Sounds like they are still working it out as a new company. communication with me was great, it arrived when they said it would and it drives amazing.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

That’s good to hear. I’ll keep an eye out for the fixes and once it’s reliable maybe pick up a used one in a year or so. Ed

Sorry to hear the Ocean isn't a fit for you. I'm loving mine since getting it last week. The drive and ride is so much better than my Model 3. Sure there are some bugs, but that will be worked out over time with OTA updates. Cheers!

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Hi. It’s just about the risk of leaving my wife stranded whilst I’m away with work. Not fair on her if it did happen. I’ve still the Lear reservation for now but will review that at the time. For now the Ioniq 6 will be our intro into EVs. Ed

I had FOO over a month now enjoy driving it. Sorry to hear you changed your mind. Well good luck whatever your next car is.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you. My own car I could have taken the gamble. My wife is not so forgiving. Ed

I love my Fisker One. Not as many bugs as you may think at this point. It's a little rocket and love it

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

You’ve been very lucky then. I’m still seeing owners with dead 12V batteries and access issues. Even random boot/trunk openings.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

I don’t mind the quirks but not being able to actually drive the car is a major oversight. It was released far to early.

@boatlakemead1

6 ай бұрын

What’s your true overall real world mileage for the car????

Hate to hear you deciding against the FOO.... I got mine 2 weeks ago, and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Keeping my reservation for the Alaska as well!!!

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

If it was my car alone then possibly I could take on the risk. I’m not prepared to subject my wife to the uncertainty of my decision. It’s not fair to her to potentially be stranded. She’d never drive it again and I don’t need that hassle. Ed

@KQMcKinnon

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero Trust me, I understand...

@JDDevice

7 ай бұрын

I'm all in on the Alaska as well. Can't wait.

@BjarneLauritzBull-Berg

6 ай бұрын

Ed, your “worst case” scenario about having your wife stranded is a bit over done. Yes, the keyfob does run out of battery but you always have the NTF option whereby you hold the key to the doorhandle and it opens up. I agree that more than one mobile phone should be given the option to open the car. Right now, my wife is out in my FOO without I-phone credentials to open or close the car. She trust the keyfob and the NTF function - as my phone needs to be with me

It's unfortunate you came to this decision. I've had a completely opposite experience than you. Communication has been great, love the car (especially once I 1st drove it), features, looks, comfort, quality - all are exactly what I was looking for.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Hi Bryan. The car isn’t the issue. I’m sure it will come good eventually. It’s about the risk of it leaving my wife stranded miles from home that we’re not prepared to take the risk on. That and the meagre boot space. Ed

@BryanA3115

7 ай бұрын

@Back_Road_Hero Understandable. Although the trunk space is what it is, hopefully the issue of the car not operating will be resolved with some soon to come software updates.

@anthonydouglasmunk

6 ай бұрын

99% experience horrible delays and a car that is poorly made.

@ronkonkoma4223

6 ай бұрын

Bryan, enjoy that car it looks awesome!

@ronkonkoma4223

6 ай бұрын

​@@Back_Road_HeroI've been in the customer service for 26 years and you seem like a guy that looks for issues to complain about. Put your critique in this channel, it needs a lot of help.

You’re very passionate about this, it’s good to hear the nitty gritty of these start up type vehicles. Thanks for your insight to it all. Looking 4ward to your eventual EV decision and reasoning. Enjoy the Long Haul course, something new to experience 👍

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Hi Brian. The promises for this car and the drip feed of info all lend itself to false promises and uncertainty for the future. Primarily this car is for my wife and I can’t subject her to that uncertainty even though I might be able to put up with it myself.

@mls5936

5 ай бұрын

Coz he is obviously a typical greedy short seller. Found his posts on Yahoo Finance (User Ed). What an immoral attempt to destroy a man's lifelong dream, Henrik Fisker's dream. Incredible. 😢

You said many things that I 100% agree with! I appreciate your honesty.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Ed

All salient comments and opinions and well said. I feel the same about Rivian not installing Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. It’s arrogance that they can do it better and disregarding what the customer wants.

Ocean One reservationists here. August 1st (for us) was the day it was clear that Henrick rushed this car and cheated with an inferior cpu. It further became clear that the materials in the car were vastly inferior to any car priced comparably. We were'nt either disapointed nor surprised when Fisker lowered the price benieth the ONE owners as August 1st was the day we canceled, walking away from 5K. The one word for this vehicle is underacheiver. Too bad really. We are absolutely enjoying our Mach-E Performance Edition Night Pony since August 5th. Good luck to everybody!

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

It was an easy decision in the end mid rather keep our 13 year old Range Rover. So much more classy and useful. Ed

For the dog problem - try a transk9 with rubber mat option. Not sure if they make a fisker specific one. But their customer service was bang on when I ordered and is safe as anything. Plus you can lock the cage/s and leave the boot up. Then again I live in a low crime county and my Volvo does have a “pet mode” which allows for internal sensors off and windows/boot open.

I love my Fisker Ocean ONE.. you missed out. This car drives so well!

