@@normandunckley3926 great points! I do see a bit of dipping into their past to catalyze their future. While I’ve always been a fan of Jags as nothing else looks like them in my opinion, their trying to leap back to the upper echelons of Rolls and Bentley may cost them their future. I think in 2025, if you don’t have a lower cost EV in the pipeline, you’re likely doomed to fail. Jaguar would do better to aim at usurping Lucid than trying to beat Bentley. Thanks for weighing in and hope you enjoy the channel!

@@seanomorrow2726 thanks for commenting. I get your frustration. Exterior design looks great but is very familiar. I suppose that’s the point, but I see a lot of Dodge up front which I’m not in love with. However, I like everything it has to offer and it’s still good looking. 2027 is a long time from now though, so we’ll see if my order comes to fruition. I’m optimistic, but I’ve been burned before.

@@jharris9999 thanks for watching J! Trying to keep it interesting since Scout has been so tight lipped. I think they really want to surprise us and I’m betting they will!

Fake coverage.

@@tairdudeusa7981 not sure what you mean by fake coverage. Trying to do my best with the limited information available, but definitely appreciate your interest in Scout and the channel. Hoping to have some exciting news soon after the reveal!

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social There is only one place you can find true and factual information on Toyota,

@@tairdudeusa7981 you left me hanging! Looks like rest of your message ended after “on Toyota,”…Thanks for commenting and though I’m definitely not a Toyota fan, please feel free to finish your thought!

Tony, thanks for your feedback. Hope you like today’s video that’s a lot lighter on the background music.

@@MoreOnEVs completely agree. Scout needs to remain true to their heritage, which I think they will, and have the pickup be smaller than the Rivian R1T. They also need to come to market before the Rivian R2 and R3. Here’s hoping and thanks for commenting!

@@cityblue0202 thanks for commenting! Good decision on buying gently used. The range on all AWD EVs is frustrating. Even the “new” 2025 Tesla Model Y AWD (Letter S on VIN) will have the same range as 2024. It’s amazing to me that RWD is more efficient and there are no FWD EV options.

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social front wheel drives are not as economical as rear which is why the polestar has now switched from front wheel drive to rear. I was very tempted in buying a nearly new fisker for $20,000 but it’s a big gamble over her in the uk.

@@cityblue0202 Gamble indeed. While I still think the Fisker Ocean is the best looking EV on the road, it is a complete dice roll at this point in terms of service and software experience. Take it from someone who got burned on Fisker, you're better off with a Tesla, Polestar, Ford, or Hyundai!

@@cityblue0202 I think you made a smart decision as hard as it is to pass up a deal like that. Henrik Fisker really blew it (AGAIN) on what could have been the affordable EV SUV everyone had/has been waiting for. I think they launched too early, should have waited on deliveries until they had 5k in inventory with over half of that already Stateside and I’d argue that they should have launched with the lower cost models first and gone for revenue in volume over profit margins on the higher end models. Thanks for watching the channel!

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social I know a person who payed £65000 for his when it first came out and he says he hasn’t had a problem yet and loves it, you can now buy a 6 month old one for about £15000

Richard, thanks for commenting and good feedback. Will lower the volume!

the music is supposed to be as annoying as an EV 4X4

@@ramshung Looks like you're an International Harvester fan. Why the hate for the Scout EV? It really seems like the team at Scout wants to get it right, so I'm curious, would you like it more if it was hybrid, or is anything with a battery a deal breaker? Not alot out there that can perform better than a Rivian on road and off, so guessing they're benchmarking that, but will try to appeal more to old school 4x4 crowd (see, I didn't even say SUV!). Here's hoping it at least has the ability to switch gears!

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social remember I said this. In your lifetime you will remember this time when the Chinese communist party paid American politicians to push EV mandates because they (the CCP) could not compete with internal combustion engines. There is nothing "green" about EV. Slave labor in 3rd world countries digging up a metal toxic to humans. Not to mention we do not have the infrastructure to support EV cars. Where did I get this crazy Idea that the CCP was paying for this? From watching Russia pay for the same green new deal; they paid for commercials politicians and propaganda pieces all designed to push natural gas in Europe from the late 90s through the mid 2000s. An adventure car EV is absolutely idiotic.

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social I’ve owned a Rivian R1T now for just over two years. Prior to that, I owned two Toyota 4x4 (1985, 1991). I loved those Toyota trucks, but the off-roading ability of the Rivian is astoundingly superior. I’m really excited to see what Scout brings to the table. My hopes are that it’s less expensive and even more capable off-road than the R1T -i.e., better approach and departure angles, larger tire options, etc. Looking forward to the 10.24.2024 reveal.

Thanks for your comment Isaiah! Actually, the USMIL including special forces are currently testing a number of EVs from Canoo to Chevy. The ability to quickly and quietly enter and exit a battlefield and do everything from charge equipment to silently haul gear cannot be underestimated. Take a look at what one of my favorite channels Electric Classic Cars has been able to do with old Land Rovers and the range and capability that’s left the originals in the dust and gasping for cool down breaks and gas. It’s seriously impressive!

