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Should you buy a Fisker Ocean?

Prices for the EV firm’s debut model have nosedived, but competitive specs could outweigh the risk of buying from amanufacturer that’s now bankrupt
South-east dealer EV Experts has these two Oceans for sale

News that Fisker Group, the US electric car maker behind the Ocean SUV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection won’t have surprised many owners of its vehicles, who have been monitoring the company’s troubles in recent months. However, for those bold enough to seize the opportunity, this development opens up the prospect of bargains among the new and used examples available in the UK.

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