--- title: "Nissan Might Throw Fisker $400M Lifeline to Get an Electric Truck" description: "Nissan is reportedly in talks to invest $400 million into Fisker, giving it access to the electric Alaska pickup." date: "2024-03-03" modified: "2024-03-03" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-might-throw-fisker-400m-lifeline-to-get-an-electric-truck" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Nissan News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Fisker" - "ocean" --- # Nissan Might Throw Fisker $400M Lifeline to Get an Electric Truck ![]() *Fisker Ocean. Fisker \Fisker\* Fisker is in a tough spot at the moment. Henrik Fisker's new upstart electric vehicle company is struggling to sell its [Ocean SUV](), its stock price dropped to an all-time low of just 38 cents per share on Friday, and it announced on Thursday that it would have to cut 15% of its workforce. Due to its struggles, the company announced that investment into all new projects would be paused until it can find a manufacturing partner. Thankfully for [Fisker](), it may have already found that partner—Nissan. *The Drive reached out to Nissan for a comment and will update this story when we get more information.* According to *[Reuters]()*, sources familiar with the negotiations claim that Nissan is looking to invest $400 million into Fisker. In return, Nissan would gain access to Fisker's EV platforms and technologies. More specifically, [Nissan ]()would build the recently announced Fisker Alaska pickup at one of its United States assembly plants and build its own electric pickup on the same platform. ![]() *Fisker* This isn't the first time Fisker expressed its interest in partnering with another automaker, one that could help it manufacture more vehicles at a larger scale. "We have two cars that are almost ready. We can bring them to market fast—we just need the capacity," Fisker told *[Reuters ]()*in November 2023. He also said that he had been negotiating with five "traditional car companies." However, this past Thursday, Fisker said he'd narrowed it down to one. At face value, this seems like a deal that would work out well for both companies. Fisker has some interesting and promising battery tech and its platform—variants of which underpin both the Ocean and Alaska—utilizes chassis tech from Austrian manufacturer Magna Steyr. That technology could help Nissan, who's been stuck in an electric rut after pioneering affordable EVs with the Leaf, get back in its groove. However, with build quality issues plaguing recent reviews and manufacturing struggles, Fisker could really use both the funds and the manufacturing capability that Nissan can provide. It will be very interesting to see what happens with both companies if this deal is made. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()