As a freelance EV reporter, I’m not always first in line to test new cars, even the electric ones. So I was delighted when I learned I would get a 2023 Fisker Ocean to test. Sure, by then it was May 2024, but I’d seen a few on the roads—and the car clearly had buzz, of many kinds.
I took delivery of the car on June 7 and headed for the hills. I planned to rack up the miles, including some longer trips that would test its real-world range and fast-charging performance.
Then, on June 17, Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection. The company said it’s in “advanced discussions with financial stakeholders regarding debtor-in-possession financing and the sale of its assets.” Translated, that means the company will get…
