Fisker expands offering with Alaska and Ronin

Although the "Ocean" isn't ramping up as quickly as Fisker had planned, the company is already pushing forward. Waiting and standing still is not a typical characteristic of the Danish-born Henrik Fisker. That's why he also introduced the Pear and the Ocean with the Force E off-road package.

Fisker needs superlatives - he currently plans to become "the most sustainable car manufacturer in the world". The Fisker Blade central software platform, which will be the basis for all models, is supposed to help with this. The Manhattan Beach-based car manufacturer presented its technology and sustainability visions to an audience of investors, analysts, employees, and media representatives alongside the four vehicles.

Chairman and CEO Henrik led the unveiling of the Fisker Ocean SUV with the Force-E off-road package, the four-door grand-touring convertible Fisker Ronin with over 1,000 horsepower, the sustainable city car Fisker Pear, and the all-electric pickup Fisker Alaska. In contrast to the rather modest words and background information he shares one-on-one, Henrik Fisker uses grander words on stage:

"We want the world to know that we have big plans and intend to venture into various segments and redefine each with our unique blend of design, innovation, and sustainability."

Fisker had just returned from Austria, where the driving event for the Ocean in Europe took place - the electric SUV is to be delivered starting in November 2023.

In addition to the vehicles displayed on stage, the company explained its Fisker Blade computer, a central computer platform that will significantly reduce the complexity of future vehicles. Fisker also provided an overview of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, with which the company aims to become the most sustainable car manufacturer in the world. He stated:

"Innovation and sustainability, along with design, are our three brand values."

And he is pushing hard regarding climate neutrality:

"By 2027, we want to produce the world's first climate-neutral vehicle, and as our customers reinvent their relationship with mobility, we want to lead in the area of software-defined transportation."

After the event in Huntington Beach concluded, Fisker opened reservations for the Fisker Ronin ($2,000 for the first reservation, $1,000 fully refundable for the second) and the Fisker Alaska ($250 for the first reservation, $100 fully refundable for the second).

The Ronin: The World's First Electric Four-Door Convertible

The Fisker Ronin is the world's first fully electric four-door convertible GT sports car. A true five-seater GT with a carbon fiber hard-top convertible, four butterfly doors, a luxurious high-tech interior, and an exterior design that harks back to the sleek curves Fisker was known for at BMW, Aston Martin, or the Karma. The range is stated to be over 600 miles, with three electric motors expected to deliver a maximum of over 1,000 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in about 2.0 seconds.

Fisker defines the Ronin as a showcase of Fisker technology, powertrain, and software capabilities. It is to be manufactured in a limited quantity and costs a hefty $385,000 in the USA before taxes and deductions.

The Pear: Small Revolutionary

At the other end of the spectrum is the Fisker Pear (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution). It is Fisker's vision of a sustainable electric car as a connected mobility device, a cross-category lifestyle vehicle built on Fisker's SLV-1 platform. It is constructed using Fisker's internally named "Steel++" development process, which uses 35% fewer parts than other electric vehicles in its class. It is set to feature a highly connected and revolutionary electrical architecture and will be the first to use Fisker's central computer platform, Fisker Blade.

It also includes a Houdini Trunk (a hidden tailgate) and a front storage compartment called Froot (front boot). Both are designed to simplify loading while parking in the city. The compact body length (around 4.4 meters) is meant to provide enough space for a spacious and modular interior with up to six seats. The futuristic design includes an extremely wide, wraparound windshield, a distinctive exterior design, and sleek LED lighting. - The PEAR aims to represent the future of clean and affordable mobility for a global mass market. It is available in four trim levels priced from $29,900 and is expected to hit the market in mid-2025. It could indeed spark a small revolution.

The pickup Alaska is based on an extended adaptation of the Fisker Ocean's platform, the FT31, and serves as both a sporty everyday vehicle and a highly flexible utility pickup. It is designed for various loading configurations, including a bed that can be extended from 1.37 meters to approximately 2.29 meters and up to 2.8 meters in length. It also features a Houdini partition wall that connects the bed and the cabin, a technique previously used by GM.