I BOUGHT A BRICKED FISKER OCEAN FROM A BANKRUPT COMPANY AND FIXED IT FOR $100

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details the challenging process of acquiring and repairing a Fisker Ocean that was essentially bricked after the company's bankruptcy. Initially purchased for $10,000, the vehicle had only 300 miles and suffered from a dead high-voltage battery, which in turn drained the low-voltage battery, rendering the car inoperable. The repair process was hampered by a lack of manufacturer support, no available manuals, and a defunct charging system. Key issues addressed included the car not turning on or charging, and a broken interior tray table. The reviewer successfully revived the charging system by replacing a faulty charge port lock solenoid sensor, a fix that cost minimal money but required significant troubleshooting. However, a critical design flaw was discovered: pulling an emergency safety loop to release the charge cable bricks the car, requiring a Fisker technician to reset the system, a process the reviewer experienced multiple times. The vehicle also exhibited concerning behaviors like unintended acceleration in reverse and a failure to detect pedestrians. Despite these significant issues and the ongoing uncertainty about software updates and recalls due to the company's bankruptcy, the reviewer managed to get the car running and driving, achieving a reported 204.9 miles of range at 70% charge.