Here’s What It’s Like Owning A Fisker! Purchase, Delivery, & Ownership Experience | Episode 230

[@DYT-jx4jp]

Brian was a great guest to have. I enjoyed hearing his answers with sharing his experiences even beyond the Fisker Ocean. His EV journey was cool. I would enjoy having him on again occasionally (qrtly? or significant changes to say how the Fisker is doing). Thanks for the video.

[@Vids42]

I own a Fisker Ocean One and am a shareholder as well. Brian's impressions and experience roughly mirror my own. There is a lot to love about the vehicles, but the FOB is highly frustrating. All Fisker needs to do is fix a few issues and deliver a few missing features to have a very strong offering that I would gladly recommend to anyone.

[@cjonesplay1]

Wow. Give this guy a Job. He did an amazing job. Very detailed with his experiences. Amazing.

[@OutofSpecPodcast]

Brian is the best! Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed

[@caraziegel7652]

Considering how many early adopter ev's he's bought, i'm thinking he already has a really good job lol

[@erwinlingg6936]

Have watched all of Brian's videos, as well as Alash's- Had no idea that he had such an experience. As a fellow Fisker One owner (4911/5000), I must mention that my experience has been extremely smooth. I have not had any issues, and Fisker customer service has been the best of any vehicle manufacturer I have ever had (Tesla -2023 X Plaid-, BMW -E92 M3-, Ford -various Mustangs-, GMC -Sierra Denali-). I know Fisker will take care of Brian, and there are some stories out there similar to Brian's experience; I would also like to note that just as many of those type of experiences so far, I know 3 other Fisker owners who have had perfect experiences for the last 2.5 months. The ride, quietness on highway, and drive train mapping is the best of any EV and top 3 of any vehicle I've ever driven.

[@buzzsaw43]

Really?

[@ryanfagan4563]

Like this gentleman I was an early reservation holder and also converted that reservation to an order for tax purposes. However after driving the Fisker at an event, My wife and I decided not to go forward with the process. I hated the shape of the steering wheel and the way it felt. I've gotten so accustomed to one pedal driving, that I don't want to go back. In oddly enough the biggest gripe from my wife is that it had no frunk which she surprisingly uses a lot in her Tesla. That being said we both prefer the look of the Fisker and some of its options we just felt it would have been a compromise

[@chadmedcroft9351]

Great interview and I really appreciate Brian's honest perspectives. I have an order for a Fisker Ocean Ultra which just arrived at the port. Eyes are wide open and I can't wait to drive it. I too remain cautiously optimistic as I see a huge opportunity with the company design, mission and platforms in the Ocean, Alaska and Pear.

[@CheddarKungPao]

This was a great interview. Software is really hard, and it doesn't surprise me it's a stumbling block for many vehicles from start ups and legacy manufacturers.

[@tribalypredisposed]

Fisker has more problems than most for multiple reasons. First, Henrik Fisker is legacy, unlike most or all other EV startup CEOs, he has no tech background. His first startup had a UI so laggy that owners were literally breaking the touchscreen trying to get a response. And the company that bought the Fisker Automotive spent two years rewriting the UI, so it was nowhere near being ready when Fisker Automotive started selling cars. Second, in an environment where good software programmers can find a new job immediately with a single email, Fisker hired a bunch of programmers who were unemployed after his SPAC windfall allowed him to turn his nine person scam of a company into a going concern. Those programmers were unemployed because they suck, so I don’t think anyone should expect them to create a decent ADAS program, ever.

[@BremboT]

Yes. GM shot themselves in the foot with the Blazer EV software cofveve. That was solely motivated by greed. They could've stuck with the proven, battle tested Android auto, but they salivated at the idea of milking customers of monthly subscription coins, and now they're paying darely. Hopefully Fisker can snag a couple of their customers.

[@anthonybeben5049]

Ordered the Sport. Hope that most of the software will be fixed. I'm all in. Been following Fisker from when the Ocean was introduced.

[@SE-kf7pe]

As a new EV owner myself (ID.4), I love to hear about other EV owners to hear their experiences and the quirks they may have. This was absolutely great to hear! Sounds like typical first year issues and with it being a new company as well, to be expected, but also should be handled accordingly.

