2025 Fisker Ronin Convertible

　　2025 Fisker Ronin 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).

　　8/11/2023

　　What is the Ronin?

　　The first mass-produced electric vehicle from a new automaker is all about making bold claims. The Tesla Model S set the standard with unsurpassed range figures at the time it was introduced, and the Lucid Air Sapphire pummels physics with more than 1,200 horsepower and a claimed 1.89-second dash from zero to 60 mph. Fisker had a more modest leading vehicle in the relatively affordable Ocean SUV, saving its true showstopper for its Product Vision Day investor event held in early August 2023.

　　That would be the Fisker Ronin, a four-door hardtop convertible with rear-hinged back doors and seating for five. Fisker says the supersedan will also pack more than 1,000 horsepower, offer a projected 600 miles of range, be limited to 999 units and start at just under $400,000. Oh yeah — we're interested.

　　Details are light on specifics for now — not surprising, as the Ronin isn't projected to enter production for another two years — but Fisker claims the powertrain will be capable of sprinting the Ronin from 0 to 60 mph in about 2 seconds, nipping the heels of the Model S Plaid and Air Sapphire. For those who have seen zzdcar U-Drags, then you know we're already planning a race between these land rockets.

　　Fisker is aiming for a low curb weight, as evidenced by the fact that the roof and wheels will be made of carbon fiber. Keeping the weight as low as possible in what appears to be a modestly sized vehicle (as in, there doesn't look to be an abundance of room for batteries) will be integral to achieving the Ronin's projected 600 miles of range.

　　

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

　　Fisker took a little while to unveil a car with eye-popping performance figures, but the Ronin might be worth the wait. It could be a game changer if Fisker can actually deliver this limited-production super-EV in two years.