2024 Fisker Ocean

Price Range: $38,999 - $61,499 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

Fisker Ocean Extreme 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

Fisker's Ocean is a roomy electric SUV that boasts some clever details. It also has plenty of range and power. But the vehicle's software is woefully incomplete. Without some promised features, it's far behind its competitors. We hope future software updates will improve the Ocean's overall desirability.

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Year

Edmunds suggests you pay

$41,437

Federal EV Tax Credit: not eligible ^{The Sport trim does not qualify for the Clean Vehicle Credit.}

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2024 Fisker Ocean Review

byBrent Romans^{Senior Manager, Written Content
Brent Romans has worked in the automotive industry since 1996. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Brent is a senior manager of written content at Edmunds and previously contributed to publications such as Super Street and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. His personal car is a 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which he bought for its ideal combination of performance, style and practicality.}

rating written byBrian Wong^{Senior Reviews Editor
Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.}

Pros

Roomy interior and seating
Long range and quick acceleration from dual-motor models
Easy to see out of

Cons

Buggy or incomplete software and driver assist features
No support for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration
Brakes don't work smoothly in routine driving
Lackluster value for what you pay

What's new

Fisker's first mass-market electric vehicle
A small SUV with 358 miles of Edmunds-tested range
Some 2023 Oceans were sold but 2024 will be the vehicle's first full model year

Overview

The 2024 Fisker Ocean is an all-electric five-passenger small SUV from famed automotive designer Henrik Fisker. Fisker is known for his sensational sports car creations, including the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 and his own short-lived Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan. The Ocean is a lot more practical, of course. It has roomy seating and enough cargo space for errands or the occasional road trip. It also has impressive range; in our own real-world Edmunds EV Range Test, we got 358 miles on a single charge from a Ocean fitted with the big battery pack. But like most other new EVs from startup automakers, the Ocean is a work in progress.

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Fisker Ocean EV Insights

Trim:

Ocean Sport

Range

EPA Estimated Range not available

Charging

SAE Combo^{Standard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.}

Plug Type

No charging time information available

EV Battery Warranty

10 yrs or 100,000 miles^{The federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.}

According to GeoTab’s data, if the observed degradation rates are maintained, the vast majority of batteries will outlast the usable life of the vehicle.

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

$125

Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

Restrictions:
Dominion Energy offers EV owners a rebate of up to $125 towards the cost of a Level 2 charging station.
To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements:
- Receive electricity from Dominion Energy.
- Have an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
- Networked/Smart charging capabilities to program the station to off-peak periods and respond to managed charging events
- You also earn a $40 e-gift card on the anniversary of your enrollment every year you remain enrolled.
To learn more, visit https://www.chargingrewards.com/faqs/dominion-ev/

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Cost to Drive

Not EPA Tested

Ocean

$178/mo

SUV Avg.

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

Am I Ready for an EV?

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Edmunds spotlight: Some early software glitches

Edmunds has tested a couple of Ocean models and both were problematic. Certain expected features weren't available yet and some aspects of the vehicle's computer-based software were beset by glitches. The positive spin on modern vehicles' dependence on software is that there is great potential for a vehicle to improve and evolve via updates (over-the-air and otherwise). But it's certainly an issue that prospective buyers need to be aware of, especially because there are rival electric SUVs with more established track records.

Competitors to consider

The Ocean's wide price gap between its trim levels means that it competes across a few different classes and sizes of vehicles. At the bottom end, the base and midgrade models go up against other small EV SUVs such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y. But the top trim levels are expensive enough that you could also cross-shop the Genesis GV60 or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Read our test team's Expert Rating below for a full analysis of the Fisker Ocean's performance, technology features and more.

What’s it like to live with?

We purchased a 2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme to join our long-term fleet in January 2024, to see how it holds up for 20,000 miles. Read our coverage of our long-term Fisker Ocean.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Average

7.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

7/10

How does the Ocean drive? The Ocean One has plenty of power to both have a little fun and make light work of day-to-day driving. Passes and merges onto the highway are easy, and when you switch the Ocean into its Fun or Hyper mode to activate both of its electric motors, it gets up to speed with pleasing quickness. At the Edmunds test track, our Ocean One test vehicle sprinted from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, which is competitive with the acceleration of rival EVs such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y.

