Fisker on Tuesday unveiled a new “core” off-road package for the Ocean electric SUV — on the same day, the company also revealed some facts including this year’s expected production numbers for the Ocean. lower, as well as the delay of the Pear EV. .
The off-road version, called Force E and available from Q4 2023, is a package still under development by Fisker’s Magic Works division in the UK. According to Fisker, it “will bring the Ocean into a new market segment, with very few direct competitors to the EV at its price point.
With 33-inch all-terrain tires on 20-inch reinforced wheels, dedicated dampers, structurally mounted skids, and a full-length titanium undercarriage that protects the battery, this vehicle is built designed to go real terrain.
It can be applied to the dual-engine Oceans after purchase, and an additional package for the interior will include rubber floor coverings, more handles and lanyards. Roof baskets are also provided.
Fisker Ocean Force E
This release could be a distraction from a first-quarter financial update also released on Tuesday that significantly lowered its production forecast for 2023 and reported that it is delaying a second product. its Pear EV, through 2025.
In the update, Fisker reported a production target for calendar year 2023 of 32,000-36,000 vehicles, down from the 50,000 that contract assembly partner Magna could deliver in 2023.
According to Fisker, it’s the result of a longer-than-expected similarity process (the process of gaining approval from regulators), as well as the supply chain and manufacturing process. That said, it has confirmed that it expects to begin shipping in the US in June, with US EPA testing completed for Ocean Extreme and EPA approvals. and CARB at the end of May.
Fisker Ocean
Fisker Ocean
Fisker Ocean
Ocean’s top editions have gained a Rated range 440 miles on the European WLTP cycle, with a 113 kWh battery pack. The US EPA range rating is likely to be significantly lower, though Fisker has promised an unprecedented level of battery innovation here with replaceable battery in a version of the Ocean starting next year.
To date, Fisker says it has built 55 vehicles—combining engineering, marketing, and customer vehicles—some of which include start delivery in Denmark and Germany.
“Production will increase sharply next week and deliveries in Europe are expected to increase shortly thereafter,” it reported, summing up that it expects to deliver 1,400 to 1,700 vehicles for customers by the end of June “provided all partners deliver.”
Fisker’s PEAR Render
Fisker also delayed pear EV, with delivery target moving to 2025 (from 2024) due to the process of finalizing battery partners. It also reports that, as part of the development of Pear, which is manufactured by contract manufacturer Foxconn, it has reduced the number of parts by 25% using a process called “steel + +”.
