Is the Fisker Ocean the most exciting EV coming to the UK in 2023?

The Fisker Ocean may be the most exciting EV coming to the UK in 2023

The world of zero-emission transport has been a hotly debated topic during July; suggestions of the 2030 / 2035 net zero being pushed back, headlines from press suggesting that EVs are not the future and the UK’s resources are ineffective coupled with the confirmation that the ULEZ zone is going ahead.

With regards to the latter, this was almost like the icing on the cake in what has seemed a tumultuous period for the electric transport market in July 2023. As we have discussed in some of our other e-car lease blogs and reviews, there are a number of elements to consider as part of moving forwards with battery technology and we readily accept it isn’t perfect.

But some of the press have, quite bizarrely, been putting a slant on this transition with undertones which suggest they do not agree on it. The volume of misinformation and poorly constructed opinions make you wonder who is really behind this and why this objection is happening?

The move to ULEZ is no doubt somewhat controversial for the residents of Greater London and with the High Court ruling that this proposed expansion is lawful, there seems to be a new swathe of critique on our environmental approach moving into the future.

But the expansion of the zone from 29 August 2023 isn’t just about electric cars / vans; this is about moving vehicles which do not meet emissions standards off the road or those drivers will face charges of £12.50 per day. Originally a Boris Johnson initiative, the current Mayor Sadiq Khan has continued to push this initiative in spite of the controversy over it.

Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 standards (registered after January 2006) and diesel vehicles must meet Euro 6 standards (registered after September 2015). Not unlike the Clean Air Zones in many cities throughout the UK, this is about cleaning the air in busy and congested zones so to combat CO2 and NOx which are not only impacting the environment but also personal health.

As part of the ULEZ, there is a £110m fund to help small businesses, charities and those on low income to receive up to £2000 in a scrappage scheme, in order to change their vehicle. But this is not about moving to zero-emission or Plug-In EV technology just yet; so this should not be added to the conjecture against the EV project.

Amidst all this, the American brand Fisker has been making its way in to the UK (finally!) when it launched a flagship experience centre at London’s Westfield Shopping mall. With many electric car customers wanting to see, feel or test-drive the new SUV, this will be their first opportunity to do so, with the fully functional LHD option available for reviewing.

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With the UK being a pro-SUV and 4x4 market, the addition of the Ocean is not a remiss move from the Fisker Group. Many families need a stylish yet practical automotive which not only provides sufficient storage and passenger carrying abilities but which offers great specification and modern aesthetics.

And with some houses, or apartments, not having much off-road parking (or any at all), the ability to enjoy multiple vehicles in the family fleet is diminishing. Many of the best-selling cars month to month are SUVs and Crossovers for this reason.

"All-Electric. Dynamic. Driver-Centric.” as per the Fisker website, but will the Ocean deliver this to the UK leasing market? At present, our team can only quote on one specific option, the Fisker Ocean 415kW Extreme 113kWh Hyper Range 5dr AWD Auto, with no other models or timescales yet available.

As a top of the line specification this will include the SolarSkyRoof (a full-length solar roof which can add up to 1,500 miles of driving per year), all the drive modes (Earth, Fun, Hyper), a 17.1” central touchscreen, digital rear view mirror, power liftgate, Pulse Audio System (15 speakers, subwoofer and immersive sound), smart traction, boost mode, front and rear heated seats, Find MyFisker, Fi-Pilot (360 degree camera, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, parking assist, front and rear cross traffic mitigation, evasive steering and integrated drive assist), App as Key and Limo Mode (touchscreen in rear for controlling temperature and media).

How does the Ocean electric perform - is it a good EV to lease?

The Extreme AWD will have a 105 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.9 seconds, 127 mph top speeds and 420 kW (or 563 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 275 miles with warmer weather allowing for 370 miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 11 hour and 15 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 250 kW DC maximum allowing 34 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 434L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 125 mpg. You can tow up to 1820kg  with this EV. It also has no V2L or V2G capabilities (so far).

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