[@No_Euro]

I am a One owner since August, think Brian gave a very well balanced view of the current situation. I would like to add that Fisker has improved their communication in a mayor way, it is far from perfect, but now you can get them to respond and get issues fixed in the workshop, at least in Denmark. They have also started onsite gatherings and webinars covering the coming software updates. Thanks for the video. Really look forward to your test of the Fisker Ocean.

[@williamlathan6932]

Great guest!!! Love to get more information on the Fisker team to address these issues and the spokesperson.

[@richh650]

Brian G. was very High End and obviously keen on his EV acquisitions. What a great interview as I would love to see more of his input on your channel, if possible, in the future. Very well done!!!

[@antonymcneillis]

Great open video. More of this real world experience from a great articulate guy, BrianG👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏

[@JMgiarritta]

Excellent interview.

[@krafter324]

I also own a Fisker Ocean One. I agree with everything he’s said. Get that software fixed and they’ve got a true competitor for tesla. I can’t tell you how much attention it gets even at traffic lights! They all want to know more about it and love the look. I think they can fix this and it will be amazing.

[@silverbulletdude]

Great interview Brian

[@kenyarbrough3983]

Great and honest viewpoint from an owner, I expecting to take delivery of my Extreme by end of Jan so I’m hoping most issues he’s experienced are fixed in the latest software updates. Fingers crossed!

[@OutofSpecPodcast]

Best of luck - keep us in the loop! Thanks for watching. -Francie

[@JoywritingCars]

Glad you're starting to cover the Fisker more. Brian's awesome. More of him please!

[@michaelkronenberg6675]

I also can echo Brian's sentiments. Every outing is an adventure in software glitches. "Control-Alt-Delete" with the center buttons brings us back to normal for awhile. Great to drive. We need saveable "profiles".

[@philshepard2556]

Just wanted to add another shout out to Brian. Great show.

[@coreybell5055]

This was an awesome spot. Very much enjoyed.

[@OutofSpecPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.. Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste.. 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

[@TempoLOOKING]

You mean Gai, Hermes. Beezlebub.

[@teslatim78]

Francie has such a great smile❤

[@OutofSpecPodcast]

:-)

[@pferdeschorshi]

What a great guest Brian was. Interesting and very 'hearable'. Thank you.

[@diarylide]

FOO owner here with about a month of ownership; have done a couple of road trips and gone down to 5-10% charge a couple of times and have never had an issue with the main screen not working

[@tribalypredisposed]

I pointed out many times before deliveries started that Fisker was NOT properly testing their car. Yeah, Fisker released video of testing, but there were literally zero photos or videos of Fisker Ocean in the wild being tested from regular people. And only weeks before Fisker started deliveries, to much fanfare, Henrik Fisker got the first Ocean delivered to North America. So clearly zero testing of compatibility with North American chargers.

[@DanEllsworth]

So far I’ve kept my order because of the 7500 lock in before EV tax change. Have an Ultra order that just came off the ship somewhere. Have been assigned a customer service person as mentioned in video Next up for me is final payment and delivery (Greater San Jose area not too far from Alex on Autos)

[@redstaper2414]

Well presented Bryan. As a FOO owner I agree that lack of transparency is the big issue with the company. Unfortunately the reputational damage can't be walked back. The word is already on the street. I'm not as optimistic as Bryan given the precarious financial position of the company. I hope I'm wrong.

[@ManhattanRats]

I've got a PEAR reservation, and can't wait until I can get my hands on it. Hoping that the PEAR uses at least LFP chemistry, but am now hoping that maybe they can use the newer "compressed, solid-state" batteries. We'll see.

[@abicyclist]

The PEAR seems to be vaporware. No actual effort at setting up the production yet from what I can tell

[@IamCorrosive]

Great feedback from a Fisker owner! I also want Fisker to succeed and like their environmentally focused approach. I have a pre order for the Alaska from the youtube unveiling day and hope Fisker can deliver!

