Fisker lastly began delivering its Ocean electrical SUV to patrons in America earlier this 12 months. The model’s first electrical SUV guarantees a bougie inside, a variety of as much as 360 miles, and a complete heap of futuristic tech. However if you happen to’re the sort of driver that wishes their all-electric household hauler to return with a bit extra grunt, then Fisker would possibly lastly have the automotive for you.

Whereas we nonetheless await the upcoming Fisker electrical pickup, the EV maker has taken its Ocean SUV and given it a number of rugged upgrades to make it prepared for all the pieces the world would possibly throw at it. Known as the Fisker Ocean Drive E, the upgraded mannequin comes with a number of thrives that you may want if you happen to’re planning to hit the paths and not using a hint.

Obtainable as an non-compulsory improve on Fisker’s Ocean One and Excessive trims, the Drive E pack contains 33-inch tires fitted to 20-inch wheels, entrance, and rear skid plates, and an underbody plate to extend the automotive’s sturdiness. On high of that, the automotive has additionally been lifted to provide it “larger floor clearance,” and Fisker has fitted it with specialised dampers to absorb the bumps and ruts on the path.

On the subject of driving the automotive, Fisker has created a particular off-road mode, which adjusts the automotive’s powertrain settings to ship higher off-road efficiency. There’s additionally an non-compulsory roof basket, which might be bought individually.

When it’s all fitted onto the Ocean, it appears fairly slick – particularly with the colourful orange decals that Fisker fitted to this present automotive.

In an announcement, chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker stated: “Drive E is our effort to convey zero-emissions to the off-roading world, in order that individuals who love the outside can expertise it in a extra sustainable means and with out the negatives related to the interior combustion autos which have dominated the phase for many years.”

What do you suppose, do the updates go far sufficient so that you can take into account risking a close to $70,000 EV out to the paths? Or, would you relatively persist with one thing with much more grunt?