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The electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker sent an email to its employees on Tuesday offering the Fisker Ocean in its Extreme and Ultra variants at a special price of $20,000.
The promotional email highlighted that some of the vehicles may be previously titled and mentioned additional fees associated with the purchase.
The email detailed the process for employees interested in purchasing the vehicles, instructing them to contact the company’s HR department by the end of the day on June 5th. The transactions will be handled through Fisker‘s Newport dealership, which may impose additional delivery and document charges, the company warns.
The email transcript reads:
Fisker Ocean One, Extreme & Ultra Employee Price: $20,000
Please note some Oceans may be previously titled and there are some fees associated with the purchase in addition to the purchase price.
These transactions will go through our Newport Fisker dealer. Please note, there may be additional delivery and document charges at the dealership.
We are beyond excited to help you join the Fisker Ocean Family. If you are interested in purchasing an Ocean, please email [email protected] by end of day tomorrow, June 5th, regarding your interest. Please include the buyer’s name, address, telephone number, email, vehicle trim and specifications.
As soon as we receive notification of your interest, we will route your information to the dealer to complete the transaction.
If you have any questions, please contact Angela Perez for assistance.
Sincerely,
Your Human Resources Team
*Please note that Fisker is continuing to operate as it explores all viable options for its business, which means it is currently fulfilling warranty obligations for its customers. However, Fisker makes no representations as to what warranty coverage will be available in the future, including whether services, parts and/or updates will be available.
This initiative comes as Fisker faces severe financial difficulties. An 8K form filed on Tuesday afternoon revealed that the company has defaulted on its senior secured note due in 2024.
Fisker’s sales performance has also been lackluster, with only 12 vehicles sold in Germany in May, a significant drop from 30 units sold in April. The company delivered a total of 80 cars in the first quarter, bringing its year-to-date sales in Germany to 122 units as of the end of May.
In an effort to maintain visibility and boost interest, Fisker participated in the Electrify Expo in California last weekend, offering test drives to attendees.
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Additionally, CEO Henrik Fisker is set to speak at the Economic Times Auto Tech Summit later this month, breaking his silence amid the ongoing financial turmoil.
Fisker has been taking drastic measures to avoid bankruptcy, including significant workforce reductions. A major layoff was announced to U.S. employees last Thursday and was swiftly extended to Canadian operations, leaving the company with a minimal staff.
In Belgium, the Fisker Center+ in Rumst was closed on June 1, although the company remains a tenant of the location and is negotiating a buyout deal while seeking solutions to reopen the facility.
Earlier this week, Fisker announced that its second dealer partner in the United Kingdom has now received inventory.
The financial instability has also led to changes in services provided by Fisker. In late May, the company informed its U.S. customers of the discontinuation of its roadside assistance service, mirroring a similar announcement made earlier in the month for its European customers.
In West Covina, California, where Fisker has dealership partners, around 40 units of the fully electric SUV, available in both Extreme and Ultra variants and starting at $34,999, are currently on display.
This strategy, which significantly lowers operating expenses, requires customers to search for available inventory in states where Fisker has partnered with dealerships.
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