[@tobor58]

I’m thankful for this video. And Brian is great interviewee. I bought stock in FSR and had high hopes for being able to purchase and use an extreme as a daily driver (when I drive). The ocean doesn’t seem ready for prime time. Someone from Fisker sales reached out to me to finalize my order and offered a test drive. After watching this unvarnished discussion of what a real product delivery and use is like my decision is clear on the ocean. I’m canceling my order.

[@martinmcnulty8155]

Short seller! I think you've added this negative comment multiple times.

[@tobor58]

@@martinmcnulty8155 Multiple post an accident. My opinion stands.

[@KyleBrightman]

I saw a Fisker Ocean for the first time last night in Cincinnati, OH. Cool design and quite distinct.

[@jeremystarline426]

Where did you see one in Cincinnati. That is where I live

[@KyleBrightman]

@@jeremystarline426 Oakley. Right along Madison Rd near King Arthur Toys on Sunday about noon.

[@jeremystarline426]

​@KyleBrightman so there are at least 2 in cincy then. Thank you

[@KyleBrightman]

@@jeremystarline426 I assume based on that you are the other owner of an Ocean.

[@jeremystarline426]

​@@KyleBrightman yes you are correct. I'm glad to hear of more in my area

[@rlgwoody8966]

This was a wonderful podcast. I’ve been following Fisker and certainly thought about the Ocean. Hearing from a objective owner has provided an insightful perspective. Thank you.

[@WinstonMakesMore]

To the point being made about the software stack around 36:00, in Fisker's defense, not having the vertical integration of Tesla, they are at the mercy of their vendors in a lot of cases. Making a grab bag of different parts work together can be challenging. Even a company like Ford is at their mercy in a lot of cases. That being said, everything that's being described is why I'm glad I cancelled my reservation.

I was a ICE enthusiast until i bought a Tesla Model 3 ..love it but now looking for a off road electric like the Rivian R1T

[@The_Diesel733]

You just said it. “The Design”. It’s not about the design. You can put lip stick on a pig but does it make it great. You need to have top engineers

[@EVAddicted]

Thanks !!!! Just cancelled my reservation while watching your video! Btw Fisker withholds $25 for processing fees !!! I am pretty sure Fisker was advertising $250 fully refundable deposit :(((((

[@allenlecorre]

no, they always said there would be a $25 processing fee from day one.

[@martinmcnulty8155]

Don't know what to make of Brian. On the one hand it's great that he is honest and wants the problems fixed but on the other he does come over as a bit "candid". Surely he didn't need to mention the missing panel. That makes the company look really bad. And that sounds more like bad quality control from Magna than really an error from Fisker. IMO Fisker should address public criticism like that immediately. First check if everything is true and if it is publicly offer some compensation to Brian.

[@ZipZoomZip]

Anyone can make a vehicle charge quickly, it's mostly a matter of how much risk they want to take on in terms of battery longevity and I suppose even fire, without reams of data to justify that risk. The more desperate a manufacturer is for consumer acceptance, the more likely they are to push the boundaries in terms of early battery failures. I think second and third tier EV makers, like Fisker, probably look at the charge curves implemented by higher volume manufacturers and simply try to replicate that (or add a touch more if they're feeling daring). It's likely they are mostly flying blind because they don't have the resources or the data to support their decisions.

[@vhol93]

Great conversation!

[@windowman9665]

Polestar / Volvo delayed their new SPA2 platform for this exact reason…. It wasn’t ready!!!! Fisker should have looked for additional funding, and tried to delay for whatever they could. 6 months to a year was needed to fine tune. But they chose to put the stress on their customers. Which is just horrible. I would be so upset if I were one of these people. You wait all this time for the vehicle. You’re so excited. Then it’s problem after problem. It’s really bad

[@allenlecorre]

this is true, though in a month with a new software release a lot of issues could go away, so I guess we will see what happens.