Hey George! Thanks for commenting. That's interesting. I have just been thinking I was wrong about three wheels, but you're right, the larger rear wheels don't make a lot of sense as this is not a dragster, it's a taxi. So, you could very well be right. The big real wheel might just be more smoke and miirrors. Hope to hear more from you!

Hey Shawn! I definitely have a couple on deck. Thanks for the encouragement and watching the channel. Really appreciate the feedback!

Really enjoy mine too!

Sorry I missed this comment! Thank you for commenting. Now that a little time has passed, I'm genuinely curious about how you're feeling about your Fisker Ocean now. Are you still enjoying the vehicle? Is it still working well? Have you joined the owners association? Would love to know more about how the Fisker Ocean owners community is rallying around their vehicles and what that entails as well as the current ownership experience. I still think it's the best looking EV on the road and here in Europe, the current inventory is still being sold. There are now two of them on my street!

Thanks Playdate! Will keep 'em coming.

That’s awesome news! It is deceivingly large with spaciousness definitely designed around its passengers. Great driver’s car for folks who want an EV with a soul. Keep spreading the word and enjoy the ride!

I think you’re dead on GotNext. It’s low-fi Indie all the way and I really enjoy it for snack bites of easily consumable and portable game play. Thanks for commenting!

Hey Soft! Thanks for reaching out. You’re right. Panic is the company behind the Playdate. Teenage Engineering the design lift. I appreciate your correcting my blunder in not naming Panic! Sorry about that all. Panic is also a great company.

You're right, key fob was surprisingly a hot mess at roll out Guru. It sounds like they have worked out several if not most of the issues via software updates. The battery issue reminds me of something similar with some Acura sedans years ago wherein the car was constantly trying to make contact with the key fob. This would drain the car battery (and kill it in winter) and drain the fob faster. There was no software update. Thankfully with Fisker and other EVs, it's as simple as one. Thanks for commenting!

Martin, thanks for that. I’m a big fan too after having spent an hour alone with the vehicle test driving the heck out of it and getting to explore the Fisker+ Experience Center in Rotterdam. This car is going to have a good year if the software updates stay on schedule. Assuming everything stays on track for the company, I’ll be doing some serious analysis on my next vehicle and right now the Fisker Ocean is leading the pack. Stay tuned!

You’re not wrong. The stock is a dice roll right now. While I wouldn’t advise anyone to buy a lot of it, I do think it’s lower risk after the reverse stock split goes through in March. The short interest in Fisker has moved from about 60% to 40% recently. While it’s still very high, this is indicative of short sellers leaving the stock. There’s no such thing as bad publicity and that’s likely impacting the lessening of the short position. By end of March most of the immediate need updates will have rolled out. By mid-summer, all available software from assisted driving features to solar charging will be in full swing. This vehicle still has a story to tell.

Kilometers?

Thanks so much deezy! More to come. Feel free to Like and Subscribe. Really appreciate the feedback! Regarding your question, the batteries are the same regardless of market as all vehicles are currently manufactured in Austria at the Magna factory which is why the fit and finish of this vehicle is so good. The range is better because the test drive vehicles were charged to 100%. Magna is the same company that builds the G Wagon for Mercedes among other models for car companies. Leaves more room for markup (G Wagon) when you don’t have to pay employees to build it for you.

Sorry I missed this! Kilometers were well over 600 as I recall at close to 100% charge. Thanks for asking!

Love hearing that Afuche! Cannot wait to see Fisker turn the naysayers their way in 2024.

Thanks AI! I really did enjoy it. I think Fisker will have a decent spring and a good summer in terms of sales, as well as a vast improvement in customer satisfaction. People need to drive it. It’s great to look at, even better to drive. They just need to get more consistent with software updates so they’re all getting updated around the same time instead of this game of Pokémon software updates of one at a time.

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social rate cuts are right around the corner. Many people don’t even realize how much better of an environment that will be for sales.

@@studowdeezy you make a great point. Interest rates have nowhere to go other than down when the economy is doing this well. The numbers don’t lie. Fisker is already offering super low rates. Other banks doing the same eventually will give more options and more buying power, which means possibly better sales and of higher trims which equals higher profits.

Agreed! Thanks for commenting Martin. People need to test drive it and then they’ll get why it’s a very compelling choice. I’d even go so far as to call it a disruptor in the marketplace.

Despite someone who pointed objectively absurd issues for a production model vehicle? Just because you like and may be biased towards the car doesn't mean someone else is wrong for pointing out the full breadth of it's problems. The fact that Fisker didn't want it reviewed until they did a software update is telling enough.

