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Today, Fisker helped ease concerns about the interior cabin shadows created by the SolarSky Roof. Fisker announced they will offer a sun block solution that can be installed after a Fisker Ocean with the SolarSky Roof has been delivered. The proposed solutions include a solar roof shade or extra tint as an option. According to Fisker, “We have heard our customers concerns and feedback. We are currently working on a solution and more details will be released at a later date.” Tree Container

The company shared across social media, “Why is the SolarSky roof partially transparent? This is because the solar cells absorb light on both sides creating maximum energy efficiency. However, we will offer a solar roof shade or extra tint as an option– this will in turn lower the efficiency between 10-20%. These sun block features can be installed after the car has been delivered.”

This statement comes as a relief to many, because the SolarSky Roof comes as a standard feature on the Fisker Ocean One and Ocean Extreme. Some Fisker Ocean customers became increasingly concerned this week when Out of Spec reviewed the Fisker Ocean at CES. YouTube viewers saw the host covered in shadows from the SolarSky Roof. 10% of the 500+ comments called out the issue with shadows. We talked about this on All-Things Fisker this past week and showed off photos.

Two months ago we flagged this as a potential issue. At the time, we also reached out to Fisker to let them know of our concerns. It is worth noting that when we test drove the Fisker Ocean with the SolarSky Roof, much like the Out of Spec review, the shadows didn’t bother us. Regardless, it’s nice to know the company continues to show they are listening to customers. We look forward to testing out the solar roof shade solution before tinting the interior portion of the glass roof.

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The idea of me having to physically pop in an out some kind of temporary solar shade doesn’t cut it. That’s why I returned the Tesla Y. The tinting might be an option. And by the way, I hate the argument when people say “more expensive cars like the Rivian don’t have it either.” That doesn’t mean I have to buy any of them! if my wife’s $30000 car has a retractable shade for her panoramic roof, I think it’s OK for me to want that. I have been waiting for years for someone to build the car that has all the features that I want. And if the Fisker ocean isn’t that car then I won’t buy it. I’ve always heard this car being promoted as a luxury car. I’ve recently been reading a lot of comments from people who’ve sat in this car at different pop ups and say it’s nothing like a luxury car. Tic tic tic…..frustrating not getting anything but “guesses” , “we don’t know yet”, “more information will be released soon” It feels like people are hyping this as the next great car, just like they hyped Bitcoin!

TBH, not a big fan of having to remove the solar shade either. Wishing the solution was retractable and it might be. In a worse case scenario, we’ll tint the interior glass roof so it doesn’t get in the way when the glass roof is open in California Mode.

I am starting to detect a much larger problem than roof shadows. I have asked a several questions on Radgiver and contact email but a few were never answered. All emails from Fisker continue to be noreply. We should also be able to call in and speak with knowledgeable reps at Fisker and not have to wait 24hrs. I am seeing enough red flags, glitches, and tap dancing to consider cancelling our confirmed order for the far more established Tesla “dealership”, service, and customer service network! Tesla has just massively slashed pricing up to 20% on all their models that makes it a much better value unless Fisker responds. I have made some suggestions to Fisker especially concerning many of the grossly overpriced wheels, interiors, and some other options and packages. I want to see what actions Fisker takes but I also won’t wait to long to pull the trigger on the Tesla deal of the century before it expires!

Thanks for posting a comment David. What questions in your emails went unanswered? Please share.

