Fisker, the US-based electric car firm, has announced that Octopus EV is to be the first lease provider to offer its Fisker Ocean electric SUV in the UK.
An initial deal for 200 vehicles marks the start of a long-term partnership, said Fisker, whose only physical presence in the UK currently is the Fisker Lounge at London's Westfield White City shopping centre.
Octopus EV will allow businesses to offer the Fisker Ocean Extreme, capable of up to 440 miles inWLTP range tests, through salary sacrifice – an employee benefit that saves drivers up to 40% off the monthly cost – making this one of the most affordable ways to access the car.
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