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Electric-vehicle startup Fisker kicked off fresh round of layoffs
Fisker, the electric vehicle startup, is facing continued challenges as it reportedly initiated another round of layoffs this week.
According to a report by Business Insider, the ev startup has laid off employess in a fresh round of layoffs. This latest round of layoffs follows previous workforce reductions in February and April, marking a significant downsizing for the company. Sources close to the matter report the cuts affected various departments, including IT, Purchasing, and Customer Relations. The total number of employees impacted remains unclear.
Challenges at Fisker
The layoffs highlight the precarious situation Fisker finds itself in. The company has yet to deliver a single car to customers and faces an uncertain future. Here’s the the key challenges faced by the company:
Funding Difficulties: Securing sufficient funding appears to be a major hurdle. Talks with potential investors might not be yielding the desired results, prompting workforce reductions to conserve resources.
Production on Hold: Fisker’s manufacturing partner, Magna, has reportedly halted production of the Ocean SUV due to unspecified reasons. This delay throws a wrench into Fisker’s initial delivery timeline.
Shifting Sales Strategy: In an effort to generate revenue, Fisker is reportedly transitioning from direct sales to a dealer partnership model. This could potentially alienate early reservation holders who were expecting a more direct buying experience.
The company’s CEO, Henrik Fisker, has reportedly held discussions with other automakers regarding.
According to a report by Business Insider, the ev startup has laid off employess in a fresh round of layoffs. This latest round of layoffs follows previous workforce reductions in February and April, marking a significant downsizing for the company. Sources close to the matter report the cuts affected various departments, including IT, Purchasing, and Customer Relations. The total number of employees impacted remains unclear.
Challenges at Fisker
The layoffs highlight the precarious situation Fisker finds itself in. The company has yet to deliver a single car to customers and faces an uncertain future. Here’s the the key challenges faced by the company:
Funding Difficulties: Securing sufficient funding appears to be a major hurdle. Talks with potential investors might not be yielding the desired results, prompting workforce reductions to conserve resources.
Production on Hold: Fisker’s manufacturing partner, Magna, has reportedly halted production of the Ocean SUV due to unspecified reasons. This delay throws a wrench into Fisker’s initial delivery timeline.
Shifting Sales Strategy: In an effort to generate revenue, Fisker is reportedly transitioning from direct sales to a dealer partnership model. This could potentially alienate early reservation holders who were expecting a more direct buying experience.
The company’s CEO, Henrik Fisker, has reportedly held discussions with other automakers regarding.
