Fisker Ocean... ?

[pipestem]

Today I got the first slightly encouraging message:

Hello David, As a Fisker reservation holder, we are providing you with an update regarding the Fisker Ocean production and delivery timelines in North America.

The First Wave We expect our earliest North American vehicle deliveries will take place in late June. A variety of factors, including delivery speed and the logistics capabilities of our delivery centers will determine the first wave of vehicles delivered. Customers who are part of the first wave of deliveries will start receiving their estimated delivery dates via email as early as Friday, May 26.

The Next Wave Our priority will be to finalize the production and delivery of the remaining 5,000 Fisker Ocean Ones to all initial launch markets. As we continue to ramp up production and open the ordering process for other trims, current reservation holders can expect to receive an invitation to order their own Fisker Ocean as those ordering windows open. More information regarding this will be provided in advance, and closer to when ordering will take place.

 

[spsheridan]

Today I got the first slightly encouraging message:

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That's great news! You've been waiting for coming up on a year now?

 

[redalf]

A variety of factors, including delivery speed and the logistics capabilities of our delivery centers will determine the first wave of vehicles delivered...

Obviously things seem to be progressing and that's promising, but this word salad makes me laugh. Oh, the speed of delivery will be influenced by things like the delivery speed? Got it! Also the ability for delivery centers to deliver vehicles will influence vehicle deliveries. Delivery delivery might also delivery delivery before delivery. Delivery.

 

[pipestem]

That's great news! You've been waiting for coming up on a year now?

Yeah and to be honest I still have low expectations,

 

[pipestem]

I finally got around to 'please confirm your configuration'...

- You can no longer order the cheapest model with FWD and the smaller battery.
- The next package is the Ultra with AWD, 340mi, sky roof, etc... I reset all the options to off and it goes for $49999. That is about the same as the model Y except that...
- The Intelligent Pilot package costs another $5900 which is approximately Autopilot + Extended Autopilot. This will one day be available by OTA. I did not order it.
- The Ultimate pcakage costs another $4900 and includes faster internet, fancy entertainment stuff, web browser, valet mode, driver profiles, and .... the rain sensing wipers which is a bit odd. I did not order it.
- I did not even read about Performance package
- Winter package which includes heated seats and wheel, pre conditioning, remote control, heated wipers and washer nozzles. I did get this for $1295, a relative bargain.
- At this time the only delivery option is home delivery which is $2350.

We shall see...

 

[spsheridan]

Well, at least it's getting real.

 

[pipestem]

So... I am thinking about switching to a Silverado EV. Those things look pretty good and would not mind having a truck again. Hmmmmm.....

 

[Yelobird]

So... I am thinking about switching to a Silverado EV. Those things look pretty good and would not mind having a truck again. Hmmmmm.....

With an eta of Maybe mid 2024 you may be betting on another long shot.

 

[pipestem]

With an eta of Maybe mid 2024 you may be betting on another long shot.

thats part of the fun.

 

[voyager]

Anyone seen the electric SUV that Ford sells (in Europe) under the name Explorer?
Looks a bit like the Ocean... Even better IMO. 2024 Ford Explorer electric SUV revealed for Europe, not coming to Australia

 

[pipestem]

Wow. Why not here ? Would love to at least consider it

 

[Sean.]

Wow. Why not here ? Would love to at least consider it

You’re not the first to notice the styling similarity between the two. I said the same when the Explorer EV was first announced.

 

[KJD]

The pictures of the 2 cars may look the same, but that does not begin to tell the story here.

Ford now or soon will have a huge advantage in that they have access to the Tesla supercharger network. Fisker should do the same for North America.

 

[pipestem]

I totally agree. Actually I think that is one of the things that could save Fisker. At least have the same adapter as Ford is giving out. Meanwhile I was reading about about a 44% decline in Mach-E deliveries, so Ford needed to do something also.

Looking at the Ford some more, the front end almost has that Geely/Volvo look to it. I would be less than surprised if that was the source. Like its an XC40 Ford. Rememeber that Ford sold their interest in Volvo to Geely.

 

[voyager]

Wow. Why not here ? Would love to at least consider it

It is based on Volkswagen's MEB platform and built in Ford's Cologne factory in Germany.
Ask your local Ford dealer to have one shipped to the U.S.

 

[pipestem]

It is based on Volkswagen's MEB platform and built in Ford's Cologne factory in Germany.
Ask your local Ford dealer to have one shipped to the U.S.

Thanks. VW not Geely. So it's the same size as the id.4 i would guess. I'm at work, so I'll have to do any more research later.

 

[voyager]

 

[pipestem]

Update. Lately I have been getting the email that it is time to fork over another $750 to 'confirm my reservation'. I have not done so and continue to get Fisker updates, which are suddenly much more frequent.

Today was a new event - consequetive marketing emails from Fisker and Tesla:

I can't remember the last time I got such a message from Tesla.

 

[kpanda17]

Update. Lately I have been getting the email that it is time to fork over another $750 to 'confirm my reservation'. I have not done so and continue to get Fisker updates, which are suddenly much more frequent.

Today was a new event - consequetive marketing emails from Fisker and Tesla:

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I can't remember the last time I got such a message from Tesla.

You are a saint, reason I purchased two Ts from inventory/while shipping.

 

[KJD]

The Fisker cars are very interesting from a design point of view, but they really need to get their act together on production and deliveries.

Fisker began initial vehicle deliveries in several European countries as well as the U.S. in the second quarter. But while it produced more than 1,000 vehicles in the second quarter, it made only its initial deliveries, generating just $825,000 in revenue.

Production is ramping up, however, with the company saying it produced another 1,009 vehicles in July alone.

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