Fisker, an electric vehicle startup, went bankrupt in 2024, leading fleet operator American Lease to acquire 3,000 Fisker Ocean SUVs to service New York City's all-electric vehicle initiative. These vehicles are now rented out to rideshare drivers at affordable rates. With the city's move towards electric rides by 2030, BHP Service Center has started servicing these cars since Fisker itself can no longer provide support. This illustrates the evolving landscape of urban transportation and the challenges faced by for-hire vehicles amid growing electric vehicle adoption.
When electric vehicle startup Fisker went bankrupt in 2024, a fleet operator called American Lease saw an opportunity to serve the rideshare world in a place where it's rapidly going all-electric.
As you read this, they're picking up fares in New York right now. But the life of a cab in New York isn't easy, with potholes, rough roads, and distracted drivers threatening disaster at every turn.
I feel lucky that I get to be the one to work with American Lease,
In 2023, the city set benchmarks for services like Uber and Lyft: All rides must be EV or wheelchair-accessible by 2030.
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