- To date, Fisker's production partner Magna Steyr has produced
95 prototypes of the Fisker Ocean SUV.
- Fisker will use these vehicles for testing, marketing, service,
and manufacturing training.
- After a visit to the plant, the quality of vehicles and
improved production line speed impressed Fisker CEO Henrik
Fisker.
Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) ("Fisker") – passionate creator of the
world's most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility
solutions – is achieving manufacturing milestones as 95 prototype
Fisker Oceans have already rolled off partner Magna Steyr's
production system. Fisker will use the early-run vehicles to train
service workers, conduct rigorous testing, and showcase the
five-passenger, all-electric SUV across nine launch markets.
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Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker inspects
prototype all-electric Fisker Ocean at Magna Steyr production
facility in Graz, Austria. Magna produced 95 prototype vehicles for
marketing, service and manufacturing training. (Photo credit: R.
Reiter)
"It's fantastic to see the quality of the Fisker Oceans
currently being manufactured, and to also see them incrementally
improving on every visit," Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker said.
"It's rewarding to observe the continuous improvements to
manufacturing speed on the assembly line. Our marketing and service
teams are thrilled to get their hands on cars before the official
production starts so they can thoroughly prepare for deliveries and
promote the Fisker Ocean in our launch markets. This phase of
assembly marks the onset of improvement and refinement for start of
production and through ramp-up."
Fisker continues developing its retail network, constructing
Fisker Lounges in Los Angeles and Munich and Fisker Center+
locations in Copenhagen and Vienna, with plans for additional
Lounges and Center+ spots in other key cities. In addition, the
company's industry-leading warranty will be supported by service
centers throughout its nine launch markets, offering at-home
vehicle pick-up or Fisker Mobile Service for customers who prefer
skilled technicians to come to them.
The Fisker Ocean, the ground-breaking five-passenger
all-electric SUV, is available in four trim levels: One (limited
edition), Extreme, Ultra, and Sport. The top trims of Fisker Ocean
One and Fisker Ocean Extreme travel 350 miles (U.S.) 1 on a single
charge, with dual-motor, all-wheel-drive, three driving modes,
Revolve 17.1" rotating screen, SolarSky roof, California Mode,
Smart Traction, all for $68,9992 in the U.S. As of today's release,
Fisker has over 60,000 reservations and orders for the Fisker
Ocean, including 5,000 sold out Fisker Ocean Ones, each secured by
a $5,0003 deposit.
Fisker is on target for a start of production on November 17,
2022. Prior to SOP, Fisker will bring the Fisker Ocean to the Paris
International Motor Show (Mondial de l'Auto) from October 17-23,
2022, and the Oslo Motor Show from October 28-30, 2022.
About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive
industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and
eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a
vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to
become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world's most
sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and
enjoy exclusive content across Fisker's social media channels:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube,
and LinkedIn.
Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App
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are subject to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be
identified by words such as "feel," "believes," expects,"
"estimates," "projects," "intends," "should," "is to be," or the
negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology and
include, among other things, the quotation of our CEO, the
statements regarding the planned launch timing, pricing and
estimated range of the Fisker Ocean, the anticipated timing of
deliveries of the Fisker Ocean, the Company's future performance
and other future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause
actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not
limited to: Fisker's limited operating history; Fisker's ability to
enter into additional manufacturing and other contracts with Magna
or tier-one suppliers in order to execute on its business plan; the
risk that OEM and supply partners do not meet agreed upon timelines
or experience capacity constraints; Fisker may experience
significant delays in the design, manufacture, regulatory approval,
launch and financing of its vehicles; Fisker's ability to execute
its business model, including market acceptance of its planned
products and services; Fisker's inability to retain key personnel
and to hire additional personnel; competition in the electric
vehicle market; Fisker's inability to develop a sales distribution
network; and the ability to protect its intellectual property
rights; and those factors discussed in Fisker's Annual Report on
Form 10-K, under the heading "Risk Factors," filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as supplemented by
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports and documents
Fisker files from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and
Fisker undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this
press release.
1 Based on Fisker simulations utilizing EPA standards. Actual
results vary with conditions such as external environment, wheel
size and diameter, and vehicle use. Official EPA and WLTP ratings
forthcoming. 2 Pricing shown is for the continental U.S. and
excludes delivery, finance, and government charges. Maintenance is
not included. Pricing depends upon specifications and options
chosen by customers as they configure the actual vehicle closer to
production. Pricing does not include various state and federal
incentives and benefits which may be available. 3 Or local currency
equivalent.
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