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Perhaps. But with all the issues and features not delivered it’s better to limit the risk. EV startups come and go. It’s no Range Rover that’s for sure. Hope it’s everything you need it to be. Regards. Ed

Thanks for your wonderful video, I’ve been watching the Ocean since it’s original announcement, and you have definitely helped me to understand what could be some of the issues that we would face here in Australia. It is not publicly available in Australia as yet, but I think I will need to do a great deal more research.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Ed

very important and very brave opinion. Thanks for putting it out there. In a couple of years we'll know if he's a scammer or just was unlucky with his previous companies

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Faith and trust are both important here. Not sure I’ve either in Henrik.

Mostly what you have been said is spot on! Bravo. putting the car aside, no pun intended. I think the best message from this video is the intent, and the truthfulness of what was initially told to the early adapters before buying the car, and everything that was told to us has not been held up it would’ve been different if by chance, FISKER told us note, the car will have probably multiple hiccups for the next three months know this before purchasing none of that was told to us and maybe I was naïve. This was my first high-end car more than I could afford, but that’s my problem and I’m so glad that you mentioned at the end about the stupid freebies who cares about those stupid freebies when you can’t even get in your car let alone drive it and worry that is it going to open lock etc. etc. thank you for doing this video. Unfortunately I’m stuck with my Fisker in the states right now they stock prices around two dollars plus.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Disappointment always arises when there’s a mismatch between expectations and reality. The stock has really tanked I’m lucky I sold around $6. Ed

My reservation for the sport trim seems to bypass some of the more appearance issues. I don’t need extra. What I need is a reliable car to get me to and from my short commute. The future promises were expected coming with a new vehicle. Maybe it helps I’m coming from an ancient, basic Prius. Still thrilled to get mine next year. I hope you (and yours!)find your perfect vehicle.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

We might have a look at it again in a year or so. Still looks good but there’s so much else out there since the Ocean was revealed. In Extreme trim it looks expensive. Sport will be interesting. Ed

@-A-lm5xb

7 ай бұрын

If you need a reliable car the last thing you should be looking at is a new vehicle by a new manufacturer using a (comparitively) new technology. That's bordering madness.

@erichg1000

7 ай бұрын

Gen2 Prius is one of the best cars ever. If you have one of those you should keep it, replace all the bushings and shocks, research replacing battery or just bad cells and keep it

Great detailed video.. Hope you're considering becoming an FSR stock investor again...now under $ 1.35 a share this week. Maybe SoundHound..* SOUN too with 20 Global auto maker partnerships. ? Hope you find the PEAR more suitable..seems it may be more of a fit for your needs. Thanks.. Thumbs UP..

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

Yes I’m long at 60k shares. They will come good. Market cap at under $500M this is a steal, but still a gamble due to cash burn and lack of effective delivery network and sorting outstanding tickets. Ed

Great review😀I agree with you 100% and did the same as you 2 weeks ago cancelled order in uk. Got most of my money back and breathed a very large sigh of relief. Can’t see Fisker lasting more than another year if they carry on as they have been.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

The way they’ve managed to piss off all their early adopters really astonished me. Ed

@gianlucaalessia5538

6 ай бұрын

Howd you get most your money back?

Where did read/learn that the solar panels don't charge while parked. I can't find it. Maybe I didn't pay enough attention, and you only mean inside a garage?

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

It’s from observations from new owners. Nothing official from Fisker yet.

@coolpix222

6 ай бұрын

This is the first that I heard that. If true that the solar panels are not charging the battery, that would be deceptive. I hope this is not true. There are definitely trust issues. The reason I got interested in the first place was due to their ridiculously good lease option! Well, it's too good to be true. Switch and Bait! Fisker doesn't even talk about that no more.

As of Jan 2024 the big investors of Fisker are sounding worried.... Not sure anyone could take the risk of a fisker in the uk

This is so far the only EV that appeals to me, nice to look at, good specs, very good range but omissions like no car play, that stipid window thing not being able to drop the rear screen only ( you could do that on the old land rover sport years ago), laggy entertainment, although i would be happy with the cruise control as i detest these newer systems that are way too intrusive.....they really should have the fixes sorted before selling them. It again proves my point of never being the first to buy the latest model of any car, give them a chanc to iron out the issues. Will Fisker be around in a few years us anyones guess, i hope so but have my doubts.

Got email notification today that my FOU with vin x8228 came out of production and turned over to Fisker en route to European port....yeeepeeee

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I sincerely hope it’s all you want it to be. Ed

I love my Volvo XC 40 recharge. Volvo safety can’t be beat.

Sounds like apples philosophy of testing a product on the customers after release then bringing out updates.

@severnsea

7 ай бұрын

It's the WHOLE INDUSTRY's philosophy! Customers are just guinea pigs for the new tech.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Seems like it. I’d rather just wait for a finished product. Ed

@BjarneLauritzBull-Berg

6 ай бұрын

Tesla and VW have for sure been doing the same thing - even my Model Y was without front and rear visual & sound alarms when they removed the radars on Model Ys produced in Berlin (and elsewhere) in the fall of 2022 - and it took until March 2023 before they had a sofware solution in place. Fisker is getting a tremendous amount of constructive feedback from owners and they are responding to these debugging and improving the software in place - probably slowing down the launch of other features promised

@severnsea

6 ай бұрын

@@BjarneLauritzBull-Berg The point is they shouldn't be releasing them in that state in the first place. Depends on your standards I suppose, but for me that's completely unacceptable.