Handling and braking, however, leave a lot to be desired. Around turns, the Ocean is not sporty. It leans heavily and doesn't provide much feel for the road through the steering wheel. Emergency stopping power is fine but braking around town is not smooth at all. When you initially engage the brakes, nothing happens. Pressing on the pedal further suddenly engages the brakes hard. This makes stopping the SUV smoothly an exercise in frustration. We also noticed the Ocean does not have a full one-pedal driving mode. It brakes appropriately when you lift off the accelerator but will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop, like most other EVs do. We hope that Fisker will be able to fix some of these drawbacks with software updates.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Ocean? The seats in both rows are comfortable. We also like how the Ocean rides comfortably over bumps in the road. Even on rough pavement, it feels solidly built as it goes down the road without any creaks or rattles. Noise inside the cabin is nicely mitigated as well. All you'll get on the highway is a touch of wind and tire noise, but it remains easy to have a conversation at normal volume.

On the downside, the Ocean's climate controls leave a lot to be desired. You have to aim the air vents with touchscreen controls rather than physically aiming them like on most cars, so it's hard to get the airflow the exact way you want. We also found our test car's auto climate setting couldn't hold a set temperature well on a sunny day. The other problem is that if you turn the fan up past about halfway it emits a high-pitched whistle along with the air.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? There are some big positives to this interior, with a few annoyances that take the shine off. The Ocean is a bigger SUV than most of its compact rivals, so it offers a roomier experience for backseat passengers with a good amount of both leg- and headroom for adults. That helps make the inside feel expansive. It's also easy to get in and out of.

In general, the controls are easy to use. Simpler can often mean better, as Fisker shows by including a physical volume control rather than a button on a touchscreen. It's hard to get a sense of how all of the controls work together, though, because once again, as of our testing the Ocean didn't have all of its features activated. So those cruise control buttons on the steering wheel were there only for decoration, and without all of the safety features available it's hard to know how useful the safety display that takes up the top third of the infotainment screen actually works in day-to-day use. But the screen is easy to reach on both sides and well placed.

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Technology

6/10

How’s the tech? Let's start with the positive: The ELS sound system is an absolute joy. Its 15 speakers, all hidden behind fabric so you don't actually see them, produce delightfully clear highs and powerful, clean lows. It's everything you'd want in a sound system. And the rotating screen that flips into landscape orientation for watching videos when parked is a neat trick. Unfortunately, things drop off quickly after that.

The native Tom Tom-based navigation is prone to some weird routing, and the charging station integration could be improved. But this is compounded by the fact that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay aren't offered, with no plans to include them. Fisker says its native infotainment experience should satisfy users, but that isn't the case at the moment — though it's something that could change with time. Those future changes will also improve other things about the infotainment as a whole, but as of now it's a subpar experience.

The infotainment system can be slow to start up, and we encountered numerous bugs throughout our testing, including system restarts, the backup camera not working, and Bluetooth connection issues. It also lacks promised driver aids. There isn't adaptive cruise control, and the lane keeping system seemed to only work part of the time in our testing. All of these problems can be addressed by software updates, as we've seen other new vehicles from startups improve mightily in these areas as software patches are released. This will likely be true of the Ocean as well, but for now, it's left us wanting.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? Though measured at only 16.8 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats, lagging the Model Y and other competitors, this space feels larger than its measurements suggest and comes with some helpful storage flexibility. The floor pops up to form a nice divider with hooks to keep grocery bags from sliding around, and the space is large enough to handle luggage and a set of golf clubs with ease. The rear seats also fold in a 40/20/40 configuration to store longer items.

Interior storage spaces are less useful. There's no glovebox, for example. Instead, there's a tray that slides out of the dash and another not-particularly-useful tray that folds out from the center console. There is a larger storage area tucked under the wireless smartphone charging tray, and it's hard to access and see what's down there. Parents with small children will like the Ocean for the ease of child safety seat installation. There's a convenient flap over the lower LATCH anchors that unzips easily and covers the anchors when not in use. The seatback anchors are also very accessible, and the large doors give you plenty of room to maneuver.

