Fisker went bankrupt and owners built an open source car company from the ashes
After Fisker Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024, roughly 11,000 Ocean SUV owners were left with vehicles losing critical software functionality. In response, owners formed the Fisker Owners Association, reverse-engineered proprietary systems, and built an open-source ecosystem to maintain their cars. This grassroots effort effectively created a volunteer-run, open-source car company to replace the defunct manufacturer.
- ▪Fisker Inc. filed for bankruptcy in June 2024, leaving around 11,000 Ocean SUV owners without software updates or support.
- ▪Owners formed the Fisker Owners Association, which grew to 4,000 members and began reverse-engineering vehicle software and organizing repair efforts.
- ▪The group developed open-source tools, negotiated lower part prices, and launched programs like the 'Flying Doctors' mobile repair network in Europe.
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