Following its insolvency this summer, Fisker has left its former headquarters in La Palma, California, in a state described by the landlord as “complete disarray.” Reports indicate that the premises are littered with rubbish, abandoned prototypes, and what appears to be hazardous waste, leading to estimates of “tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs,” according to landlord Tony Lenzini.
Fisker’s legal representatives have responded to the claims, stating they cannot verify whether the items left behind belong to their client. The situation has been complicated further by reports that Fisker has sold some of its assets, including parts of the building, to auction firm Heritage Global Partners.
In addition to the mess left at its headquarters, Fisker has also reportedly sold approximately 3,000 units of its Ocean electric SUV stock to American Lease, a ride-share leasing company based in New York. However, this deal appears to be on shaky ground. InsideEVs has reported that American Lease is facing difficulties in migrating the necessary vehicle data to a new server, prompting the company to threaten withdrawal from the agreement through an emergency petition.
Concerns regarding the usability of the existing Ocean vehicles have persisted among private buyers. Several Ocean owners sought legal counsel over the summer to ensure their vehicles remain operational. The lack of access to essential software and servers poses significant risks, as some functions, including operating the sunroof and the “dog window” in the rear hatch, depend on a connection to Fisker’s cloud infrastructure.
In response to these ongoing challenges, the Fisker Owners Association (FOA) was established in June. The group is actively working to keep their vehicles functional and has engaged a law firm to represent Ocean owners in Fisker’s insolvency proceedings. A key objective for the FOA is to secure access to Fisker’s diagnostic tools for current vehicle owners.
Source: Techcrunch
