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They Were Orphaned By Fisker. A Humble Shop In The Bronx Keeps Them Running
- An old brick building in the Bronx services Fisker Oceans for New York City's for-hire car fleet, following Fisker's bankruptcy in 2024.
- American Lease bought around 3,000 remaining Fisker Ocean SUVs and rents them out for as low as $399 a month to Uber and Lyft drivers.
- The Fiskers are maintained at BHP Service Center near American Lease's warehouse at Hunts Point, handling repairs for the rideshare vehicles.
- With the city's mandate for all rides to be EV or wheelchair-accessible by 2030, BHP is adapting to the shift by servicing Fisker Oceans.
- The shop owner, Ronen, is prepared for increased electric car workload, stocking up on Fisker spares and hiring specialists.
- BHP also purchases spares from Fisker and manufactures parts in anticipation of issues, ensuring minimal downtime for American Lease's fleet.
- Despite no accidents yet, Ronen faces pressure to maintain a stockpile of parts for the orphaned Fisker vehicles serviced at BHP.
- The shop ensures that American Lease's fleet of Fisker Oceans stays on the road, repurposing wrecked vehicles as parts cars when needed.
- BHP's efforts showcase a humble reality of servicing advanced electric cars, portraying a second life for these orphaned vehicles in the Bronx.
- The shop's role is essential in supporting the rideshare industry's transition to electric vehicles, reflecting a practical and vital aspect of the EV ecosystem.
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