The Fisker EMotion has lived in the "coming soon" category since Henrik Fisker first teased the luxury electric sedan in 2017. With promises of a 400-mile EPA range, solid-state battery technology, and a sub-$130,000 price tag, it generated significant enthusiast interest. But as of 2026, the EMotion remains an announced vehicle that has never reached production, and Fisker Inc. — the company behind it — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2024 before liquidating its remaining assets.
This article serves as a comprehensive reality check: we catalog every published spec, explain what actually happened to the program, and help you decide whether to wait for a potential revival or redirect your attention to luxury EV sedans you can actually buy today.
Fisker EMotion: Announced Specifications at a Glance
Before the company's collapse, Fisker published a set of target specifications for the EMotion. These figures were never validated by the EPA or any third-party testing body.
| Attribute | Claimed Figure |
|---|---|
| EPA Range (claimed) | 400 miles (unverified) |
| Battery Capacity | ~109 kWh (announced, chemistry TBD) |
| Battery Chemistry | Solid-state (planned); NMC fallback discussed |
| Peak DC Fast Charge | Not officially disclosed (target >150 kW) |
| 10-80% DC Charge Time | Not disclosed |
| Level 2 Home Charge Rate | Not disclosed |
| 0-60 mph | ~4.0 seconds (claimed) |
| Horsepower | Not officially confirmed |
| Drivetrain | AWD (dual-motor planned) |
| Base MSRP (announced) | $129,000 (pre-production target) |
| Federal Tax Credit (§30D) | Ineligible — exceeds $55,000 sedan MSRP cap |
| Warranty | Not disclosed |
Range Claims vs. Reality: What 400 Miles Actually Requires
For context on what a 400-mile real-world range demands: highway driving at 70 mph typically reduces EPA sticker range by 15-20% in a luxury sedan due to aerodynamic drag. Cold-weather operation (below 32°F) can further cut range by 20-30% due to battery heating loads and reduced regenerative braking efficiency.
If the EMotion had achieved its 400-mile EPA sticker, buyers could reasonably expect:
- Highway (70 mph, 75°F): ~320-340 miles real-world
- Mixed city/highway (moderate climate): ~360-380 miles
- Cold weather highway (20°F): ~260-300 miles
These estimates are modeled on comparable luxury EV sedans (Lucid Air, Mercedes EQS, Tesla Model S) and are not based on any EMotion test data, since no production vehicle was ever built.
Charging: The Missing Data That Matters Most
Charging speed is where the EMotion's spec sheet has the largest gaps — and where buyers should be most cautious. Fisker never published a peak DC fast-charge kW figure, a 10-80% time, or a Level 2 onboard charger rating for the EMotion.
The company did reference solid-state battery development in partnership with Nanotech Energy, claiming the chemistry would enable faster charging than conventional lithium-ion. However, solid-state batteries have not reached mass production in any consumer EV as of 2026, and the partnership yielded no production cells before Fisker's bankruptcy.
For comparison, here is what the luxury EV sedans you can buy today deliver on charging:
| Vehicle | Peak DC kW | 10-80% Time | Level 2 kW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Air Grand Touring | ~250 kW (peak) | ~20 min | 19.2 kW |
| Tesla Model S Plaid | 250 kW (V3 Supercharger) | ~27 min | 11.5 kW |
| Mercedes EQS 580 | 200 kW | ~31 min | 9.6 kW |
| BMW i7 xDrive60 | 195 kW | ~34 min | 11 kW |
Any 109 kWh battery pack needs a sustained charge rate above 150 kW to deliver a competitive 10-80% time under 30 minutes. Without disclosed charge-curve data, the EMotion's road-trip viability was always an open question — one that will never be answered by the original program.
What Happened to Fisker Inc. — and the EMotion
Understanding the EMotion's fate requires a brief timeline of Fisker Inc.'s collapse:
- 2017: Henrik Fisker unveils the EMotion concept at CES, claiming 400-mile range and solid-state battery tech. Reservations open at $2,000.
- 2018-2019: Fisker pivots focus. The EMotion is delayed repeatedly as the company announces the Fisker Ocean SUV instead, partnering with Magna Steyr for production.
- 2020: Fisker Inc. goes public via SPAC merger. The EMotion is effectively shelved in favor of the more attainable Ocean.
- 2023: Fisker Ocean begins deliveries. Production and quality issues mount rapidly.
- June 2024: Fisker Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Ocean is discontinued. The EMotion is not mentioned in restructuring filings.
- 2025-2026: Fisker's remaining assets are liquidated. No entity has announced plans to revive the EMotion nameplate or its underlying platform.
If you placed a $2,000 EMotion reservation between 2017 and 2019, that deposit was almost certainly lost in the bankruptcy proceedings. Fisker Inc.'s creditor claims process did not prioritize consumer reservation refunds.
Federal Tax Credit: Why the EMotion Would Have Been Ineligible
Even if the EMotion had reached production at its announced $129,000 MSRP, it would not have qualified for the IRS §30D federal EV tax credit. Here is why:
- MSRP Cap: The §30D credit caps eligible sedars at $55,000 MSRP. The EMotion's announced $129,000 price is more than double this threshold. (SUVs and trucks have an $80,000 cap — still well below.)
