When Fisker went bankrupt in 2024, American Lease — a New York leasing company that rents cars to rideshare drivers — bought roughly 3,000 unsold Fisker Oceans out of the bankruptcy estate for about $13,000 apiece. They’ve since put them on the streets of NYC as Uber and Lyft cars, which is why the city has by far the highest concentration of Oceans anywhere in the world. Here’s a running list of the coverage that’s followed.
The Autopian — October 10, 2025
One Of Every Five Fisker Oceans Sold In America Is Now Being Used As A Taxi In NYC by Brian Silvestro.
“We were sitting at lunch and I was reading an article about how Henrik Fisker…had listed his home for more than the market cap of the company at that point. So I was like, ‘Screw it: Let’s buy Fisker.’”
Bloomberg — August 19, 2025
Why New York City Has a Fleet of New EVs From a Dead Carmaker
“After EV startup Fisker went under, a leasing company bought $45 million worth of Ocean SUVs to rent them out to NYC ride-hailing drivers. What could go wrong?”
Gizmodo — August 19, 2025
New York City Is Stuck With a $45 Million EV Fleet That’s Glitchy as Hell by Riley Gutiérrez McDermid.
“A door that fails to open can prevent occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.”
The Last Driver License Holder — May 13, 2025
So Many Fisker Ocean in New York, But Why? by Mario Herger.
“American Lease bought 3,000 Fisker Ocean cars from the bankruptcy estate for $13,000 each and now rents them to Uber and Lyft drivers at $399 monthly.”
InsideEVs — March 17, 2025
They Were Orphaned By Fisker. A Humble Shop In The Bronx Keeps Them Running by Raphael Orlove.
“There have been no accidents yet,” Roni says. “Thank God.”
Autobody News — March 17, 2025
Bankrupt Fisker’s Electric SUVs Find New Life as Rideshare Rentals
“American Lease bought about 3,000 Fisker Oceans for $13,000 each and is now leasing them to Uber and Lyft drivers.”
Jalopnik — February 3, 2025
This Brave Soul Is Using A Fisker Ocean As A New York City Taxi by Andy Kalmowitz.
“Being a taxi in New York City is one of the hardest lives a vehicle can have. That’s why they’re usually reserved for tanks like the Ford Crown Victoria.”