[@onashtick]

Thanks BrianG for representing the FOO fairly. In its current iteration, it’s definitely not for everyone. It has many quirks and software issues, but the Magna build quality definitely shines through. I’ve had my own issues mostly centered about the 12v battery and the related software issues. Hopefully they can weather the storm of this initial roll out and survive to get the Alaska and Pear to market. I agree that they need to be more transparent to their customers. Fisker needs to do right by anyone with issues resulting from the car not being ready, I.e., do right by their guinea pigs. That being said, are we really supposed to have lit footwells in the front? If so, time to start another service ticket.

[@johnpoldo8817]

After hearing Brian’s woe’s about the Ocean, don’t think I want to take delivery of Aptera launch edition. Undoubtedly, it will have numerous operability problems. Compounding the issue is CA factory located a thousand miles away from my garage in Florida. How do you balance early adopter eagerness with patience for defects, many that probably won’t get fixed?

[@holdawg]

The software bugs usually take a year to work out in any new car. Been that way in every Audi, Range, and BMW I’ve owned… The key fob issue and rear window seems to be the most obnoxious for most owners. My sunroof doesn’t open on my Range and I’m not screaming upset about it…I also drive it like I stole it, so to each their own lol

[@ElectricBrian]

Model 3 RWD should have 48 amp onboard charger, too

[@antoinepageau8336]

Occasionally I would agree it would be good, but 32 amp = ~12% / hour. When I need a faster charge I go to one of the 5 supercharger locations within 7 miles of where I live. Don't get me wrong, I would like it at 48 amp but I wouldn't pay more than a few hundred dollars at time of purchase.

[@Perseverance21385]

Man some of the comments here are just pure paid tesla fan boys.....FISKER is in a better position than any Americsn EV start up in history. If only wasn't being shorted to death and improvements by the management team ( which is happening ) give it some time. FISKER will be just fine. Great car a solid product needs some ironing out.

[@RichardMillet-RM]

Wow, hard to imagine Fisker surviving without significant changes to their customer delivery and service processes. The process that Brian describes here won't scale to a level necessary to sustain an automobile company.

[@gmv0553]

Adesa owns Carvana so since Fisker is using Adesa's services, chances are they will use Carvana to deliver their vehicles.

[@windowman9665]

I ALMOST bought a fisker. I was interested in the look and the specs, but especially the price. But once I dug DEEPER I said there’s zero % chance I’m taking a risk on this new company, that doesn’t even make their own vehicles. That’s just insane. They will have so many problems fixing issues. How do you fix the vehicle line when it’s not your own plant? It’s going to take forever. And fisker doesn’t have time. They will be bankrupt within 6 months. I feel bad for people like this Brian dude. I would try and sell this NOW. Even if you take a bit of a loss, it’s better to lose a little now. Then lose everything when they go bankrupt. Because no one will buy it once there’s no one to help support it.

[@gerrybakalian4393]

4 posts on one YT vid, are 'short' fisker? -magana/steyr was brought in and is a share holder... btw they make the g-wagon

[@martinmcnulty8155]

Watch out this comment is not genuine. This person is a short seller.

[@holdawg]

#secinvestigate

[@arshia2248]

The note holder converted into shares..

[@gregpochet4812]

50+ min video about adding a Fisker Ocean and never seeing a picture of the car. Why? This video also is not a very good endorsement of Fisker, who is struggling.

[@OutofSpecPodcast]

Check out minute 2:43 for a photo of his Fisker!

[@gregpochet4812]

@@OutofSpecPodcast 7 secs out of 50 mins on a podcast titled "Here's what its like owning Fisker". I love your podcast and liked this video. I just wish there was more Fisker in the video. I probably turned my head to sneeze and missed it.

[@allenlecorre]

I don't think it was meant to be an endorsement, just an honest discussion with an actual owner. Quite valuable. Also good to know that almost all issues are potentially a software update away from being non-issues. Chevy Blazer had to halt everything for similar reasons. Only difference is Chevy can afford to halt, Fisker is in the position where they have little choice but to fix as you go.

[@ricebowljl]

Kyle, any chance you will do a range test for the Fisker?

[@bigcat9606]

Fisker prrrrrrobably will not give Kyle a car to test

[@kevinrufner8333]

This interview was clearly done at the end of November. Most of those issues have been fixed. Posting November news in January without an update is journalistic irresponsibility. This podcast is just clickbait.

