2023 FISKER OCEAN REVIEW | HOW FEATURE CREEP & STRETCHED BUDGETS CAN KILL A PROMISING EV

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The Fisker Ocean, despite its attractive design and admirable use of recycled materials, suffers from significant issues that stem from feature creep and stretched budgets, ultimately hindering its potential. The reviewer highlights that while the car isn't the worst to drive, it feels half-baked and over-engineered, leading to a high price point that doesn't match the overall execution. Key criticisms include a peculiar suspension tuning that feels wallowy and unsettled on rougher surfaces, a confusing and sometimes non-functional software interface (exacerbated by 12V battery issues), and a lack of basic interior adjustability like lumbar support and seat tilt, which are expected at its price point. The cargo space is also noted as being smaller than competitors. On the positive side, the design is praised, as are the integrated solar roof (which has demonstrably added range) and the sliding rear windows. The reviewer suggests that at a significantly lower price point (around $45,000), the Ocean would have been a compelling option, but at its current pricing, it falls short of more efficient and refined competitors. The future of Fisker itself remains uncertain, casting a shadow over the vehicle's long-term viability.