You will have to contact Fisker Inc. to see what's possible. While the $5000 is supposed to be non-refundable, they may make an exception since it is so early and they could easily fill that slot with another pre-order.
Just reach out right through the Fisker Flexee app. You can also chat with someone fairly quickly through the fiskerinc.com site.
Couple corrections. The fine print says you can not transfer/sell a reservation. Second, you can claim the tax credit after purchase. There is no specific length of time that you have to own the car. But you are supposed to buy if for your own use and not for resale. Very gray and I don't know how they could enforce this. Instructions for Form 8936 (01/2022) | Internal Revenue Service
What is driving the second thoughts?
There are a lot of reasons to be dissatisfied after the purchase. For example, seating not comfortable or adjustable enough for the driver, head room issues, etc. If I decide the car is not right for me, I would not have a problem selling it. If you get the One during Q1 2023, chances are that you could easily sell the car for more than the purchase price (especially considering the limited supply, semi collectible limit edition, $5k or so in included options that would be extra on an extreme.) That said, I would be really sad to have to sell this vehicle and not sure what alternatives I would have to replace it.
If there is a problem, you could theoretically get the credit card involved with a charge back. Though the credit card company may not accept that if the transaction was legitimate.
That is correct. Charge-backs do not just happen because you ask them to do it. They start an inquiry and if the vendor (in this case Fisker) can provide the information to the CC company that the transaction was legitimate, they take no action.
I have never found a clear definition of what is considered "resale." My assumption is if you do not have a resale license you are not reselling the car (if you pay sales tax/fee on the original purchase then you did not resell it). There is a form in California allowing you to buy out a lease and resell within 10 days without paying taxes/fees - don't use that form!
Exactly. If I buy my Ocean One (never having been in one or test driven) and end up not likely the car, I should be able to sell it. Here's the catch, even if I don't claim the $7500 tax credit, the second person can't claim it either due to it being a used car. So I might as well claim the credit.
Im not tax professional but I think their is a stipulation in the amendmant of the tax credit that you have to have/own the vehicle in question for so long to qualify for the credit. If you buy it then just like month later sell it you are not considered the first owner anymore it will go to the person who buys it from you.
As only 5000 Ones will exist worldwide, they might have collectible value and owners might be able to sell it at a premium.