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Range and Efficiency

9/10

How are the range and efficiency? The Ocean One we tested is the most powerful variant of the Ocean, but it also comes with the largest battery (113 kWh) and the greatest range, an EPA-estimated 360 miles. On the Edmunds EV Range Test, the Ocean covered 358 miles, a result made even more impressive given that our test vehicle came on the larger 22-inch wheels rather than the 20-inch ones used to achieve the EPA rating. Our measured consumption was 35.4 kWh of electricity used for every 100 miles of driving, which was slightly better than the EPA estimate of 37 kWh/100 miles and speaks to the efficiency with which the Ocean operates.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Ocean a good value? The Fisker Ocean feels a lot more solidly put together than most of the other initial offerings from other electric vehicle startups (see Lucid, Tesla). But the vehicle's price for what you get is a problem. This will improve as features are added via the over-the-air updates, but for now it feels a tad undersized and underfeatured for its sticker price. Top-end Oceans are priced more like luxury electric SUVs that offer classier interiors and more polished features.

Wildcard

8.5/10

Though quick, the Ocean isn't all that fun to drive, as shown in our testing. That being said, there's something about the Ocean that gives it presence. Its styling draws the eye and draws curiosity from bystanders. And the California mode found on Ultra and Extreme models, where all of the vehicle's glass drops except the windshield (including the rear glass and roof), is a neat party trick. So is the rotating center screen.

Which Ocean does Edmunds recommend?

We'd recommend the midgrade Ultra trim level for most buyers. It comes with the more powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive and the larger 113-kWh battery pack. You do lose out on the rotating central screen and the ELS sound system (among a few other features), but you still get the range and brisk acceleration of the Extreme and that gives the Ultra some added value compared to the top trim.

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Fisker Ocean Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.8

4 reviews

5(50%)

4(25%)

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Overpromised and Underdelivered

Leucyman, 06/06/2024

2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

I actually love the car, the design and looks, how it drives and feels on the road. I prefer driving it over my '23 Tesla Y. However I rate it low because many of the features you paid for are promised in the "next upgrade", which will never happen. The business model of Henrik Fisker is flawed and the cause of the company's failure. You'll never have proper support for the car, the …

Should be 5 stars but pending features via OTA

Silvano Williams, 03/04/2024

2024 Fisker Ocean Extreme 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

The car is an amazing drive as it is. The hardware is mostly solid and the potential the car has once all features are activated via OTAs is going to be a market changer, in my opinion. I am trying to be fair but balanced, keeping my bias in check. As a first time EV owner, there were several things that I had to get educated on before fully understanding some of the 'whats and whys' … (Regen breaking, charging locations, not turning off the car before stepping out of it, Drive & Reverse on a little stalk on the right side of the steering wheel, acceleration....), but now that I am up to speed I truly feel this is the best car I have ever owned, even with its current quirks and EV-specific travel planning requirements. Some of the negatives: Still missing key ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, accident prevention, self parking, and basically the features that are tied to Magna's ICON Radar technology that is installed in the car. Once this technology is unleashed (if it works as intended) it will make this car a 7 out of 5 stars! According to Fisker's timetable, this is just a couple of months down the pipeline. Cannot wait! Electronic air vents. You can't adjust your air vents without using the UI. This may be a "feature" to enhance driver profiles, but it's cumbersome and prone to damage if someone with small enough fingers attempts to adjust them by hand. Adjusting the airflow with a UI is not easy while driving and instructing a passenger to do it is more of a patience and collaboration testing exercise than just a quick adjustment that should be done with a flick of a finger. Bolted down hood. It's good and bad. It doesn't rattle! No frunk because there are electronics and other things in there like a normal car, but accessing the number one failure item of any car, the 12v battery, is not as easy as driving to a car parts store to test and replace it. It requires specific knowledge and doing anything wrong is a costly mistake, so you are at the mercy of Fisker's service team. I feel like the 12v battery should be made accessible to the owner, as that single item controls EVERYTHING that is user-facing in an EV, and something as simple as a low charge on a lead acid battery will make the car inoperable. Lastly, it's a computer with wheels! This is true of any EV, and any bug in the software will make the car have tantrums and not cooperate. Soft restarts are required every so often, but credit to Fisker for pushing out updates in what I feel is a timely manner that have vastly improved the car thus far. The great: Acceleration and driving performance. Comparing this to a sports car is unfair, because this is an SUV. When you drive it, however, it does not feel like you are driving an SUV at all. It behaves like a sports car, and it is really easy to forget that you are driving a 5000+ lbs heavy vehicle. The drive is amazingly smooth and makes you feel extremely confident and safe with its handling. 0-60 in less that 4 seconds without having to use the Boost Mode is enough speed to forget that Boost Mode is even there. Limited to 500 uses? It's fine. It's a gimmick to use for fun, and knowing that you can push the pedal to the metal in all of the other drive modes without causing the car any damage is perfectly fine for me. It. Will. Pin. You. To. Your. Seat. And it's acceleration curve is still amazing at 70mph. You will easily reach 100mph and not realize it because the drive is so smooth. Interior is minimal but feels good to me. No leathers or metals in the cabin. The interior boasts over 100 pounds of recovered and recycled plastics and material, but I don't feel that it cheapens the car, if you understand what you are getting. For those people who like leathers and metal, then it will feel like plastic, because it is. But to me, it feels higher quality than other more common vehicles that start with a T and end with an esla. The seats look simple and basic at first glance, but they do a good job of contouring to the body and grabbing you in place. They are much more comfortable than they look and the Alcantara material is a breeze to clean. Overall, this is a great car for the price, exceeding most (if not all) others in terms of driving range and potential features at this price range. I felt the advertising was cheesy when they mention the emotional aspect of this car, but truth be told, I feel it. When I drive it, it's a special vehicle. It is a top performer and quality car, and knowing that it has the least environmental impact of any other EV is something to feel good about as well. I bought this car on a whim, and have no regrets at all. This has been, by far, the best car I have ever purchased, and even with some of the negative press, I don't doubt for a second that it will push itself into the EV market and become a high quality standard to beat in the near future.