Sorry to hear on your story you had high hopes, hope you get Sorted soon and look forward to your next post 👍🥃

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark. Ed

You have echoed how I felt back in March this year when I cancelled my One order. I fell for Henrik's spin, but all is coming true now. Even after cancelling, they still email me re delivery and updates to software, they also have a reservation showing an Extreme in my name that I never ordered. I went to Westfield the day after they opened and I can say I did not regret cancelling. I wouldn't wish Fisker to fail, but they are struggling and need to get their act together before some American sues them. At least we could get our deposit(s) back, they are locked in elsewhere!

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

It was an easy decision in the end. The returned deposit just made it a ‘no brainer’. Ed

Just get a model Y. Fiskers history would genuinely make me nervous especially as a shareholder. Brave man!

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Shares tanked today. I’m out. 👍

@pistonslapuk

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero that must be a relief!

Thank you for sharing your journey and analysis of issues. EV adoption is tricky. We took a risk with my BMW i4 M Sport and wife`s Cupra Born eBoost. But we are happy with our choices.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

I’ve an Ioniq 6 on the way for end of January. I loved the car from the moment I drove it. I’m a massive EV fan with my own KZread channel dedicated to EVs. It’s the company and car rather than the concept that is the issue here. The promises made vastly outweigh the product delivered. Ed

Sorry to hear that you feel that way. I am a FOO owner for the last 45 days. I will tell you that I am still a thrilled owner with no buyer's remorse. Has it been perfect? No, not at all, but you must understand this is a new car company. They are learning as they go. That is how new companies are when they start, especially with a company that has ramped up production so quickly. When I started my first company, I mortgaged the house and put everything on the line. There were many bumps in the road, but we have seven companies growing and making money today. I still have faith that Fisker will learn from their mistakes. I am also a stockholder. The bigger the investment, the more one is down. So are all my EV-related investments. They are all down with all the rest of the small-cap stocks. But I am buying more whenever prudent. I have faith in this product and the future of this company. I expect that there will be both rewards and bumps in the road, along the way!

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I still hold 65k shares in FSR but have averaged down recently in the lows. Ed

@PhatLe-jj2ng

6 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero OMG! That's great! You're so lucky to have gotten back in at such a good price! You'll definitely make enough to easily buy the Ultra at least.

Very rational decision. Hope you find something you like. Maybe a used Taycan?

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

I’m going to enjoy my Ioniq 6. The test drive was much more impressive than the Ocean and from a long established company. Also it’s ‘world car of the year’. Have you seen the ocean pick up any awards apart from the ‘red dot’ design. Nothing to do with the fact it’s a car.

Really good objective review. On the strength of your review I would also cancel my order - thank you

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

It was never meant to persuade others, but just warn them so that they could make up their own mind. I believe you’ve made the correct decision though. Ed

Appreciate your honest reviews, Brian. My One is due to be delivered this week, and I remain committed. Most of the tech (eg ADAS, Fisker FI PIlot; app control of vehicle un/lock and power) and UI features (eg Android/CarPlay) are expected to be brought out in upcoming OTA updates. Yes, I'm basing that on faith, but I don't mind receiving the car without promised features, as none of them will affect my commute to work or errands around town, and get them as they come. Unlike my Model X, I hope to be driving a better-handling car with a quieter interior on the highway without the now boring Tesla design. Sure, there's some gimmick factor to the Ocean, but they're gimmicks that I find practical, eg taco tray will be used for my iPad as well as lunch when the weather's nice; Cali mode (been wishing for that in the Tesla for the past few summers). I respect the wife issue, as that would definitely not be viable. Fortunately, my wife will rarely be driving the Ocean. Also, my dog won't care about the doggy windows as he'll be secured as usual in the 2nd row (but I'll let him recline the seat 😅). If you don't mind sharing, I'm curious what you thought of the car when you test-drove it.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

The drive was fine but limited to central London due to their location. The low speed ride is no Range Rover but that has air suspension. It has a long wheelbase which helps smooth out the speed bumps and traffic calming. The constant beeps were annoying but you might be able to switch them off. I asked my wife if she liked her new car and she was unimpressed to be honest. It was difficult for her to step up into it and she said that the pedestrian noise made her skin crawl like an old sci-fi movie. I wasn’t going to gift her a car that she wasn’t over the moon about although I quite liked it.

@ZMD52626

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero It's definitely a more exhilarating experience if you test-drive it on some open road, as I did last month. The beeps can be turned off, from what I've read.

@shckltnebay

6 ай бұрын

boring Tesla design lol and this isnt? did you get yours?

@ZouhdiHajjaj

6 ай бұрын

@@shckltnebay Most defnitely, Fisker's design, both interior and exterior is far superior to anything I've seen in Tesla, and that includes the MX that I gladly sold recently when my Ocean was delivered. I've driven it for over 4 weeks and had no problems, unless you count enjoying the ride too much.😎

@shckltnebay

6 ай бұрын

@@ZouhdiHajjaj Hopefully they wont be bankrupt in 2 years

your concernThis is a start up company and that never changed from the start. Why did you place the order in the first place if you are so worried about it?

