We knew that Fisker, an American brand of electric cars, was in difficult times. This seems to be confirmed, since the brand has reportedly hired firms to prepare for bankruptcy.
Fisker Ocean // Source: Fisker
The world of electric cars can sometimes be cruel. Many new manufacturers are struggling, and Fisker is unfortunately one of them.
On the occasion of the publication of the 2023 results, we learned that the situation of the American brand was more than fragile: job cuts are planned, and its founder had even warned that bankruptcy could occur in the next 12 months . Fisker also seems to be preparing for it, as the Wall Street Journal tells us.
A file in preparation
The newspaper, citing sources “close to the matter”, announces that firms of experts and lawyers have been hired by Fisker to prepare a bankruptcy filing.
Fisker Ocean // Source: Fisker
The brand, damaged by the failed launch of its first electric car, the Ocean SUV, therefore seems to be preparing for the worst. It remains to be seen whether this bankruptcy filing can be avoided.
Reasons for hope?
All is not lost for the American brand, whose first examples of the Ocean recently arrived in France. Fisker is known to be in talks with “a major automaker,” which turns out to be Nissan.
Fisker Alaska // Source: Fisker
The latter could invest in Fisker, in exchange for access to the Alaska pickup currently under development. Other models are also in the works, such as the compact Pear, more compact and accessible, and the hyper sports car Ronin.
In short, a situation far from comfortable for the brand and its employees. We will keep you informed of developments in this promising brand.