Abandoned EVs Worth £275K Auctioned After Fisker Liquidation

A convoy of brand new Fisker Ocean electric vehicles, collectively worth over £200,000, was abandoned on streets in Nottingham after the American manufacturer filed for bankruptcy in June 2024. The cars, left by a local dealership that had agreed to be a UK distributor, sat unclaimed for months with import stickers and factory documents still inside. Following numerous public reports and the company's collapse, liquidators instructed John Pye Auctions to collect the abandoned vehicles, which will now be sold at auction, often for a fraction of their original value. Official records show that over 400 Fisker Oceans were registered in the UK within the past year, but owners are likely to face significant challenges sourcing spare parts. The incident has drawn attention to the instability of new electric vehicle start-ups and the potential difficulties for consumers when such companies fail. The abandoned cars became a local curiosity, highlighting broader issues in the EV market following Fisker's demise.