Fisker Ocean: $70K Dream or $70K Paperweight? Spoiler: Paperweight
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Cristian Fleming shelled out a whopping $70,000 for his Fisker Ocean EV, dazzled by its 350-mile range, eco-yet-quirky California Modes that roll down nearly every window simultaneously, and those coveted 'looks' he admits were his 'first mistake.' Fast forward to June 2024, a mere seven months laterâFisker declared bankruptcy after coughing up only 11,000 cars. Early adopters like Fleming got a car riddled with battery meltdowns, glitchy software, door handles that refuse to play nice, and key fobs that moonlight as useless trinkets. So that sleek ride? Turns out more like a very expensive sci-fi paperweight for an unfortunate eco enthusiast.
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Source: Theverge | Published: 9/27/2025 | Author: Ben Shimkus
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