- Fisker names Deftpower as European public charging platform
provider
- Deftpower to provide Fisker Ocean owners access to over 425,000
public charging points across Europe
- Fisker owners in Europe receive convenient access to local
public chargers, efficient vehicle charging, and a simple payment
system
- Fisker owners in Europe access Deftpower network through the
FISKER FLEX℠ Charge app and the Ocean in-vehicle navigation
system
- Through this app, Fisker Ocean owners in Europe also receive
one year of free charging at over 30,000 eligible charging ports on
the Allego network1
Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) ("Fisker"), driven by a mission to
create the world's most emotional and sustainable electric
vehicles, named Deftpower, a leading provider of EV charging
software solutions, as Fisker's European mobility service provider.
The partnership provides Fisker Ocean owners access to one of
Europe's largest aggregated electric vehicle public charging
networks.
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Deftpower aggregates over 425,000 public charging stations
across 900 different charging operators into one convenient,
comprehensive charging network that has grown 32% in the past year.
Using the FISKER FLEX℠ Charge app, Fisker Ocean owners can
seamlessly locate, access, and pay for public EV charging with
transparent pricing. As a unique feature, Fisker also offers Ocean
customers in Europe access to one year of free charging1 at over
30,000 eligible charging ports on the Allego network through this
app.
"With Deftpower, we are providing a comprehensive European
public charging solution for Fisker owners at delivery. The minute
they get their new Fisker Ocean, our owners want convenient and
easy-to-locate public charge stations, a seamless experience when
using a public charger, and super-simple payment options," Chairman
and CEO Henrik Fisker said. "Partnering with Deftpower gives our
owners excellent charging convenience and choice."
"At Deftpower, we believe that simplifying the charging
experience is essential to EV adoption and customer satisfaction,"
said Jacob van Zonneveld, CEO Deftpower. "Our solutions are
designed to make charging as easy and convenient as possible, while
also providing a great customer experience. We are thrilled to work
with partners like Fisker to make premium EV charging services more
accessible across Europe, and we're proud to be a part of the
transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future. "
The Deftpower network will be available to Fisker Ocean owners
starting with vehicle deliveries in European launch market
countries. Fisker Ocean owners can locate Deftpower-affiliated
charging stations through the FISKER FLEX℠ Charge app and within
the Fisker Ocean's navigation system. At launch, owners can search
for and navigate to charging stations, filter search for DC fast
charge locations, do basic EV route planning, and calculate arrival
times at charging stops. By tapping a Fisker-provided RFID Card or
using the FISKER FLEX℠ Charge app, owners can initiate and pay for
charging sessions seamlessly, and see all charge tariffs.
The Fisker Ocean, Fisker's ground-breaking all-electric SUV, is
available in a sold-out limited edition Fisker Ocean One and three
additional trim levels: Extreme, Ultra, and Sport. The Fisker Ocean
One and Extreme trim travels up to 630 km2 on a single charge, with
dual-motor, all-wheel-drive, three driving modes, Revolve 17.1"
rotating screen, SolarSky roof, California Mode, Smart Traction,
and many first-to-market safety features, including the world's
first digital radar. Learn more and reserve your Fisker Ocean now
at fiskerinc.com.
Deftpower aligns charging station operators, car manufacturers,
and utilities through their Automotive Charging Platform, resulting
in cost-savings for all participants. With years of experience and
technical expertise, Deftpower offers modular and flexible EV
charging software solutions that are tailored to their customers'
specific needs. Deftpower's commitment to realistic and ambitious
goals, innovative technology, and reliable and hassle-free charging
experiences make them a leading provider in the industry. Visit
deftpower.com to learn more.
About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive
industry by designing and developing individual mobility in
alignment with nature. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean
future for all, the company is on a mission to create the world's
most sustainable and emotional electric vehicles. To learn more,
visit 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
Store or Google Play store.
About Deftpower:
Deftpower was founded in 2020 by Marc Diks and Jacob van
Zonneveld to build a charging platform that will last. Their
Automotive Charging Platform aligns charging station networks, car
manufacturers and utilities and creates cost-savings for all
participants. Because the transition to EV will go fast, the
supportive charging platforms need to meet high standards, which is
what the Automotive Charging Platform does. Deftpower today has
secured the business of prominent clients in four countries and
provides access to all major charging networks in Europe.
For additional information, please visit www.deftpower.com.
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are subject to the "safe harbor" provisions of the US 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, anticipated functionality and utility
of the Deftpower charging points, interaction between the Deftpower
charging points and the FISKER FLEX℠ Charge app, the quotation of
our CEO, the statements regarding the planned launch timing,
pricing, delivery and estimated range of the Fisker Ocean, the
planned timing of the opening of Fisker facilities, 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 Fisker customers have access to one year free charging on
eligible Allego charge ports only if a new Fisker Ocean car is
registered and delivered during the period commencing 2023 and
ending on March 31st, 2024. The Allego free charging period will
start after the customer has subscribed to the 'Allego 1 year free
charging' subscription package within the FISKER FLEX℠ app.
2 Based on Fisker simulations utilizing WLTP standards. Actual
results vary with conditions such as external environment, wheel
size and vehicle use. Official WLTP ratings forthcoming.
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US Media Fisker@GODRIVEN360.com European Media:
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Customer service: Support@fiskerinc.com
Fisker Inc. Communications: Matthew DeBord Sr Director,
Communications Strategy & Storytelling
mdebord@fiskerinc.com
Rebecca Lindland Director, Communications
rlindland@fiskerinc.com
Franziska Queling Regional Head of Public Relations Europe
fqueling@fiskerinc.com
Investor Relations: Frank Boroch, VP of Investor Relations
fboroch@fiskerinc.com
Deftpower Contact: info@deftpower.com
Public Relations: Meliska Meintjes Marketing Manager
Meliska.meintjes@deftpower.com
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