My Frustrating Experience with the Fisker Ocean: A Comprehensive Review

TLDRAfter owning a Fisker Ocean for 6 months, I experienced numerous issues and finally decided to get rid of it. The key fob is unreliable, the door handles are flawed, and the HVAC system is electronically controlled. I also faced registration and title delays. This review is based on my personal experience and should not be generalized.

Key insights

💥The key fob is of poor quality and requires frequent battery changes.

🚪The door handles lack a physical trigger, making it potentially unsafe and reliant on the key fob or app.

❄️The HVAC system is controlled solely electronically, with limited manual control of ventilation direction.

🔋The Fisker Ocean experiences phantom drain, resulting in battery drain even when not in use.

📝Delays in registration and title processing were experienced, causing inconvenience.

Q&A

Are all Fisker Ocean owners having issues?

No, some Fisker Ocean owners have had positive experiences and encountered no issues.

Can the door handles be manually triggered?

No, the door handles of the Fisker Ocean rely solely on the key fob or app for activation.

Is the HVAC system effective?

The HVAC system is electronically controlled, but some owners have reported issues with ventilation direction and noise.

What is phantom drain?

Phantom drain refers to the battery drain that occurs even when the vehicle is not in use.

What can be done about registration and title delays?

Contacting the appropriate authorities and following up with Fisker customer service can help resolve registration and title delays.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to the experience with the Fisker Ocean and reasons for making the review.

08:00Issues with the key fob, including poor battery life and unreliability.

10:30Flaws in the door handles, which lack a physical trigger and rely on the key fob or app.

13:00Problems with the electronically controlled HVAC system, including lack of manual ventilation control.

18:00Phantom drain issues, resulting in battery drain even when the vehicle is not in use.

22:30Delays and issues with registration and title processing.

25:00Not all Fisker Ocean owners have experienced issues; some have had positive experiences.

28:00Summary of the key insights and overall evaluation of the Fisker Ocean experience.