Do dDelivery of FOO Tomorrow and Do I Trust My Ocean For First Long Drive Miami to RI

I’ve had mine for 2 weeks.  While there are items that do not work the car is drivable.  Just made trip from WPB to Key West non-stop  242 miles each way.  charged to 100% each way and had 80-100 left after the 240 mile drive.  However your trip is much longer and I might have some trepidation.  I would at a minimum have t tools to open the hood in case it needed fluids or a battery jump.  And spare remote batteries.  

I had to turn off all of the sensors to stop the constant irritating alerts and the map system is frozen. Cruise control works but without features.  Also that little dance with the AC  vents clicking and not moving popped up while it was in Key West so while the AC works the positioning of the vents is suspect.

Keep speed under 70 and you can easily get 250 from 100% and 225 from 80% without range anexity.

First of all congratulations on your new FOO! If this is your first EV, you may need to understand how it works before going on a long trip.

Some suggestions

- Go through the videos made by Sean. This is the first step

- Pair your app with FOO

- Understand all FOO features

- Change keyfob battery. KNOW ALL THREE WAYS TO LOCK/UNLOCK YOUR FOO

- Charge your FOO at home and at outside charging stations (one that you encounter on your way)

- Make sure your 12v battery fix is in place

- Lock your vehicle all the time 

ENJOY YOUR RIDE!

So you're driving up and Amtrak auto-training back?  This sounds like a problem for the Ocean at this time, since it won't power off unless locked.   You may or may not be able to lock it using the phone app while the fob is still inside it.   Even if you are able to power it off by using the phone app to lock it while the fob is still inside it, that will arm the alarm system, something Amtrak recommends against since the shaky ride may set the alarm off repeatedly and thereby drain the battery of any ordinary vehicle.  A properly functioning and well charged Ocean should have enough battery power to run the alarm continuously for 27-30 hours that the trip takes, except for the 12V battery problem.  What's that?  The 12V battery under the hood isn't supposed to run down while the main battery has a decent charge, but sometimes it does.  Not all cars have the 12V problem, and for those that do, the solution seems close, but I wouldn't say you can depend on it to be solved by next week.

So what if the 12V battery problem hits while it's on the train?  Train personnel won't know how to open the hood to charge the 12V battery and shouldn't be trusted to do that even if instructed by you.  As they don't allow passengers to access a vehicle on the car carrying cars, I'm not sure if this situation would constitute an exception where they allow you to open the hood and take care of this.   All things considered, I'd say if you take the Ocean you should be prepared to drive it both ways, and take a hood-opening tool kit and 12V jump starter battery with you that isn't left inside the car once you get to where you're going.

As for the long trip, once you get the car, drive it A LOT before leaving.  You'll want to try out public charging stations at least twice and give the car a thorough 'shake down' to be sure you know what to expect during the long drive.   Prior to leaving make plans and back-up plans for where you'll be stopping to charge, in case the first public charger you get to isn't working.

But better still, if you have an alternate vehicle that will be comfortable enough, drive that and take the auto train back.  Hopefully by next year this time the 12V battery problem and issues with powering the car off will be a distant memory.

@carlh; Old Aviator; and Carvana: All great tips, comments and suggestions.  Thanks.  Preparing that emergency kit today (thanks Sean and Ocean Waves for your many Youtube tips).

As I was traveling (flying) yesterday, I remembered the Boy Scout saying, “be prepared”, and Murphy’s Law.  Having now thought this through with a more level head….

As of posting, I’m still deciding whether to drive the 1,499 miles each way. Historically takes me 2 days (with stops every 2-3 hrs to stretch legs), and an overnight somewhere in N. Carolina or VA.  While Auto Train reduces driving milage by about 900 per leg, which is big, I’m not yet comfortable with FOO’s general operating status, and since I do not even have delivery yet, not sure of the condition it will be in when received.

I’ve traveled the Auto Train many times. With AT, the Driver window down, car unlocked and Fob on seat. It is unlikely that AT workers will understand how to open the hood for 12V battery access if needed, so that will likely be a future event for me to consider so I’m not the first.  I’m brave, but not that brave!  I’ve observed many Teslas on the AT, so wonder how they have accomplished the trip?

As for the trip itself, I downloaded all the charging Apps. I’ve been practicing with the Apps using my MB GLE550e plug-in hybrid for many years now.  Not apples to apples since its only 19 mile range, but I have practiced and understand how all the systems work as Level 2 charging stations.  Fast Charging (FC) will be new, but favorably, PlugShare shows some good FC locations all the way up I95 at good intervals.  I set up my route setting several alternative locations, and have been checking the “comments” on those locations regularly to see if they remain operable.  So far, so good, and some recent comments have allowed me to look at additional locations.

Assuming I actually receive the car today or tomorrow and decide to drive the FOO, my plan is to drive up to 225 mile range before stopping to charge.  Hopefully, that will be a sufficient buffer.  I figure with charging and rest stops my usual 2 day drive will add at least 15+ hours to the trip.

Then again, I could come to my senses, drop off the FOO at the PPF and ceramic coating shop for Thanksgiving week, fly north, and after Thanksgiving, drive my MB550e south with the dog and lessen the stress.  

If I drive north with the FOO, I will report on my trip.

As a helicopter pilot (e.g., 10,000 moving parts flying in a loose formation) knowing that if something has not gone wrong its about to,  I can assure you Murphy was an optimist!