FOU owner - love it so far, but has room to grow

Evan , 03/04/2024

2024 Fisker Ocean Ultra 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

I'll list the issues first because this is the best car I've ever owned. Tech - slow and needs an update. I'm waiting for v2.0 and hopefully this improves some annoying things like safety warnings, lag, glitches. Handling - the only thing I don't love is the turn radius. Center console - little clunky and opens too far back. Would rather it offer more than just a big hole. Wireless …

Best Car I've owned

pappaman, 02/21/2024

2024 Fisker Ocean Extreme 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)

Drive is great, Value for money is great. Software needs some work, but is progressing well. The warranty is also fantastic.

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2024 Fisker Ocean Features & Specs

Trim:

Sport

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$38,999
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	$125 Based on income
Engine Type	Electric
Seating	5 seats
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	6 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Ocean safety features:

Rearview camera mirror: Uses a rear-facing camera to project a wider image onto the rearview mirror, allowing the driver to see what's behind even if the cargo or passenger area is full.
Blind-spot warning: Flashes an alert if a vehicle is in or approaching your blind spot on either side.
Lane keeping assistance: Warns the driver if the vehicle is drifting out of its lane and can perform light steering adjustments to help straighten the vehicle out.

FAQ

Is the Fisker Ocean a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 Ocean both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.4 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2024 Ocean gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 4 reviews) And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Fisker Ocean. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Fisker Ocean?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Fisker Ocean:

Fisker's first mass-market electric vehicle
A small SUV with 358 miles of Edmunds-tested range
Some 2023 Oceans were sold but 2024 will be the vehicle's first full model year

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Is the Fisker Ocean reliable?

To determine whether the Fisker Ocean is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Ocean. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Ocean's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Fisker Ocean a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Fisker Ocean is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2024 Ocean and gave it a 7.4 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2024 Ocean gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 4 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 Ocean is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Fisker Ocean?

The least-expensive 2024 Fisker Ocean is the 2024 Fisker Ocean Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $38,999.

Other versions include:

Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD) which starts at $38,999
Ultra 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $52,999
Extreme 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $61,499

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What are the different models of Fisker Ocean?

If you're interested in the Fisker Ocean, the next question is, which Ocean model is right for you? Ocean variants include Sport 4dr SUV (electric DD), Ultra 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD), and Extreme 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD). For a full list of Ocean models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

2024 Fisker Ocean

Pricing

2024 Fisker Ocean Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

Fisker Ocean EV Insights

Range

Charging

EV Battery Warranty

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

Cost to Drive

Am I Ready for an EV?

Edmunds spotlight: Some early software glitches

Competitors to consider

What’s it like to live with?

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Edmunds suggests you pay

Edmunds suggests you pay

Technology

Storage

Range and Efficiency

Value

Wildcard

Which Ocean does Edmunds recommend?

Fisker Ocean Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Overpromised and Underdelivered

Should be 5 stars but pending features via OTA

FOU owner - love it so far, but has room to grow

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