A seemingly simple door ding turned into an insurance nightmare for an electric vehicle (EV) owner in the US, leading to her car being written off.
As reported by CarscoopsJoy Wanner’s Fisker Ocean The electric SUV was initially affected by a minor impact to the driver’s door when it opened, with photos released by the company showing what appeared to be superficial damage.
The EV was then sent to a repairman for what was thought to be a relatively simple fix – the door had a slight crease, while the hinges holding it to the monocoque were broken.
However, the estimated US$910 (A$1380) repair bill was short-lived, with repairs unable to be carried out due to a lack of spare parts, highlighting ongoing problems. out with Fisker now on the brink of bankruptcy.
A month after the incident that damaged the Ocean’s door, Ms Wanner received a check for US$53,303 (A$80,100) from her insurer, which determined Fisker had been written off. .
While Ms. Wanner has replaced Ocean with a Tesla Model Yshe details her experience owning Fisker online, warning others to stay away from the startup.
“We lost over $20,000 investing in this electric vehicle startup and I couldn’t say goodbye quickly enough,” Ms. Wanner said in a post on a Facebook owners group.
“We are not out for revenge. We really believed in this company, ordered the car and waited more than two years to receive it, while also investing in the stock.
“When we ordered it, it was the best performing electric vehicle available. That changed, quickly. Overall the machine is great. Ride/handling is really good. The software is a nightmare and the company is a joke. Just sad all around.
“Delayed deliveries, poor paperwork management, reporting problems and getting case numbers disappearing into thin air, mysterious warning lights and crazy warning sounds, getting stuck inside the vehicle, an outdated and unreliable navigation system, a cheaply made smart key that barely worked.” …
“This car fell well below our expectations and well below my high standards. I hope Henrik Fisker loses all the coins he has and I wish the rest of us the best of luck.”
Some 6000 Oceans have been delivered by Fisker since series production began in mid-2023.
If the company goes bankrupt, it would be founder Henrik Fisker’s second failed venture.
His former Fisker Automotive brand filed for voluntary bankruptcy in 2013, just a few years after launching one of the first mass-produced plug-in hybrid models.
