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Right-Hand Drive, Left-Hand Problems: FOA in the EU & UK

🌊 Ocean Currents Podcast – FOA in the EU & UK In this episode of *Ocean Currents*, Andrew, Miles, and Bill are joined by FOA leaders Geeta (Denmark) and José (UK) to tackle one big topic: *life as a Fisker Ocean owner in the EU & UK*. They explore the unique challenges, unexpected pros, and passionate community efforts that keep these EVs on the road — from sourcing rare right-hand drive parts to fixing ICC boot loops at 3 AM. Watch for stories of cross-border rescues, creative problem solving, software update rollouts, abandoned cars turned bargains, and the shared global spirit of FOA. 📌 Topics covered: Why EU & UK owners are just as vital to FOA as U.S. members The right-hand drive advantage… and headaches Abandoned Fiskers in the UK and registration nightmares Language barriers, translation solutions, and global collaboration Software versions 2.1 vs 2.2: Are you missing much? Parts sourcing wins in Europe (and door handle drama) Crowdfunded parts buys & ski-trip roadside repairs ICC boot loop horror stories & the fix born in Europe Building the FOA app together, in multiple languages Why patience and community matter most ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & why EU/UK presence matters in FOA 2:20 – Do EU owners feel left out? Geeta’s perspective 4:38 – Danish owners, Henrik Fisker pride, & buyer confidence 7:37 – José on the UK scene & abandoned Fiskers 10:54 – Pros/cons of right-hand drive ownership 11:18 – OS versions: 2.1 vs 2.2 differences 13:10 – Overcoming language barriers in FOA 13:47 – How many RHD cars exist? Finance laws & returns 16:15 – Service coverage across UK & Ireland 17:33 – Parts availability in Europe vs U.S. 19:21 – No EU recalls: paying for repairs out-of-pocket 20:46 – Crowdfunding & sharing water pumps 23:06 – Community-led roadside rescues & repairs 24:36 – EV sounds & Fisker “space station” noise complaints 27:01 – The fun (and pain) of hands-on ownership 30:07 – Making FOA one global club, not EU vs NA 32:51 – Time zone challenges & late-night fixes 35:39 – The “dual door lock sound” bug 36:21 – Remote troubleshooting adventures 38:04 – Boot loop fixes & months without screens 41:18 – How the EU led the ICC boot loop solution 44:21 – Final advice: patience & perspective 47:14 – The FOA app: funded & built by the community 49:00 – Right-hand drive bargains & closing thoughts 50:03 – A few examples of the ICC boot loop fix in Europe 51:01 – Wrap-up & what’s next for FOA If you’re an FOA member, Fisker owner, or just passionate about EVs and community-driven problem solving, this episode is for you.