlocked via a subscription. If you need such features, make sure to ask the brand about this plan before signing the buyer's agreement or the lease.