good morning Fisker hopefuls… Sean, you asked David what questions weren’t answered….. Mine were: Fiskerati told me that Firestone/Bridgestone WILL NOT SERVICE MY CAR. (1/7/23) My car will be serviced by mobile service personal, and NO LONER CAR. I live in St. Louis (My wife’s Hyundai dealership 5 min away provides a loner car.) What is the truth.? Why won’t they release “information on pop up locations a month, 2 months ahead of time to allow me to cancel patients, get plane tickets to attend? I was told by Fisker that independent writers/reporters, were to have access to actual completed cars, not prototypes, to test drive IN NOVEMBER ’22! I can appreciate a delay, but TELL ME WHEN! If I cannot test drive an actual vehicle, then I want an independent source to give me an educated, unbiased opinion. The material on the steering wheel, the top of the door (where my arm often rests) appears to be a cheap knitted material which would quickly wear out. Difficult to tell from poor images. I would like access to images of the quality interior of all of the options of an actual Ocean, not a prototype….WHEN will these be available.? I have images, sent from Fisker, of a different interior with much better looking dashboard, doors, seat materials. Better looking wheels. Feels like a bait and switch to me. I have already shared my disappointment with the solar roof…..My wife’s 30k Hyundai has: Heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, retractable solar shade for her retractable panoramic roof. A luxury car should have these features. My date to choose is: 3/17/23 Fiskerati will not, cannot, answers these questions. I was going to attach the images of the wheels and interior that are not available….. I appreciate your time and information Sean, and others. Steve

Thanks for sharing Steve. You raise some good questions. Details about service for the Fisker Ocean here in the United States have been slim, but not so much in Europe as far as authorized partners go. The good news, for what its worth, Fisker will offer an industry leading warranty. You have valid concerns as someone who hasn’t seen the vehicle in person. Once we get our vehicle we can have a thorough review of everything!

I may have stated that ” Fiskerati shared about not getting service from Bridgestone….” I meant Radgiver gave me that information on 1/7/23 My appologies

I reread my reply….Fiskerati has NEVER disappointed, I meant Fisker, via their “Radgiver”

I had questions about offering some type of Veterans, first responder. or teachers discount as many other companies do. I asked about the option of all weather floor and cargo mats with the Fisker name and logo on them (I cannot accept they can build an entire car but not proper mats!). When can we see and feel the different seat, wheel options, etc. If you recall when the C8 Corvette was first going around they had a massive display board with large pieces of all the different seat combinations along with all the actual rims (not just wheel covers) and larger paint chips, etc. I still don’t know the difference between fabric and plus. I also contacted with some ideas and suggestions about how they should include more options and variations to appropriately distinguish the different trim levels. We can now drive a model S vs a maxed out ultra or Extreme?? They have to fix this and also stop with their generic form letter relations and no replys.

Thanks for sharing David. And first off, thank you for your service! It is much appreciated. At this time there hasn’t been any discounts for anyone including Veterans, first responders, or teachers. As for Fisker Ocean features, we agree the car should have sustainable rubber floor mats maybe with excess rubber from the Bridgestone tire factory? Not familiar with the C8 Corvette rollout. In a perfect world, there would be more pop-up locations and ultimately showrooms for the Fisker Ocean. That would be everyone an opportunity to kick the proverbial tires.

@Steve: The Ocean has never been positioned as a luxary car. It’s positioned as the most sustainable SUV and at least with the Sport trim as a very affordable one. Would never go with a extremely boring Tesla. From my perspective there are better opportunities besides the Ocean.

I haven’t figured out how to post images on this forum

Hey Stephen, you can’t post images here, but you can over on Fiskerati Forums — Join us!!

I made the mistake of not thinking the solar roof through in practical matters. Seeing the view from the inside is horrendous and totally obstructs the view of the sky which is what one would want to see. Not a bunch of lines that are distracting. Solution? Tint it so you can’t see out of the glass? Or purchase an after market shade at additional cost to me?

I’m starting to rethink my purchase. The reality is that the little extra free energy the solar roof provides is not a good trade off for a roof that is hideous from the inside, obstructive and distracting while driving daily. This was not well thought out from a practical standpoint.

An option to give Ocean One and Extreme customers the ability to switch or “delete” the SolarSky for OpenSky would be welcomed!

With the “Tron” look on the interior, I’ve decided to look elsewhere for an EV. Not allowing the solar roof to be an option on the high ends versions seems like forcing someone to have something that provides little value. When living in an environment that has 105-110 degrees in the summer, the see-through glass also becomes an annoyance by adding additional heat (=additional energy needed to cool it down = reduction in distance). Good looks don’t always equal good practicality.

If these were options, and I had the ability to test drive it, I’d definitely consider it.

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