- Buyer Income Cap: Even for eligible vehicles, modified adjusted gross income must not exceed $150,000 (single) / $300,000 (joint). Many EMotion buyers would likely have fallen within this range, but the MSRP cap is disqualifying regardless.
- Battery Sourcing: The credit requires increasing percentages of critical minerals and battery components sourced from the US or FTA partners. Fisker's supply chain was never developed to the point of meeting these thresholds.
For buyers in the $120,000+ luxury EV sedan segment, no current vehicle qualifies for the federal credit. This is simply a structural reality of the §30D rules, not unique to the EMotion.
Production Luxury EV Sedans to Consider Instead
Since the EMotion is unavailable and almost certainly will never be produced, here are the vehicles that actually compete in the space it aimed to occupy — with verified EPA data and real-world ownership records:
| Model | EPA Range | 0-60 mph | Starting MSRP | Peak DC kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Air Pure | 419 mi | 3.8s | $69,900 | ~200 kW |
| Lucid Air Grand Touring | 516 mi | 3.0s | $125,600 | ~250 kW |
| Tesla Model S Long Range | 402 mi | 3.1s | $74,990 | 250 kW |
| Mercedes EQS 580 Sedan | 371 mi | 4.1s | $104,400 | 200 kW |
| BMW i7 xDrive60 | 318 mi | 4.5s | $124,200 | 195 kW |
Pros and Cons: The EMotion as a Concept
✓ What Was Promising
- Ambitious 400-mile range target (ahead of most competitors at announcement)
- Distinctive Henrik Fisker design language — butterfly doors, sleek fastback silhouette
- Solid-state battery R&D partnership (if it had matured)
- Spacious interior concept with limousine-like rear legroom
- LIDAR integration planned for advanced driver assist
✗ Critical Problems
- Never reached production — not a single customer vehicle delivered
- Key specs (charging speed, horsepower, efficiency) never finalized or tested
- Solid-state battery claims were aspirational; the technology remains pre-commercial for consumer EVs
- $2,000 reservations lost in bankruptcy
- No service network, no warranty, no parts supply, no recall infrastructure
- Company ceased to exist — no path to revival announced
Should You Wait for a Revival — or Move On?
Choose a production alternative now if:
- You need a luxury EV sedan within the next 12 months
- You want EPA-verified range, real charging data, and a warranty you can rely on
- You value a service network and established parts supply chain
- You are spending $70,000+ and need confidence in the manufacturer's longevity
Wait only if:
- A new entity acquires the EMotion IP and announces a credible production timeline with a manufacturing partner (e.g., Magna, Foxconn) — which has not happened as of 2026
- You are a collector or speculator comfortable with high risk and no delivery guarantee
The hard truth: Henrik Fisker has launched three automotive ventures (Fisker Automotive in 2007, Fisker Inc. in 2016, and various concept reveals). The Fisker Karma reached limited production before Fisker Automotive's 2013 bankruptcy. The Fisker Ocean reached production before Fisker Inc.'s 2024 bankruptcy. The EMotion never made it that far in either iteration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fisker EMotion available to buy in 2026?
No. The Fisker EMotion never entered production. Fisker Inc. filed for bankruptcy in June 2024 and liquidated its assets. No production EMotion vehicles exist, and no company has announced plans to produce one.
What was the real-world range of the Fisker EMotion?
There is no real-world range data. Fisker claimed a 400-mile EPA target, but no vehicle was ever built or tested by the EPA or any independent body. The figure remains an unverified manufacturer claim.
How fast would the EMotion have charged?
Fisker never disclosed peak DC fast-charge kW, 10-80% charge time, or Level 2 charge rate for the EMotion. The solid-state battery partnership with Nanotech Energy did not produce commercial cells. Charging specs remain entirely unknown.
Would the Fisker EMotion have qualified for the federal EV tax credit?
No. At its announced $129,000 MSRP, the EMotion would have exceeded the IRS §30D sedan MSRP cap of $55,000. Battery sourcing requirements were also never met. No luxury sedan above $55,000 qualifies for the credit regardless of manufacturer.
Can I get my Fisker EMotion reservation deposit back?
Almost certainly not. Fisker Inc.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings prioritized secured creditors. Consumer reservation deposits were treated as unsecured claims, and the liquidation of assets did not generate sufficient proceeds to refund them.
What is the best alternative to the Fisker EMotion?
The Lucid Air Grand Touring (516 mi EPA, ~$125,600) is the closest production equivalent to the EMotion's promises. The Tesla Model S Long Range (402 mi EPA, ~$74,990) offers similar range at a lower price. Both have verified EPA data, established Supercharger/charging networks, and active manufacturer support.
Will Henrik Fisker launch another EV company?
As of 2026, Henrik Fisker has not announced a new automotive venture following Fisker Inc.'s bankruptcy. Given the pattern of two consecutive automotive bankruptcies, any future venture would face significant credibility and funding challenges.
