If you’re in the market for a new EV — specifically, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV — get in line. According to the company, consumer interest in their new EV is “exceeding expectations”; so much so, that Fisker is looking to expand production.
As it stands, Ocean production is set to kick-off on November 17 at contractor Magna’s Austrian factory, with an output goal of 50,000 units per year. However, Fisker released a press release on Friday which detailed its desire to expand production in 2024, possibly with the help of a second manufacturing site in the United States.
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Fisker Ocean
“We are also exploring expanding operations to meet this growing demand, including considering manufacturing in the United States,” CEO Henrik Fisker said in a statement.
Fans of the brand may remember that the Fisker Ocean launch was wildly successful, with all 5,000 units claimed in just 30 days. The company also claims to have a 1,000-name wait list for that version, and a total of 58,000 reservations in the cue. Fisker also expects to have accumulated 80,000 reservations by the end of the year.
In terms of incentives, Fisker opened up money-down reservations for its Ocean Ultra and Sport models earlier this month, and a U.S.-built Ocean will likely be fully eligible for the tax credit in 2023, though 2024 and beyond remains uncertain with respect to qualifications outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Fisker Pear
Even still, the base price of the Ocean Sport (US$37,499) is undeniably attractive to consumers looking to make the switch to electric at a more affordable price-point. Fisker is also offering a US$29,900 Pear urban EV, which is slated for production at the former General Motors factory in Ohio.