Fisker Inc., announced Dec. 21, 2021, it has signed an agreement with Bridgestone to provide maintenance solutions in France and Germany, as Fisker unveils new electric SUVs.
Fisker Inc., will aid in the development of an asset-lite business plan anticipated to be distributed across all Fisker businesses around the world, according to a Business Wire release.
“As part of our commitment to help shape a sustainable future of mobility, Bridgestone is supporting the adoption of EVs through a fully integrated approach," Laurent Dartoux, president and CEO of Bridgestone EMIA said in the release. "This includes the development of premium tires and tire technologies for EVs, along with dedicated fleet and mobility solutions. It also entails the development of an end-to-end EV-ready retail and service network, which includes EV maintenance and tire services, EV charging and mobile services for EVs all together under one roof.”
Fisker executives have high expectations for the collaborative effort.
“Our partnership with Bridgestone is being activated across multiple areas of our business and we have been consistently impressed with Bridgestone’s investment into the future of clean mobility and focus on innovative products and service solutions for the next generation of electric vehicles," Fisker Chairman and CEO, Henrik Fisker said in the release. "The fact that Bridgestone offers unique end-to-end services and packages – including original equipment fitments, after-sales and mobility solutions to mobility players – is key."
Bridgestone will support over 450 locations from their Speedy network with more than 300 locations in Germany. Fisker confirmed plans in August to select Bridgestone as a collaborator for the development of a Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV, scheduled for release in European markets in November.
The vehicle will be priced at €41,560 in Germany and €41,900 in France, with an estimated range of 250 miles. The interior of the vehicle will be made out of sustainable materials.