Fisker Ronin's 600-mile range and pricing confirmed

11 August 2023

Just as Hollywood blockbusters can inspire countless parodies, sequels, and fan theories, sometimes they even inspire car names. The Ronin, not just a 1998 action thriller starring Robert De Niro with one of the best car chase scenes in cinema history, is also the latest marvel from Fisker. But the real question isn't about its Hollywood inspired name, it's about whether you'd be willing to liquidate an organ or two to get behind its wheel.

Now, if you're the kind who loves the details (and if you are here odds are high you are here), Fisker's recent Product Vision Day in sunny California brought some more. This event showcased not only the Ronin, but also other Fisker wonders like the PEAR and the Alaska pickup.

But the main head-turner? A tantalizing 600-mile range, space for five, and outrageous 1,000 hp output. 0-60 mph in about two seconds? It's almost as if someone said, "Let's combine luxury with speed and see how wild we can get."

Still, even with all these impressive specs, there's one thing that can't be ignored: its whopping price tag of $385,000. Now, that might seem like a bit of a pinch (or a giant slap across the face), but remember, we're talking about a supercar that promises to beat all but a handful of EVs in a drag race. Those 23-inch carbon fiber wheels aren’t cheap, plus, with only 999 Ronins up for grabs, exclusivity is part of the package.

And while Fisker claims this car is designed for lovers of driving, automotive art, and sustainable future combined, there's a little hiccup. You see, for that kind of money, one could argue there are faster EV options, like certain models from Tesla and Lucid Motors. And trust us, when you're on the higher end of the $300,000 range, a quarter of a second does matter - a lot.

At the end of the day, if you've got the cash, maybe securing a spot for one of these might seem tempting. But with Fisker's current production challenges, there's some skepticism over whether the Ronin, as grand as it may seem, would be their primary focus. Nevertheless, there's no doubt that selling all 999 units will pad their wallets quite comfortably. As for the rest of us? We'll be eagerly watching Fisker's journey, especially the PEAR. But hey, maybe one day we'll see a Ronin cruising down the highway, and that will be a sight to behold.

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