Out of Spec Podcast

Episode 300: Francie recaps the Electrification 2024 event in Savannah, Georgia hosted by EPRI. She goes over companies she saw at the event like Kempower and itselectric, along with the panels she attended about electrifying forklifts and shipyards, dolphins, the city, and her general takeaways from the trip! Electrification 2024 website: https://www.electrification2024.com/ Shoutout to our spons...

Episode 299: Francie and Jose from  @riviantrackr  hop on the podcast to break some news that will make any Rivian R1T or R1S owners and drivers very happy - Rivian EVs can now access the Tesla Supercharger network and charge their EVs using a charging adapter, if they have one. They go over all the details of Rivian's announcement, what drivers can expect to see and experience, adapters...

Francie sits down with fellow VinFast VF8 owners Judy and Larry. They discuss the realities of owning one of the worst-reviewed new cars. Join in for this episode to hear why these owners actually like their VF8s! Another thank you to Judy and Larry for joining us on the podcast! Link to podcast answering your VF8 questions: https://youtu.be/DAKRvE2SH7U?feature=shared Shoutout to our sponsors for...

Francie sits down with EV infrastructure lawyer Jason Goldfarb to explore the world of broken EV chargers. Join this episode to hear why broken chargers are such a big problem, some potential solutions, and the importance of due diligence. Intro: 0:00 Root causes for charger unreliability: 8:30 NEVI: 16:06 Potential successful strategies: 21:20 Importance of due diligence: 27:00 Who is responsible...

Francie dives into the details of what Ford has been up to lately - electric vehicle wise, that is! She discusses recent price changes in the F-150 Lightning and Mach-E EV models from Ford, recent sales numbers, access to the Tesla Supercharger network, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: ht...

Welcome back to the @kempower podcast series where we highlight aspects of the company's work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere. This week, Ashley Edwards and Jed Routh talk us through Kempower's current product lineup. They explore the important factors in creating a good user experience. They also discuss the f...

Francie hops on the podcast to go over the details of the Cadillac LYRIQ being now eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. LYRIQ website: https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriq Federal tax credit link: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower...

Kyle comes onto the podcast to tell Francie all about the Electrify America electric vehicle charging hub/flagship in San Francisco, California. He speaks to the EV charging hardware, his experience, the tour, cool aspects, what he liked about it, and more. Full tour video on  @OutofSpecReviews  : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQog0DtALs Shoutout to our sponsors for more information f...

Join Francie as she goes over her impressions of the VinFast VF8 Eco after 1 month and 1,000 miles. She speaks to her likes and dislikes, answers your questions Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.you...

In this episode, Kyle debriefs Francie on his experience using a Ford F150 Lightning on Tesla's Supercharger network during a road trip. Fast Charging in the US will change dramatically as more and more manufacturers gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network, but the transition may not be perfectly smooth. Join us to hear about some of the challenges associated with charging other vehicles on Te...

Francie jumps on the podcast today to bring you breaking EV news: the Chevrolet Blazer EV is back on sale with all new pricing + available tax credit incentives for eligible dealers/customers. She brings you all the details from Chevy, new price details, and more. Thumbnail credit: Chevrolet Fed Tax Credit website: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml Shoutout to our sponsors for more inf...

Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On this episode Jordan + Liv & Patrick (  @MachE_VLOG  ) talk about everything they saw at the Rivian R2 Event and Unveiling. They discuss the details of the presentation, R2, R3, R3X, and their thoughts about this exciting next step for this all electric vehicle brand! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - St...

Francie and DR discuss how to make a home more climate friendly and highlight the work at Elephant Energy. DR explains how careful planning can minimize costs while maximizing returns. The benefits aren't only environmental, as home electrification can lead to major cost savings! Thank you again to DR at Elephant Energy! See how you can make your home climate friendly at https://elephantenergy.com...

Join Francie as she discusses the new BYD Dolphin. The Dolphin is extremely affordable but BYD's CEO says it will not come to the US market. Francie also talks about the importance of this vehicle beyond the US market. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions...

Welcome back to the Kempower podcast series where we highlight aspects of their work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere. On this episode, Francie and Kyle sit down to chat with Imani McCreary, Jed Routh, and Marcus Suvanto from Kempower. They discuss the progress in US expansion since they last spoke. They also di...

Francie examines the updated Ioniq 5. While the Ioniq 5 was already a compelling vehicle, the 2025 refresh manages to make significant improvements. Join us for this episode to hear all the details! Link to Out of Spec Reviews video on the Ioniq 5 N: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdwC47cTzBg Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starchar...

Francie sits down to catch up with Max! After a recent visit to Kazakhstan, Max shares his observations and some of his conversations. Francie and Max explore the Kazakhstan policies that lead to Chinese manufacturing dominating the market. Intro: 0:00 Kazakhstan: 1:18 EVs in Kazakhstan: 5:56 Zeekr: 8:10 EV infrastructure: 13:54 Government incentives and policies: 17:34 Lotus: 18:33 Chinese manufa...

Emad has had his Kia EV6 Wind for over 2 years now, so Jordan asks about everything he's gone through, from the issues to the joys of EV life in the city. It was their first EV and they're struggling to picture life without! Emad's YouTube (and Instagram):  @Emadifications  Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/cha...

Francie catches up with Kyle after he tests the new facelifted 2024 VW ID.4. They discuss the new updates and how it compares with other EVs. Intro: 0:00 Which ID.4 models are updated?: 1:41 Federal tax credit: 5:10 Software changes: 8:04 Hardware changes: 10:56 Facelift ID.4 vs pre-facelift and other competition: 14:12 NACS: 15:30 More on the ID.4 and VW: 16:24 New sound system: 19:13 Concluding...

Francie catches up with the Out Of Spec team to discuss what they did in February and what they're looking forward to in March. Stay tuned to hear from each member of the team! Intro: 0:00 Dave: 1:19 Ryan: 10:09 Andrew: 13:37 Coleton: 17:18 Max: 22:34 Jerome: 32:44 Jordan: 41:38 49:51: Kyle 56:24: What YouTube channels are we watching? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links...

Francie and Kyle sit down with Robert Hayes, Manager of Public Charging and Customer Experience, to discuss Ford's latest announcement. Starting February 29, 2024, Ford EV owners will be able to log onto their Ford Pass to order their fast charging adapter for free. Shipments are expected to start at the end of March. Ford owners can sign up to get their adapter at ford.com/fastchargingadapter Cla...

Episode 280 Huge news from Stellantis! Sit down with Francie to hear how this Legacy manufacturer turned a profit on EVs. Podcast on Stellantis announcing NACS: https://youtu.be/RJGr0_C3g1Y?feature=shared Ram ProMaster EV: https://www.ramtrucks.com/revolution/ram-promaster-ev.html Sources used in today's show: Stellantis turns profit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/15/business/stellantis-earnings-ele...

Francie sits down with Kyle to review all the technical details of the 2025 Porsche Taycan. Kyle provides information from Porsche presentations and explains how the vehicle sets new standards when it comes to efficiency, charging, thermal management, and driving dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie discusses the latest innovation in efficiency from Hyundai. Although the efficiency gains from this alone may seem small, many innovations combined can create appreciable improvements in efficiency and range. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie, Grant, and Felicia discuss the realities of towing with an EV. Grant and Felicia recently completed a 3,000 mile journey towing a camper trailer with their ID.4. While the trip was not fast, it went relatively smoothly. Tune in to hear all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.