The Fisker Ocean Is The Worst Automotive MKBHD Has Ever Reviewed

The Fisker Ocean is comparatively new to the market however not so new that it ought to nonetheless be delivered with incomplete software program. First deliveries of the Ocean within the U.S. began again in June of 2023, so certainly Fisker has had ample time to determine any software program bugs and apply fixes, proper?

Nicely, the reply to that’s each sure and no. Fisker has despatched out some OTA updates to the Ocean however not every part has been sorted out but with regard to Ocean software program issues and that is what satisfied Marques Brownlee to name the Ocean the “worst automotive he is ever reviewed.”

Earlier than speaking extra in regards to the software program points, we should always level out that MKBHD truly praises the Ocean. He says it appears to be like darn good and notes that the seats are very snug, in addition to mentioning that rear seat area beats all of its direct opponents. He appears to need to love the automotive however in steps these software program issues.

MKBHD notes that he obtained this Ocean from a Mitsubishi vendor as a result of Fisker would not present him with one within the timeframe that he wished to overview it. Fisker realized about this and urged MKBHD to not overview the automotive as a result of it did not have the upcoming software program replace 2.0. Nonetheless, MKBHD proceeded with the overview as a result of Oceans are being delivered to patrons with out the two.0 replace so he wished to overview what patrons truly obtained. Appears truthful and trustworthy to us.

Some points that MKBHD factors out are a keyfob that appears to work when it needs to and an improperly calibrated automated hill maintain, which suggests the automotive can roll backward in the event you launch the brake pedal. Moreover, California mode does not work proper (the rearmost aspect home windows do not go down as they’re purported to). The photo voltaic roof’s output cannot be monitored, so you don’t have any concept if it is doing something. Drive modes are buggy. Varied completely different warning lights come on every time he begins the automotive. 

On the non-software aspect, MKBHD knocks the Ocean for its lack of a glovebox and a bizarre tray desk that takes up plenty of the middle console. Controls on the steering wheel typically get mistakenly touched when driving as a result of placement. Many controls usually are not labeled, so it is tough to determine the right way to function varied options.

The listing of points continues, however we’ll finish there for now. MKBHD concludes with this assertion:

You possibly can give me this automotive and I would not need to drive it

A free automotive, but nonetheless he would not drive it.

In Fisker’s protection, many of the points are purported to be resolved within the upcoming replace. The Ocean OS 2.0 replace accommodates an enormous listing of adjustments, which we have listed under:

Options

• Revised Entrance / Rear Torque break up
• Automated Automobile Maintain
• SolarSky improve
• Trailer Sway Mitigation
• Brake Disc Wiping
• Standby Time controls
• Driver Profiles

Efficiency enhancements

• Improved power administration and energy retention
• Discount in state of cost (SoC) loss whereas parked
• Calibration adjustments in cabin heating and cooling to enhance defogging
• Improved heating/cooling efficiency in Earth Mode
• OTA updates in a position to be put in whereas automobile is plugged in (be aware: charging pauses throughout software program replace).
• Revised audio tuning for improved bass response on Excessive/One
• Key fob efficiency enhancements, to enhance response
• Improved accuracy in journey metering
• Improved accuracy in power consumption metering