Name: Fisker Ocean (2024) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Fisker Ocean
Rating: 60.0

Summary

The Fisker Ocean was a mid-size electric SUV that launched in the UK in late 2023 as a rival to the Tesla Model Y and other family electric SUVs. Positioned as a stylish and sustainably built alternative in the competitive family EV market, it attracted considerable early attention from media and buyers alike.

However, Fisker filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and subsequently ceased trading. As a result, the Ocean no longer has manufacturer backing, and there is no formal UK warranty support, retail network or long-term infrastructure for software updates and parts supply. This fundamentally altered the ownership outlook for the vehicle.

Before the company’s collapse, early media reviews had ranged from average to very positive. Reviewers praised the Ocean’s generous standard equipment, competitive pricing and distinctive design. Innovative features such as “California mode” – which lowered all the windows and opened the panoramic roof at the touch of a button – were widely highlighted.

Some reviewers had also noted shortcomings. While the Ocean offered strong electric driving range and a spacious interior, several outlets criticised inconsistent software, a large but occasionally frustrating touchscreen system and interior materials that did not always match the car’s ambitious positioning.

As of February 2026, the Fisker Ocean holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D with a score of 60%. Despite early positive reviews and zero tailpipe emissions, the absence of manufacturer support and meaningful warranty backing makes the Fisker Ocean a very high-risk used purchase.

Stuart’s view:

“The Fisker Ocean may look tempting on the used market as prices fall, but we do not recommend buying one.
With Fisker no longer operating as a manufacturer, there is no meaningful warranty backing and no established UK infrastructure for long-term servicing, parts supply or software support. Modern electric vehicles rely heavily on ongoing software updates and manufacturer involvement, and the absence of that support creates significant ownership risk.
There are plenty of electric SUVs that deliver comparable range and space, with full manufacturer backing and far lower ownership risk.”

Stuart Masson

Editor, The Car Expert

Ocean highlights

Strong electric driving range on paper
Generous standard equipment
Distinctive exterior design
Spacious family SUV layout

Ocean lowlights

Company collapsed in 2024
No meaningful new car warranty support
Uncertain long-term software updates
Parts supply and servicing infrastructure unclear
Very weak resale confidence

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines: electric motor, battery-powered
Price: From £36,900 on-road

Launched: Winter 2023/24
Discontinued: Summer 2024
Replacement due: None – company collapsed

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

Model reviewed: Extreme
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fisker Ocean is not just another electric SUV. Some real thought and care has gone into its design and manufacture to make it one of the cleverest and most sustainable cars on the road. It’ll be an easy vehicle to own, if not the most rewarding to drive. That probably won’t matter to most owners who’ll love the long range, style, space, quality and tech.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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Auto Trader

Score: 9 / 10
“Stylish, fast and surprisingly affordable, the Fisker Ocean could be a ray of Californian sunshine for the electric SUV sector.”
Author: Erin Baker
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Car

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Fisker Ocean is competitively priced and offers a mix of performance, efficiency, and features, it has areas that could seriously benefit from further refinement before we give it more than three stars.”
Author: Georg Kacher
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.4 / 10
“The Fisker Ocean is one of those cars designed to slip seamlessly into your everyday life. It’s been crafted with thought; features like the innovative ‘California Mode’, the clever infotainment system and practical seating setup, all feel like they’ve been built not by boffins, but by people who live with and experience these cars day-to-day. The long range will be the knockout headline, but there’s so much more to like about the Fisker Ocean electric SUV.”
Author: Richard Ingram, Steve Fowler
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Driving Electric

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The reborn Fisker brand launches in Europe with a Tesla Model Y-rivalling SUV. Launch models of the Fisker Ocean are expensive, but cheaper variants are on the way.”
Author: Richard Ingram, Steve Fowler
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Electrifying.com

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ocean could really put Fisker on the map. The price looks very competitive and I really like the innovative features such as California mode.” (Ginny Buckley)
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Regit

Score: 6 / 10
“There are many unknowns about the Fisker Ocean in terms of performance, drivability, and battery figures – and we won’t know how reliable it is for some time. Nevertheless, the signs so far are encouraging. This is no fly-by-night venture operating out of a garage, and it certainly shows.”
Author: Tim Barnes-Clay
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Ocean One
“The Ocean doesn’t really feel terribly fun or sporty or lively, but again, this is from less than 10 minutes of driving around a business park.” (Steven Ewing)
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

The Fisker Ocean was not assessed by Euro NCAP during its brief production life.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Fisker Ocean was not assessed by Green NCAP during its brief production life.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
EV models	385 miles	A

Electrical efficiency	Average	Score	Variation	Score
EV models	3.8 m/KWh	D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	50	F

The Fisker Ocean is a relatively affordable car to own and run with one notable caveat, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

The car’s battery range is very competitive, as its average of 385 miles on a full charge is one of the longest ranges in this class. Its electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon on a petrol or diesel car) is also reasonable for a car of this size.

The insurance group rating sits at the top of the scale, which usually means high insurance costs. With Fisker no longer operating, insurers are likely to treat the Ocean less favourably than similar electric SUVs because replacement parts and approved repair support may be difficult to secure. That increases the likelihood of the car being written off after relatively modest accident damage.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Fisker Ocean to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Ocean, we’ll publish the results here.

Warranty rating

New car warranty information for the Fisker Ocean

Overall ratingF0%
New car warranty duration0 years
New car warranty mileage0 miles
Battery warranty duration0 years
Battery warranty mileage0 miles

With Fisker’s collapse in 2024, there is no new car warranty support available for existing cars.

If you are considering a used Ocean, bear in mind that third-party warranties are likely to be significantly more expensive than for comparable vehicles.

If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Fisker Ocean

As of February 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Fisker Ocean. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website.