"Ahh, the Fisker Ocean. This bundle of automotive joy that promised to take on the industry's heavyweights but ended up on the list of has-beens after the company that made it went bankrupt. It's an electric car that had plenty of potential, but got the rug pulled from under it before it had a chance to prove its worth. For some owners who still have an Ocean in their driveway, it's a headache."
"Here's where Rich Benoit, better known as Rich Rebuilds on YouTube, comes into play. He's known for fixing all sorts of electric cars, and he's no stranger to the Fisker Ocean. So when a subscriber sent him a message, saying they have a broken Ocean that they're willing to give up for free, as long as Benoit could repair it."
"A used Fisker Ocean hood goes for roughly $3,000 online, so Benoit straightened the pointy bits and used filler to get the original hood in decent shape. A wrap finished the repair, with the total bill for the materials coming in at roughly $70. The EV would not take a charge because there was an issue with the charge port door lock. So the little tabs that were supposed to keep the door locked were shaved off."
The Fisker Ocean ceased production after the manufacturer went bankrupt, leaving parts and diagnostic software hard to source. Some owners face maintenance headaches due to scarce replacement components and limited service options. A non-running Fisker Ocean was offered for free conditional on repair, presenting an opportunity for hands-on restoration. Rich Benoit undertook the project, addressing visible damage and functional faults. The hood, which retails used for around $3,000, was repaired with straightening, filler, and a wrap for roughly $70 in materials. The charging failure was traced to a faulty charge-port-door lock mechanism that was modified to restore charging function.
Read at insideevs.com
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