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

Any startup deserves a chance to prove themselves. I was an early investor. Unfortunately Fisker made many promises along the way that they have failed to keep. The shambles that was the initial rollout of an underdeveloped vehicle and the failure to file earnings on time removed any faith for me. It’s a personal thing. Nothing more, nothing less. Ed

From the USA~ This writer has been following the Fisker for some time. I agree, its not for me as well. Might I SUGGEST going out and getting a New Kia Niro? Its a fine, practical EV with all the needed tech, from a Company that will be there in 06 months + Its good for your short wife, even if the 12 volt battery fails, you can get in to pop the bonnet for a jump start, the doors are mechanical, not electric,

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes the new Nero is lovely. I think we’re going to wait and see what my Ioniq 6 is line to live with and decide whether another EV or maybe a hybrid would be more suitable. This is all new to us and my wife certainly will take a little more persuading for a pure EV. Ed

I am glad for you. I do believe Fisker have behaved very badly even though I have given them every opportunity to level with me. It has left a sour taste.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Undelivered promises, unfulfilled hype. And the car is not what we were led to believe it would be. The new customer experience is woeful. Ed

@user-hk5sz8vs6f

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero I was most interested that you did not lose 5000GBP as I lost 5000USD. You said it was because it is illegal in the UK. I am told by people in the trade that it is not legal in Florida, nevertheless they kept the deposit. I am not really bitching as I did know what I was signing. I just cannot help feeling tht dealing baby with Fisker is one sided. They break every promise to their customers and still take the moral high ground. Does not seem very fair

@user-hk5sz8vs6f

7 ай бұрын

Sorry this got a bit garbled and was posted accidentally before it was edited

A bit picky on some things. But i understand your point of view. Can't wait to get mine though. Not cancelling my order.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Hi. Irrespective of the niggles it’s the rear trunk space that was the deciding factor. It’s smaller than we currently have and feels like we’d be compromising. Ed

Loved you insightful analysis, though, seems to be more tilted to what could happen against what’s actually out there. I am getting into the electric car space, going for the Volvo CX40 but enjoy the experiences from other EV owners. I really wish you well in your next EV purchase. Loved the video, especially the emotive rant towards the end. 😂

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

Just too much risk out of the box. Maybe we’ll revisit it when what they promised is actually the car that’s available. My Ioniq6 arrives in a couple of weeks. First EV for is as well. Ed

The window issue would be a fairly easy software fix, if enough people complained.

@JoeyBlogs007

4 ай бұрын

No issue with no frunk, but no glove box, not happy.

@JoeyBlogs007

4 ай бұрын

No issue with small boot as long as back seat folds down to increase load area.

@JoeyBlogs007

4 ай бұрын

You should be able to use a multi socket adapter with the 12V supply.

@JoeyBlogs007

4 ай бұрын

Boot liner could be an after market product.

@JoeyBlogs007

4 ай бұрын

Agree the display is too large.

Hello, and excellent post! I have a reservation for an Ocean One, and much of what you explain resonates with me. I was so excited about receiving this vehicle, and how Fisker has managed the deplorable communications and customer service has forced me to think twice. I agree with your final statements about TRUST. I'll add that trust also means to trust that someone will be there to help service and solve issues like the example you stated with your wife. Based on how Fisker has managed the communications throughout the process and their view of customer service, it tells me that Fisker will stay the same in how they view customers. The best product in the world that needs customer service/support, or it could be better. I don't see Fisker changing how it manages customers and putting us first. I won't be able to buy, and now I am trying to get my $5,250 back from them.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Initial I was cancelling and had decided to take the £5k hit. Imagine my surprise when I actually did and got my deposit back. UK consumer laws prevent such robbery it seems. Ed

If you’ve dropped the Fisker, do check out the Nissan Ariya. We’ve gone for the 87kwh Evolve spec, not e-Force (4wd), and it is massively specced - heated cooled front seats, heated rear, opening pan roof, HUD, upgrade audio (Bose), 466ltr boot (404ltr on the 4wd), even has quick clear front screen like Ford have had for years!

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

I’ve an Ioniq 6 on the way for January and am really looking forward to it now. Let’s hope it’s a better experience than Fisker. Ed

Took delivery of Ocean Extreme 48 hours ago. Very disappointed. 24 hours and all windows are down by about 50mm and will not go up. Stopped working. 24 hours later and 2 technicians here trying to sort it. Lot of software missing. No voice activation, no adaptive cruise control, no Hill star assist etc etc.

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

As I said, it’s underdeveloped.

“Trust”….”gut feeling”…. I couldn’t have said it better. Same feelings I’m having. “Will the company even be around in a couple of years?….” The worst is the communication part. Hearing the horror stories of owners calling and making tickets and have had ZERO communication and have been stranded.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Totally unacceptable. I really feel that I made the right decision. Ed

This is the crux of the whole thing. If an electric car is more expensive than a gas car plus is less proven, why buy it? Now you have a fairly particular wish list. Understood. For me a Carice would fill the bill, no frills, simple, light. Of course I like the Tesla Truck too. Good luck, hope you find one.

Thank you for what you said. Possibly do your homework on the Hyundai Ioniq 6. I think thats what you said you were looking into. If so, ive been hearing from various EV you tubers that the battery on that is an LG Chem. Same as the chevy bolt and they are the most battery EV's that catch fire. I understand the probability of Ev's catching fire are far less but LG Chem batteries I hear are not good.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jill. It’s a lease with insurance included. If it burns I’ll just get a new one. 😂😂😂 Ed. Ps. Thank you for the information I’ll do a little more digging.