​​​​@@sly9263 He was reviewing a software version that no customer has anymore. According to Fiskerati Fisker offered a technician to update to 1.11 (current version) but he refused. Then he didn't know that there were gloveboxes under the seat. Then he didn't know how to rotate the screen. Then he didn't know that Fisker had signed up to use NACS. Then he didn't know that he could do a soft reset to correct the Bluetooth problem. A lot of stuff he didn't know. Exactly what you would expect from an iPhone reviewer who is out of his depth with cars.

@@martinmcnulty8155 "He was reviewing a software version that no customer has anymore" obviously that's not the case?

​@@martinmcnulty8155 your response is effectively confirming bias- overlooking all of those issues with a software version that is/was live in sold vehicles, then acting like he should have known better to do a "soft reset" to get around the bluetooth not working correctly, then going full blown ad hominem to deflect even further- grow up, you shouldn't be that emotionally fragile over an objective car review.

Mentugo, you make a compelling point, though there will always be bleeding edge consumers and early adopters who want to be first in line- from Apple to Aptera. My hat's off to them for taking the risk for us so we don't have to when it comes our time to make a purchase decision. Thanks for commenting and please feel free to subscribe!

I'm one of those who would do it. I've had my One for three months now and I absolutely love it. I have not experienced any major issues that some have reported. It is my every day driver and it's been great. My brother also bought one and shares the same opinion I do. I did get after market floor mats. I got the $7,500 U.S. tax refund. Since it was the One, I did not pay extra for the wheel, interior, etc upgrades and got all the other One perks to make it even more worth it.

@@burghuin that’s awesome! Love hearing from folks who have also had a fairly flawless experience with their Fisker Ocean. I wish I could get a better sense as to why it’s been so inconsistent vehicle to vehicle when typically in the industry it’s batches of cars. My theory is that it has to do with how Fisker has done software updates. They seem to be rolling by market or region and user dependent since in the beginning at least, it seemed the owner had to opt into the update vice it being truly automatic. Maybe you have great home WiFi?! Thanks for commenting and keep them coming.

@@EclecticElectric.bsky.social A lot of the original issues were "batches" of cars. Most of the early deliveries were on software version 1.06 and did not include OTA updates so they had to actually schedule to go to a center or have a technician come to their house for updates. Also, many early cars had a 12V issues that was related to how one of the battery terminals was connected. If it wasn't at the proper angle, the sensor wasn't picking up an accurate voltage reading. Since you have to remove a body panel and two screws to open the hood, many folks didn't want to mess with it and had to again reach out to Fisker who was short staffed and focused on deliveries. Some early deliveries were delivered by open trailer and had some damage in transit. By the time my brother and I took deliver of our Ones, much of this had been sorted, including the 12V issue. We live on different U.S. coasts. He picked his up at a Fisker facility at the end of November and mine was delivered in a covered trailer, the beginning of December. Both were in perfect condition and on software version 1.10. We have both been upgraded to v 1.11 OTA. His was missing his hitch because it was out of stock and did not get installed until two months later. Mine was missing the tire repair bottle. The original batch of those bottles could open so they stopped including them until a new version was available and mine was delivered about a month later. My brother and I are both tech savvy and mechanically inclined. We also have closely followed Fisker sub-Reddits and other social media for years and knew what to expect. And, a lot of folks were posting workarounds and fixes. By the time we got our cars, we already knew what most of the issues were and how to resolve them. The majority of which can be fixed by doing the reset with hitting the two buttons toward the middle of the steering wheel and taking the 90 seconds to restart the infotainment system. We also knew that when you hit a button on the fob, the first click most likely won't do anything but wake up the car. Wait about 4 or 5 seconds and hit the button again and it works 95% of the time. We also both read the owner's manual before taking ownership. For customers who are not as well informed and think they can just take ownership of this car, like driving one off the lot, it isn't the car for them yet. For those that take the time to "know" the car and want a car that drives fantastically well and is extremely comfortable, it is the car for them (not withstanding the inherent risk of buying from a startup). My other car is an ICE vehicle so I have a backup in case I do have any of the major issues that have been reported. Funny thing is, it has a 12V battery issue recall and it's infotainment when blank while were we driving in the first few months we owned that car, and it is a Subaru. I'm sure, like any vehicle, there are some who are just going to get lemons. But, of the half dozen folks in my area that have one and with me and my brother, none have reported anything serious. Oh, and since the radar isn't active yet, you do quite often get erroneous warnings, especially when something impacts visibility for the front cameras. Hopefully that gets sorted when the radar is activated and doesn't have to rely on the cameras any more. But, I do absolutely love this car and really freakin' enjoy it.

@@burghuinhow did you get that tax credit? Please let me know.

Thank you Frank for letting me know you liked it. More to come! Please feel free to subscribe.

Thanks for tuning in Vlaska! I appreciate the feedback.

Thanks for commenting Rene! Extra points for being my first. I think waiting is a well informed decision. That said, thankfully we won't have to wait for long. I think the Fisker Ocean will have a BIG summer.

2.0 is currently being rolled out. Exciting times.