When it comes to electric vehicles and the idea of succeeding in the complicated auto industry, Fisker is that one brand with enough expertise to know precisely what to do and where to go. It has failed once. It will not allow that to happen again. Still, some owners are not as excited about being among those who are an integral part of the brand's story. One lucky customer is selling their 2023 Ocean One, and you might be able to snatch a quirky crossover SUV with a lot of potential. Here's the gist of it.
Fisker recently announced that it's closing in on ramping up Ocean deliveries to 300 units per day. Its Austrian contract manufacturing partner Magna Steyr (which also makes the G-Wagen) has already produced 5,000 units of the crossover SUV. That signaled the brand was correct in its previous assessment of expecting all the limited-edition Ocean EVs to be ready by the end of September. It also signifies a healthy business relationship and helps Fisker to further cement its reputation as a serious automaker.
The Newark-based EV brand has delivered nearly 1,000 Ocean units in the US, Canada, and Europe. It has over 60,000 orders to satisfy, so it still needs to push forward. Moreover, that number of customers is only poised to grow.
However, one of the earliest recipients of a limited-edition and fully-loaded Fisker Ocean decided to sell their EV. The launch-edition Ocean One came with all the bells and whistles, among which we find:
A dual-motor all-wheel-drive drivetrain feeding off a 113-kWh Li-ion battery with the 400V architecture that enables an EPA-rated range of 360 miles;
A Panoramic sunroof with solar cells named "SolarSky";
A 17.1-inch infotainment screen that can rotate from landscape to portrait and vice versa;
A digital rearview mirror;
A power liftgate;
Front and rear heated seats;
California mode that opens all the windows (including the rear windshield and the sunroof);
22-inch wheels and MaliBlu interior;
A 15-speaker 575-watt Pulse sound system and some other nifty features like Boost mode.
"Boost Mode" is a launch function that allows the vehicle to gather all its strength and sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Owners can use it 500 times, prompting prospective buyers to ask the seller how many launches are left.
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It's an excellent indicator to rapidly determine how the vehicle was used but also a questionable manufacturing decision. Could Fisker be planning a subscription-based offer to allow customers to fully enjoy their capable EVs? It remains to be seen.
The Ocean One also has an advanced driver-assistance system, but is not yet operational. The brand awaits final certifications before it can turn it on via an over-the-air software update.
This particular unit has also had its 12V battery replaced and the air vents repaired, a problem that almost prompted a fleet-wide recall. Fortunately, Fisker was on top of it. The brand took care of its early customers. It even sent executives to some people to gather feedback.
Originally, the Ocean One had an MSRP of $68,999. When writing, the highest bid sits at $54,000 after seven people submitted their offers. Six days are left if you want to get it on the fun.
Just be aware that the Ocean comes with the CCS Combo 1 inlet. The brand will adopt Tesla's charging port in 2025.
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