The Coolest Features Of The 2023 Fisker Ocean

At the end of 2019, California-based Fisker Inc. started taking reservations for its all-electric SUV called the Ocean, with plans to begin delivery sometime in 2022. Since the pandemic, we've learned just how close to the edge the world's supply chain teeters, so it's no surprise that the company encountered delays. 

Production finally began in mid-November 2022 at Fisker's carbon-neutral facility in Graz, Austria, with plans to build 300 in the first quarter of 2023, followed by another 8,000 during the second quarter, and over 42,000 by the end of 2023. If the Fisker name sounds familiar, it should. Henrik Fisker designed the Aston Martin V8 Vantage for James Bond, directed the Global Advanced Design Studio for Ford, and built the Fisker Karma EV.

The zero-emission, five-passenger Ocean will come in four models: Extreme, One, Sport, and Ultra. The One is an exclusive launch edition with unique features and is limited to 5,000 units. The Extreme and One have an MSRP (not including delivery) of $68,999. The Ultra sits at $49,999, and the Sport comes in at $37,499. According to Car and Driver, reservations for all but the Extreme model have already been "spoken for." Each model will boast an array of standard features, but the extras are seriously cool.

Fisker claims that its SolarSky roof (available on the Extreme) can make "1,500 clean, emissions-free miles per year." The PowerBank option turns the Ocean into a battery that can power an "entire home for up to seven days." It can even provide power to another EV. External plugs allow you to power basically anything else.

You can get an optional 17.1-inch touchscreen dubbed Revolve. It's fully rotating and can go from portrait (Control Mode) to landscape view (Hollywood Mode). This ties into the Pulse audio system with 16 speakers and a 20.5L subwoofer, backed by 575 watts of power, that creates an immersive sound experience.

California Mode lets you open up all of the vehicle's windows and slides the SolarSky roof back, transforming this SUV into a pseudo-convertible. The Ocean's ultrasonic sensors and surround cameras can detect obstacles (pedestrians, poles, other cars, etc.) and automatically step on the brake. The Park My Car feature can autonomously slot the vehicle into a curb spot or even in an angled space. For those looking for an extra eco-friendly reason to want the Ocean, the upholstery, carpets, and interior are all made from recycled plastic. 

This all-electric SUV sounds intriguing with a reasonable price point. Let's hope some good karma returns to Fisker and the Ocean doesn't sink to a watery grave.