Who is Fisker?
Fisker is an American car maker founded by Danish-born designer Henrik Fisker. Distinctive design and electrification are central to its identity, from the plug-in hybrid Karma to the all-electric Ocean.
The EU registration figures cover 2012–2025 and two very different cars. The Karma was a sleek luxury saloon; the Ocean was an electric SUV with a higher seating position and space for everyday family use.
Karma: a plug-in hybrid saloon
The Karma was a four-door luxury saloon with long, flowing lines and a cabin for four. Its plug-in hybrid system used electric motors to drive the car, while a petrol engine could generate electricity when needed. It brought electric driving to a striking saloon without relying solely on battery power.
The Karma appears in EU registration figures for 2012–2014, with 668 registrations. Its blend of dramatic styling and plug-in technology made it an early expression of Fisker’s interest in electrification.
Ocean: an all-electric SUV
The Ocean changed both the body style and the powertrain. It was a battery-electric SUV, with no petrol engine, and its raised stance and roomy shape suited everyday family use. Available features included a solar roof and California Mode, which opens the windows and roof together.
The Ocean appears in EU registration figures for 2023–2025, with 2,399 registrations. The move from Karma to Ocean took Fisker from a plug-in hybrid luxury saloon to a fully electric SUV.
Which markets feature Fisker cars?
Fisker figures cover European Economic Area registrations, US EPA ratings and Canadian NRCan ratings. The testing procedures differ: Europe uses WLTP, or NEDC for some older cars; the US uses EPA testing, and Canada uses its five-cycle test. Results from one system are not directly comparable with those from another.
How the range developed
The Karma paired electric drive with a petrol engine that generated electricity, in a low luxury saloon. The Ocean carried Fisker’s electric focus into an SUV, powered solely by a battery. Together, the two models show how the brand expressed electrification through distinct shapes and powertrains.
Questions and answers
Is the Fisker Karma fully electric?
No. The Karma is a plug-in hybrid: electric motors drive it, and a petrol engine can generate electricity.
Is the Fisker Ocean electric?
Yes. The Ocean is a battery-electric SUV with no petrol engine.
Which Fisker model has the most EU registrations?
The Ocean, with 2,399 EU registrations in 2023–2025. The Karma had 668 in 2012–2014.
Why do Fisker efficiency figures differ between markets?
Europe uses WLTP or, for some older cars, NEDC; the US uses EPA testing, and Canada uses the five-cycle test. Results from these procedures are not directly comparable.