Think looking at a Hyundai Ionic 5N might work for you 😉

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

I’ve seen the reviews already. The performance was a byproduct for the Fisker. More important was the usability. I’ve my Ioniq 6 on the way for January and we’ll stick with the RR/Mazda6 combo for now. Ed

Right decision Ed, I thought you were wearing rose tinted spectacles when you placed an order - buy a cheaper EV (although I'm increasingly dubious about them) and use the Quadrifoglio more 🍀💯🇮🇹🏁

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

That’s the intent Paul. It hype wasn’t justified. Ed

@BjarneLauritzBull-Berg

6 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_HeroI took delivery of my FOO September 8 in Oslo, Norway. Customer service here is great and we have phone numbers to call and Fisker employees bending over backwards to help you. When calling on their delivery point they fix issues and are very helpful. Driving experience is great and the software updates are coming frequently - now also OTA. You have obviously lost your faith in Fisker’s ability to deliver and meet all your expectations. I am also impatiently waiting for features which I have already paid for like the winter package (e.g. torque vectoring) and the adaptive cruise control. Despite this I do not regret my purchase of the FOO - still having faith in the future of the brand 😊

The thing about anything new is you're always going to find issues. If the manufacturer is new to the scene as well as the product, it's double jeopardy. With cars they're bound to miss things out that manufacturers who have been around for over a century have realised that people want for years. I've been warning people of this with EVs for years, and especially the expected influx of Chinese cars. This has led to accusations of everything from me just being out of touch with the modern world (I love tech - my office looks like something from Star Trek!) - to being racist. No, it's just common sense. ICE cars are tried and tested, you know what you're getting and until now everybody has been happy with them. You've hit the nail on the head with trust. This is the one thing a lot of people don't seem to realise; most of these won't sell in the numbers expected and some of those companies won't survive. Look at the history of the car; manufacturers come and go. They'll be worthless, resale value won't hold up like it did with companies like Saab, they'll bomb completely. What annoys me the most is the hypocrisy from the EV brigade. They slate ICEs now because they're oil guzzling monstrosities, yet many of these new EVs are packed with plastic and PVC - which is of course derived from oil - but that's perfectly OK and suddenly that oil isn't such a bad thing anymore when it's being used for something that just gets dumped on landfill, rather than actually being something that's used for propulsion. And yes, we will end up paying for upgrades in the future. My old Jag has keyless entry. Lee's new Porsche EV has it as an option that can be deleted if not paid for, but how long will it be when cash strapped manufacturers who have lost their parts business start selling features like this as a monthly subscription upgrade? Cars are now going the same way as domestic appliances like washing machines and vacuum cleaners, something you have to replace every 2-3 years instead of something you replace every 20 or 30. Unfortunately many people aren't as smart as you and can't seem to see it coming.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Time will tell. But it’s better it’s better out than in at this stage. I genuinely wish everybody the very best with it but a used one in a couple of years might be a bargain. Ed

@-A-lm5xb

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero Yes, but a risky one if you're one that likes to keep their car for a few years. Can you honestly see half of these manufacturers being around in 10 years' time? If established auto makers are struggling to sell them and losing money now, the new companies don't stand a chance and they'll disappear in the blink of an eye if they don't get good regular sales. Even Tesla wouldn't exist now had it not been for the billions in subsidies, loans and tax breaks all funded by the US government, vis-a-vis taxpayer.

It’s rough always getting stopped with people asking about my gorgeous car. :) A few issues are present that are small like key fob and battery but have been fixed right now. No one remembers all the issues Tesla had when brought out. It definitely is a perfect local car and what I wanted in performance and beauty. I think if it was my only car, like any other EV, would be tough as limited in some aspects.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I just couldn’t take the risk in it leaving my wife stranded. She works 55 miles away from home and often finishes after midnight. Perhaps I’ll revisit it when the bugs are ironed out and a second key, or app as key is available as initially promised. Ed

@cessysmith4149

6 ай бұрын

I get it. I too work 50-60 miles from home. I drive home in dark. Hoping it continues to be reliable. It’s an innovator situation for sure. The phone calls to Fisker have been pleasant and I’m gonna keep driving around and peaking interest. Hoping it makes it big as I love the style. Although it is nice not to have tons of people driving around with the same car. Unique for sure!

Until the cheaper versions will come to market, this car has to rival BMW iX1 and other premium cars. Like you said material use is just lacking in comparison with those cars. I don' see any other USP's that are compensating the point above, so I don't see a bright immediate future for the Ocean.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I think it’s the sustainability angle that they’re wanting to promote. It’s just not enough of a lure for me. Now that new Lucid SUV is another thing completely! Ed

I’ve cancelled my order too. Granted it was partly because of the financing struggles. However, I too just had that gut feeling that this wasn’t the right car at this time. I’ve got a 2018 Audi S5 and I love it. I would like to go greener. The Fisker Ocean seems to have lost so many things that were promised. Even the lack of trade-in for the UK just made it more awkward to take delivery of the ocean, especially as I was feeling a bit rushed since my vehicle arrived in the UK. Have a car on order for 21 months but I get given a week to work through my finance options. I trust my gut, and like you, then found out about the price reductions and this just further cemented my good feeling about saving my money and cancelling.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

To be honest the figures didn’t add up for me either. The £50k loan was £950 per month after tax.

