Fisker Slashes Ocean SUV Price by $24K Amid Bankruptcy Buzz: Inside the 39% Cut

The price of Fisker Ocean was slashed by an astounding $24K, sparking rumors of a financial crisis.

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Once a sought vehicle, the opulent Ocean SUV is now affordable at about $40,000.

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Ocean's price drop causes a stir, with approximately 60,000 reservations made with much anticipation.

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FISKER'S LAUNCH

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Extreme variant of Ocean, available for a great price right now, with 550 horsepower.

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Belying its high-end prowess, Ocean's price cut goes from 0 to 100 in 3.9 seconds.

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