[@wlifting]

Short squeeze soon

[@wlifting]

Is out of spec an Fisker share owner?

[@BBingo-v5i]

No

[@antoinepageau8336]

I don't see how Fisker survives 2024. Maybe if Magna buys the tooling they can try and make it work.

[@windowman9665]

Their debt is well over 1 billion dollars. Their market cap is around 450 million!!!! They make such small money on each vehicle. If not a loss!!! So they are done. People like this guy are about to get stuck with a lemon that no one will support.

[@ryansherman4556]

so is rivian debt that high does that mean there done too

[@holdawg]

#secinvestigate

[@allenlecorre]

all the debt isn't all necessarily due to be paid back at once... is it?

[@scottce6745]

Stop sugar coating the disasters and tell everyone to STAY AWAY. You are damaging the future of EVs for each and every person that you fail to steer clear of the disasters. A first time EV purchase in this vehicle will likely be the last.

[@allenlecorre]

it is also however a software fix away from being a solid car... basically all the issues with the car are software related. who's to say in a month with a software update that a lot of issues will go away? It could happen. But yeah, the faint of heart definitely should not jump in.

[@tonyn3227]

I wouldn't dare buy anything with this kind of fisker reputation, based on his previous issue, car has no service centers plus horrific ccs charging plug. No thanks still tesla for me,

[@allenlecorre]

true, but then again Tesla went through a lot of these same types of issues and nearly went under. It is not totally out of the realm of possibility that history could repeat.

[@tribalypredisposed]

Everyone says good handling, not a second of video of the Ocean has been posted showing it demonstrating good handling on a track or at speed on a twisting mountain road. You all can afford a Fisker Ocean and not a GoPro?

[@dyhppyx]

Tldr. Semi sucks

[@Anthony__420]

I just saw a video on electric Vikings channel that Fisker is going to go bankrupt soon and that there 1.4 billion in debt

[@loriallen67]

Electric Viking is a Tesla Stan- ignore him

[@antoinepageau8336]

Unfortunately I think the Viking will be right on this one, unless by some miracle Fisker gets a huge influx of cash.@@loriallen67

[@allenlecorre]

I think imminent bankruptcy may be a bit of a premature prediction. Are they in some trouble yes, are they dead, probably not yet. Tesla not long ago almost didn't survive...

[@antoinepageau8336]

I hope you're right, we need more ev options, but comparing Fisker to Tesla in todays economy (high interest rates) makes Fisker far less likely to succeed. Which government would associate itself with Fiskar? Austria? USA? China? That's the level of support they need but probably wont get.@@allenlecorre

[@boumarc]

Beware: FSR stock chart essentially says that bankruptcy is more likely than ever..

[@BBingo-v5i]

Nobody should buy the disappointing Fisker over the awesome EV9. But even before the EV9 was available there is a problem with this. Why do people value looks of an EV over stats and test results? The Ocean One cost at least 70k and its interior is still carved out of cheap plastic, is does not have modern driver assistance or autonomous driving hardware, the infotainment software is buggy and many functions are missing, no one-pedal driving, slow max. 175kW charging power (for a 115kWh total capacity battery), and the range is 30% lower than advertised due to the aerodynamics but more importantly due to bad drivetrain efficiency...

[@briangilgeous8566]

Ocean & EV9 are obviously different classes of vehicles that shouldn’t be cross-shopped. That said Fisker’s focus on & use of sustainable materials is attractive to some if not many. Ocean EPA certified range is class leading at 360 miles, and DCFC limit is ample at 200kW. Early in EV launch it is common for manufacturers to limit charging speeds until they capture enough real world data. Charging is not a major concern w/ Ocean.

[@windowman9665]

Anyone who bought a fisker is in big trouble. They are about to go bankrupt. Their market value is 1/4 of their total debt. They are so dead. It’s impossible for them to dig gout of the hole. They don’t even make their own vehicles!!!! They pay to many middle men. They are dead

[@gmv0553]

Less overhead going toward manufacturing is a plus!

[@holdawg]

#secinvestigate