Hope Henrik watches this

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

I doubt he’ll take his head out of his ass for long enough to notice it. 😁 Ed

I hope their cars are better than their website on iPhone/iPad - unusable right now.

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

Everything about Fisker is under developed. Ed

Love your review. I too am planning on walking away from mine after putting down $5k. I’ve seen now so many reviews of people complaining about the poor build quality, lots of cheap plastic that won’t age well and lack of service, service stations, free charging, less storage, solar panels not working. Absolute shitshow. Henrik Fisker hasn’t learnt his lessons and will run out of money again unfortunately he only know how to design a car, doesn’t know how to deliver one

@Littlebittyrose

7 ай бұрын

We walked away from the $5k in August for so many of the same reasons that Back Road Hero gave plus some that wasn't mentioned. It's "easier" to walk away from $5k than pay off almost $70,000 for a car we were not going to be happy with. I think about the lack of the basic stuff that cars have like a glove compartment & proper storage, not cheap tiny plastic spaces under a seat! This car was not ready to be released at all! I am also not confident at all that if, or should I say when the car had issues, that we could get someone to take care of it in a timely manner. We also realize that we are not "first adopters" especially when it comes to buying a car online from a person who had many issues in the past.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree with you more. Ed

@Littlebittyrose

7 ай бұрын

@@martinmcnulty8155 I've seen via pictures and comments...build quality especially when it comes that cheap plastic "storage area" under the drivers/ and passenger seats.

@BjarneLauritzBull-Berg

6 ай бұрын

Hi, I took delivery on September 8 and I am very happy with the build quality! This thread appears to amplify lots of dissatisfaction from people that have not taken delivery and thus have true ownership experience - by the way, the Fisker employees here in Norway are doing a great job - from the technicians to the local manager who has customer service on top of her agenda

I have enjoyed your style of review and have commented in the past. I really am not surprised you have cancelled, in fact I would have put money on it 6 months ago. I am an ex-pat living in the USA and I had to part with $5000 to confirm my Ocean One. Like you, so many things nagged at me that I made the decision to lose the $5000 rather than continue with the near certainty that I had made a mistake. Mostly what concerned me was the head in the sand approach of the CEO that everything would be OK in the end and the lack of meaningful communication. At least you did not lose much money which I think you would have had you taken delivery. Keep entertaining us with your thoughts as you walk the dogs. It is always interesting

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I actually cancelled thinking I’d lose £5k. I was surprised that the rules here on the UK prevent such robberies. I’d rather lose the money than persist with the migraine of ownership. Ed

@30:05 Uhh.... yeah... about that stock value... mine is now perilously close to being measured in hundreds of dollars instead of thousands. Oof.

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

I feel your pain. Looks like they might not actually survive.

Ya I had to do the same. When they dropped the extreme 7500 and devalued our ones, I was done. He should give us all our deposits back after that move. Oh you mentioned stocks, under 3$ as of today lol

I'll be honest. The main reason we kept the Ocean reservation in the USA is the $7500 credit, since we signed a firm order prior to Aug 16, 2022. The car has been massively disappointing for several reasons. - stuck at Costco trying to load the trunk with car being unresponsive!!! Nothing worked to unlock the car!!! Neither key, nor door handle NFC, not app unlocking the door worked (it took 7 times in the app for doors to finally unlock). - stuck viewing videos in hollywood mode during lunch, only for car to NOT start after 30 mins!!! I had to exit the car, lock it, wait 1 minute. then unlock and enter for it to be driveable. - way too many cool promised features that are now promised as 'future OTA' including the solar roof actually producing energy & power bank. - fit and finish for a $72k car. It does feel cheap in many areas. - very limited trunk space. - slow L2 charging at 32A!!! Really???? With all the promises made, I was hoping for 80A, like F150 Lightning. Instead, a measly 32A! Tesla Y has smaller battery and charges faster. Translation: Fisker takes 2 overnight off-peak charges to fully charge!!! - insanely slow infotainment system with equally outdated navigation. Coming from a Tesla, this is a massive disappointment... really Henrik??? - no visual of energy usage. Again... really??? With Magna building the cars, I had high hopes for the car. Leave it to Mr Fisker to over-promise and under deliver!!! Let's hope for a better 2024. It will be a boom or bust year for Fisker. DELIVER on everything you promised and deliver on what people expect, or go bust!

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

Sounds just like a lot of other owners experiences. Disappointment arises when your reality doesn’t match your expectations. Henrik promised far too much eg 250kW charging, reduced it to 200kW and the reality is more like high 170s. Level 2 charging a massive disappointment as well. But all that aside, it’s just not getting the simple things right like unlocking and driving that show the main weaknesses. Hope it all gets sorted quickly for you all? I’m just relieved I don’t have the headache (especially in the uk) Ed

Fisker is made by Magna, who make top end cars for luxury car brands. There should be excellent build quality.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Yes I know. My previous 7 videos covered all this. Ed

This Adam I mentioned earlier has just done a latest review, a long one. Watch it at 12:59 That is exactly the scenario you said you didn't want to put your wife in that situation :)

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Have you a link to the video please? It’s not fair on our partners to have to suffer with our automotive decisions. My wife however loves her Maserati 3200GT so I’m sure being stranded is nothing unusual. With that car though it’s normally just 5 miles down the road and not 50 miles away at work. 😂😂😂 Ed

