American EV maker Fisker has unveiled the first details of its third vehicle, an all-electric sport Grand Tourer being developed under the moniker Project Ronin.
“The aim is to achieve the world’s longest range for a production EV, combined with extremely high levels of performance,” said Henrik Fisker, the company’s CEO, without providing much else in the way of details.
“Project Ronin will be a showcase for our internal engineering, powertrain, and software capabilities.”
Named after the movie of the same name in honour of the film’s famous car chases, development of the Project Ronin concept began last year with the goal of creating a futuristic Grand Touring sports car suitable for long road trips while carrying four adults and their luggage.
Henrik Fisker’s brief to the engineering team is said to have been to use the most advanced, lightweight materials, and to focus on range, performance, and overall driving experience. Thus, Project Ronin is expected to feature active aerodynamic technologies as well as an innovative battery design which will integrate the battery pack into the structure of the vehicle.
Set to feature unique doors for better access as well as a luxurious and sustainable vegan interior, Fisker expects to reveal Project Ronin in full in August 2023, with production to follow in the second half of 2024.
Project Ronin will then join the Fisker Ocean SUV, with its 560-kilometres of range, and the promised Fisker Pear, which is expected to begin deliveries in 2024 at a starting price of $US29,990 (before incentives).
The Fisker Ocean SUV has been highly anticipated for some time, thanks in large part to its solar roof which the company claims can produce up to 2,400-kilometres of extra range each year. Currently available for pre-order, the entry level model will start at $US37,499.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.