Fisker, a new luxury sports car hybrid automotive company, has opened a small dealership in Downtown Bellevue. The dealership is owned by the O’Brien Auto Group, which owns Lexus of Bellevue and several other dealerships in the Puget Sound area.
Fisker started delivering the Fisker Karma in the 2nd half of 2011. According to the salesperson at the dealership, the network of dealers is about 50 nationwide. The Fisker Karma is a plug-in hybrid, which means that it runs on both electricity and gas. The 4-door sports car gets 20 – 52 mpg according to the EPA.
Pricing starts at $102,000 for the basic model and tops out at $116,000. Customers can also qualify for a $7,500 tax credit on their income taxes when purchasing a Fisker Karma.
The dealership is located in an unexpected space, next door to several restaurants, a massage parlor, a gun store, and other stores within a strip mall. It is not where you typically expect a luxury car dealership to be. The property is a part of the long-term expansion plan for Washington Square. The location has primary visibility on NE 8th St. and a high level of traffic outside, which is likely the reason it was chosen.
Servicing for the vehicles will take place at Lexus of Bellevue.
The dealership is open Monday – Saturday at 10692 NE 8th St., Bellevue, WA, 98004.