@harmony3138

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero Fisker Ocean One Driving Impressions with Chapters Aslash304 4.94K subscribers

I am following Fisker for almost two years, also have shares and a reservation .... I also had my doubts and your video more or less convinced me not to go with Fisker. The car will be available for test drive soon in Belgium and maybe maybe it can still convince me but I have the same feeling in my stomach as you had ... something is off key here. I was one of the first with Tesla in Belgium and the years before the actual launch I only got more excited - I am driving my third one and for more than 11 years in total - it never disappointed me.... with Fisker it is the reverse ... the more you learn about it (and information is scarce) the more you start to doubt and indeed ... california mode or hollywood mode isn't going to cut it. Thanks for the insight mister ... much appreciated

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. The promises made and the ‘drip feed’ or lack of information until the last minute was, in my opinion, just a way to increase reservations and bolster the perceived value of the company. It’s now easy to see through the sham. I just don’t trust anything that Henrik says these days. Time will tell but right now i’m watching the stock closely and keeping any more money in my pocket. I’ve followed with great enthusiasm the journey but when we test drove and saw the car it didn’t meet our expectations. Ed

@erich.4356

7 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Hero if you look what is coming to the market in 2024 in terns of EV and you compare it to the Fisker then the choice for an Ocean become problematic. I am now looking at e.g. Lotus Eletre which in it base form comes very close to the Ocean Extreme but is quality wise much much better. Just to say that arguments Fisker is using are becoming obsolete, or more-over they are not unique. I will test drive one soon but made up my mind and will cancel my reservation. The Ocean is not the same as the Tesla Model 11 years ago .... sorry Fisker

Keep the L322 and just pay ulez

@harmony3138

7 ай бұрын

He didn't say he is not going to buy an EV. 😕 ICE cars will also remain. Some people desire classic cars.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

It’s a keeper. I’d rather sell my grandmother! 😂😂😂 Ed

Its always going to be a gamble buying a car from a Brand new manufacturer even Tesla had a lot of issues when they started,Having said that i wouldn't buy a new car from Fisker for at least 3 years until they are proven to be reliable and are sticking to their promises and are still in business,this company could quite easily fold if the volumes dont happen then you're left with an expensive ornament on your driveway.Hybrid is the way for at least 10 more years for me. Or at least buy an Electric from a proven manufacturer like BMW etc.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

We’re actually looking at the new Peugeot 308SW Hybrid instead. And saving a packet. You’re totally right about giving it a little more time. Ed

I agree with you. I don’t know how they can legally sell a car that was advertised with so much and delivered with hardly anything. They promise to provide OTAs but when? Not good business practice, not meeting their end of the bargin. Over and over again, over promised, under delivered. I had 2 reservation, I see enough and just gave them up. These guys are rushing their product.

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Very silent from the CEO.

Try checking new Smart SUV.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I’ve got an Ioniq 6 coming in January. Ed

Thank you for your enlightening video..ehum .. I'm trying to think a way that Tesla isn't better than every other EV ..mm ride, noise ..erm 🤔 customer service maybe.. did I miss anything ?... but in every other way in my opinion they are a better than any EV available at the moment, and with the Highland and the recent upgraded to Y .. and Juniper coming next Year...well!! .. if you want to stand out in the car park get your Tesla rapped pink 😅 P.S. don't buy a Tycan it's been a terrible car.

I totally see the same problems you’re explaining. On top of it all, unfortunately I already paid the $75k and got the car. It’s been a total nightmare the last 7 weeks. The car was dropped off my driveway, with a big screw in the middle of front tire. It took only 10 days and I’ve got a completely flat tire. I reached out from day 3 to Fisker ( which the only means for it is through service calls). Not a single bloody response! Also, turning on the car, on the display, I get bunch of error messages, some of which unclear what they even are. But the one Jim’s out is related to break system and that might not function properly!! Imagine get a new car and you would be risking your life driving it. On top of it all, no company in California is insuring the car. Fisker’ sown recommended company is quoting $16,000 per each six month of insurance. And you didn’t make a mistake. That has three zeros in front of 16!! Nobody is taking responsibility. I have a car and don’t have a car. My family life is impacted since we can’t use one of our cars. Effectively I got a lemon and nobody is out there to answer my calls. There is not even a number I can call to talk to. With everything I see online of problems people have, it’s time to start a class action lawsuit. How can we kick it off? Can be cross Atlantic case? We got to take this company down before it damages more people’s lives!!! #fiskerocean #henryfisker #liar

@garylopez3414

5 ай бұрын

The error messages is the system waking up. The insurance is a LIE!! MINE is about $126/mth. It's a great car to drive. Customer service is not good, that I will admit. I hope they fix that soon.

You might say this is Fisker... Karma..! Personally I was dreading your decision - I wouldn't touch Fisker with a barge pole. My aunt owns a Volvo C40 Electric thing. Back in 2006 she bought a new Jag XK. Then a L322 Range Rover. Then some Merc thing. And she travelled all over the country safely in all. Now she refuses to leave the city in her C40 because it keeps stopping. She lives in the Volvo dealer now, fighting with them, as they give her software updates. Multiple EVs in dealers here missing components to keep others going. I will never buy an EV.. and I have a Master's in Computer Science..!

@harmony3138

7 ай бұрын

I have i4 eDrive 40 EV. No such problems, and always over-the-air updates.

