2024 Fisker Pear SUV

　　2024 Fisker Pear Review

　　byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

　　5/12/2022

　　What is the Pear?

　　Fisker will follow up the launch of its first vehicle — the Ocean electric SUV — with the Pear hatchback a couple years from now. The 2024 Fisker PEAR, short for Personal Automotive Electric Revolution, is an unfortunately named EV hatchback with a more attainable price point than its crossover sibling. Fisker says the Pear will start under $29,900 and be built by manufacturing giant Foxconn at its new Ohio plant.

　　We don't have much information about the Pear, other than the rendering supplied features a wraparound glass windshield and four-door layout. The Pear also rides on a new platform that Fisker says will underpin two new Fisker vehicles. Stay tuned to this space over the next few years — we'll update our coverage as we learn more about the 2024 Fisker Pear's range, design, performance and more.

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

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　　zzdcar says

　　The 2024 Fisker Pear will be the upstart automaker's second vehicle, following this year's launch of the Fisker Ocean. Details are scant for the new electric hatchback, but we do know it will feature a wraparound windshield and four-door layout.