What’s Happening: Fisker Inc., the electric vehicle (EV) company known for its commitment to creating sustainable and emotionally appealing EVs, announced that its Fisker Ocean SUV has been certified by European regulators. The company plans to begin deliveries to European customers on May 5.
Why It Matters: As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, the company’s entrance into the European market with its Ocean SUV indicates a significant step in the company’s global expansion. The certification will likely boost brand recognition and consumer trust in the European market.
Key Points:
- Fisker aims to deliver all Ocean One launch edition vehicles by the end of September while also starting deliveries of the Ocean Extreme in Europe, with the U.S. to follow.
- The company recently built mid-trim level all-wheel-drive Fisker Ocean Ultras and produced front-wheel-drive Fisker Ocean Sports for testing and homologation purposes, with customer deliveries expected to begin in September.
- The Fisker Ocean Extreme trim level received a WLTP certification in Europe of up to 707 km/440 UK miles (on 20-inch wheels and tires), making it the longest range of any battery-electric SUV currently available in the region.
- The company pursued a dual homologation process for the Ocean SUV in Europe and the United States simultaneously, allowing the company to adjust production and sales based on regional demand.
- European reservations increased following the announcement of the WLTP range for the Fisker Ocean Extreme.
- The Fisker Ocean was awarded the prestigious 2023 Red Dot Product Design Award for Best Electric Vehicle.
Bottom Line: The certification of the Fisker Ocean SUV by European regulators marks an important milestone as it seeks to expand its presence in the global electric vehicle market. With its innovative design, impressive range, and recent accolades, the Fisker Ocean is poised to make a significant impact in the European market and beyond.