@lukemallory7832

7 ай бұрын

​@@harmony3138 Good to know, and I'm sure most people are getting on fine.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

karma’s a bitch! Going to try the Ioniq 6 on a lease. Less commitment that way. My love is still the Alfa and the L322. I’m not sure I can really replace either. 😁

If Henrik would stick to designing great cars, and let someone else run the company, they would probably succeed. The Ocean might be the best looking EV on the market, but would prefer Henrik and his wife (the CFO), not make all the decisions for the company. Getting the first deliveries from Austria to the US proved to be a real nightmare for them. Also, I feel the vehicle is overpriced. You can buy a fully loaded Model Y for less.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. They need to employ an experienced CEO to get any respect within the industry. Nobody seems to take Henrik seriously. Ed

I buy an elétric car if i dont pay any tax.... Until that......

Simple solution: Buy the Model Y and live happily ever after. Oh, and sell the Fisker stock ASAP. Don't ask me why, you explained it all very well.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

All gone yesterday and not a moment too soon. 👍😁

All electric cars are a rental, you do not own them and they 24/7 surveillance cameras and microphones for companies and governments

This is exactly why I gave my charitable $5000 to Fisker. I just Don’t trust the car, company or service. The car is too expensive for what you get. No wow factor, as mentioned. This video is spot on.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m getting a lot of flak for telling my version. Nice to know that you share my opinion. Ed

@Teamvenomracing

6 ай бұрын

No worries. Always go with actual facts! I respect your stance on this FOO. @@Back_Road_Hero

This guy went from calm, cool and collected to off the rails halfway through his video with the “updated” pricing edit. Hilarious. 😂. Must have been a rough long haul flight.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Just angry at the way he’s pissed over all his early adopters. I can’t believe anything now that comes from this company. Shares tanked today and I cut my losses. This company has no future.

Hope you sold your stock before this latest crash. At least you will not be one of the people with a very expensive lawn ornament after Fisker goes under. Fisker is a legacy automaker guy, he is not a tech person, but the two things Fisker Inc are not outsourcing are design and the UI. The Fisker Inc software engineers were hired in a hige rush after Fisker got his SPAC money, no software engineers worked there before that. With automakers already fighting each other for good software engineers when Fisker hired, guess how good his software engineers are? Are they better than the software engineers at VW Group whose UI project is a huge disaster? The Fisker Inc UI will always suck, just like the Fisker Automotive UI did, that was so laggy owners were breaking the touch screen. And Fisker is struggling to find buyers while hemorrhaging money. Like most legacy companies that introduce EVs, initial sales will be okay with pent up demand, and then they will drop off. Fisker will never scale production beyond 20,000 a year and never stop losing money, and the Pear is vaporware like the vast majority or other Fisker vehicles. All Fisker needs for the Pear is all of the capital, a factory willing and able to build it, a huge American battery cell factory someone built with no plans for whom to sell the battery cells to that is willing to sell to him, etc. You will see a Pear for sale when you see the Fisker e-Motion, Orbit, etc.

this video did not help. sorry

@Back_Road_Hero

5 ай бұрын

It wasn’t intended to. It was just my personal opinion on cancelling my order.

Um... this comes off as whiny millennial to be honest which I think you are a little old for (as well as that cap shirt). What were some of the issues with initial Tesla Model S? Brakes not working, bearings in the motors seizing at 10k miles, battery degradation, suspension issues, paint peeling. I don't think your expectations align with buying 1st generation electric vehicle with class leading handling, range and sustainability. If you are buying this vehicle for the interior door handles and trunk space you are misguided. If you are buying the exclusive, expensive first launch of this vehicle for interior fit and finish that was a mistake. You say yourself if you had bought the sport you would be happy with the finishes well then you should have bought the sport... or ultra. A limited production vehicle will always be overpriced.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

All I’m asking for is a reliable car for my wife Pete. It’s not too much to ask. It’s just my own perspective and an update to the followers of my channel who were eagerly awaiting its arrival. We’re 8 videos in, but I’ve deleted the rest and left this one for now. The cost is inconsequential. Ed

Its a disaster this car. Its forever delayed. Poor quality plastic. Many of the promised technology does not work or is completely left out. Oh and when you find something wrong, don't expect Fisker to fix it. They won't.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

They should have tested it more before releasing it. I’m not sure that the company will survive. Ed

Bankrupt with in 2 years

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I hope not for the sake of all the current owners. Ed

Drivel

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

Gee thanks. Is your own content any better?

@knockdrive1

5 ай бұрын

@@Back_Road_Herothe silence is deafening😂 ignore these spunkpuffins

Just get a Tesla guys! Cheaper and better.

@Back_Road_Hero

7 ай бұрын

Probably is but I’ve an Ioniq 6 on the way in January. I’ll start there. Ed

@FunWithSoJu

6 ай бұрын

I just recently test drove the Ocean, Model Y, and Ioniq 6 and so far the Ocean was by far the much smoother and more luxurious ride.

@AlainFattal

6 ай бұрын

@@FunWithSoJu we are at the early stages of automotive electrification, and what matters most currently is charging. No one beats Tesla superchargers. Comfort and luxury are not important if traveling is difficult.

@Back_Road_Hero

6 ай бұрын

I plan to charge at home and 99% of use will be within range of there.

Fisker is a scam, take your loses and pull out as much money as you can