Update:  No delivery yesterday as promised by Fisker.  No communication with transport.  Changed schedule to accommodate delivery yesterday, today and this weekend.  

App now says I should (again) pick a delivery window; sign my papers, upload insurance, and make a downpayment.  

Already paid in full and issued temporary registration dated 11/6 and received 11/7; obviously signed all my papers; uploaded an amended insurance binder since the one issued by agent expired yesterday; and already picked a delivery window before with “promise” scheduled for 11/16 according to my coordinator who assured me of date of delivery.  Frustrated to say the least, as Thanksgiving week is upon us and I am heading north from Miami on Monday morning by air.  

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Update:  No delivery yesterday as promised by Fisker.  No communication with transport.  Changed schedule to accommodate delivery yesterday, today and this weekend.  

App now says I should (again) pick a delivery window; sign my papers, upload insurance, and make a downpayment.  

Already paid in full and issued temporary registration dated 11/6 and received 11/7; obviously signed all my papers; uploaded an amended insurance binder since the one issued by agent expired yesterday; and already picked a delivery window before with “promise” scheduled for 11/16 according to my coordinator who assured me of date of delivery.  Frustrated to say the least, as Thanksgiving week is upon us and I am heading north from Miami on Monday morning by air.  

…yeah, … that’s a bummer! Hopefully you’ll get it before Sunday 🤞Good luck 🍀 

Latest update:  Transporter just texted for delivery tomorrow.  ETA to follow. 🙂

Interesting exact same situation was told vehicle would be in route today (11/17) for delivery today or tomorrow (11/18).  I was wondering if the "runbuggy" hack on the status page still works I have a older link but it doesn't seem to show any update and doing the hack now I can no longer find the shorttrackingURL string? 

 Yea!  The transporter, Abe arrived around 4 PM today.  Half-hour to get the car off the enclosed trailer.  

Mariana, Maliblu, and 22" F3A. Love it!

Car was very clean, and after walk around, could not see any issues with paint, trim, etc. I'll do a more thorough inspection tomorrow when the sun is out.  

After going through prompts to get profile and other things set, I immediately added my "Rescue Kit" to access 12V if necessary, including extra FOB battery.  Stored in the hitch.  Thanks to Matt @oceanviews on Youtube.

I've decided to head north very early tomorrow for Thanksgiving with family.  I was so impressed with my first drive of ten miles today, that I decided to take a flyer, and drive the One from Miami to RI, approximately 1500 miles.  No Auto Train this trip, but that might be something I will try in the future when I have things more figured out.  

According to PlugShare and Ocean monitor, first stop for charging is a DCF in Cocoa, FL about 210 miles.  8 total charge stops to the finish.

I'll report back on the trip.

Can't thank everyone enough on the forums, and Youtube for some great suggestions, and workarounds for various issues that might arise.   

@flri-fisker Congrats use it in good health! Our's showed up today too.  2021 B-Day Gift for wife 😉 She loves it except we drove it to the library where there were 0/4 ChargePoints were working (WTF) and then keyfob stopped working (must have been pressing 1000+ times)... she tried her app but that didn't work either.  Thinking we're stranded I get on call with fisker who wants me to call AAA to get a charge/jump.  I asked if they could do it and make sure they understand how (I live in NM it's like the land that time forgot).  Meanwhile my wifes app managed to open the the rear hatch but still not unlock.  After envisioning someone showing up to jump the car and trying to explain that I decided to crawl thru the middle back seat (couldn't figure out how to put down the sides) got in opened the car alarm goes off a few times Fob finally works inside the car... Ugh Drama.

Immediately changed fob battery when I got home!

So you may want to keep a few spares in wallet/purse f.y.i.

@sassassin even with key fob battery dead, NFC should work.  Here's the youtube video from Fisker on how to place keyfob along door handle, and then against NFC icon left of the steering wheel. 

@oceans2023 Yeah tried that too, was very surprised when that didn't work. I also just just decided to test the old CR2023 and its 2.98v So it's low but close but I thought 2.8v was dead?  I really think its just the old software still on 0.06.  Strange as the USB host cable was out on the floor so I was hoping the had brought it up to speed.

Before I get to my Miami to RI drive update: Does anyone know how to turn off the back seat center footwell light under the front seat console?  Noticed it was on when it got dark. All ambient lights are off.  

Update: I left Miami at 6 AM, and now on my 3rd DV Fast Charging session at 8 PM. First charge at a Sam’s Club in Cocoa, FL. EA 350KW. Cost about $32 from 18% to 100%, 56 minutes.
Second at Walmart EA 150KW machine, $29 and about 45 minutes.

So far I have driven almost 700 miles from Miami, and find myself sitting in my Ocean in Shiloh, SC at an alleged DC Fast Charger. It’s only putting out 80KW until 85%, and then it goes down to high 30’s as it tops off at 360 miles. 

Not sure how I blocked quoted my paragraph.
Each leg has been about 220 miles, with approx. 75-80 miles left as a cushion.  So definitely real world is far less than 360 range. Average way speed on I95 North has been 70-73, with occasional bumps to 75+.  Bluetooth music, mobile calls to and from family on progress, and AC cause it was 82 on the road. 
Glad I downloaded all the various charging apps, including ShellRecharge where I am at now.