Fisker Finished?

[CharonPDX]

Just like Rivian, the Ocean is a "computer on wheels" so once Fisker is officially out of business all that IP goes with them unless someone buys the assets which is unlikely. Other then some possibly off the shelf HVAC components, etc.. most of the vehicle will remain irreparable. Think of a windshield cracking, and common stuff like that breaking. No replacement parts will be available unless someone buys the unsold vehicles and starts cannibalizing them, at hugely inflated parts prices. Sadly, Fisker has been cannibalizing already built vehicles in CA for parts for some time now as even they can't get parts to cover warranty repairs.

Magna was the contract manufacturer of the physical bits. I could see them deciding there is some money in making spare parts (or if they have parts inventory sitting around waiting to be turned into vehicles Fisker will never pay them for,) to allow Ocean owners to have a source. Magna makes lots of vehicles for a variety of manufacturers, including BMW. The physical builds on the Oceans should be great. It's just the software that's the big problem.

I would guess Oceans will never get NACS adapters or plug-and-charge support.

I gotta say, though, if there is a fire-sale and Oceans become available for under $20k, I will snap one up in a heartbeat, sell my Mach-E, and have the Ocean tide me over until the R3 ships.

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[dleepnw]

was really hoping they would succeed. anytime one new EV manufacturer fails, it looks bad on all new EV manufacturers.

but the writing has been on the wall for months. i dont get those that picked up their Ocean over the past couple of months... risk takers i guess.

 

[Kidentist]

So, what happens to the folks who bought cars? I guess just drive them till they fall apart?

 

[moosetags]

We owned a DeLorean for 31 years. They were orphan cars for all of those years. Several different companies bought all of the factory parts stock. You can still get parts today. Only 8,000 DeLoreans were produced.

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[NY_Rob]

So, what happens to the folks who bought cars? I guess just drive them till they fall apart?

There are already brand new Ocean owners who's cars have been sidelined due to no repair parts being available. Soon all the USA techs will be let go too I imagine so that will be "game over" for Fisker.

Here's the article about Fisker taking parts from donor vehicles in case anyone thought it was a joke:
https://jalopnik.com/fisker-resorts-to-fixing-customer-cars-with-preproducti-1851454868

 

[Zeusy Zeus]

Too bad Apple got out when they did would be a perfect time for them to buy up the Fisker scraps dirt cheap. But yes last few years reminded everyone how hard it is for an automobile company to succeed. RIP Fisker.

 

[djsider2]

I think they should open source the software. That would be awesome.

This might drive up value for a select group of people.

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