Out of Spec Podcast

Episode 401: Join Francie as she walks you through the map of the US pointing out stretches of highways and freeways that lack EV charging infrastructure. Rural charging numbers have grown a bit quicker than urban in recent years. Plug in for all the details. Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2024/05/23/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-in-the-u-s...

Episode 400: Plug in with Francie today to get all the details on the Volvo EX30 delay in the US market. She reads the emails to owners, shares your options as a reservation holder, and goes into all the details about Volvo EX30 specs. Links: - https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/ Kyle's tweet: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1806026240890962075 Shoutout to our sponsors for more inf...

Episode 399: Join Francie as she goes over her top tips to help have the best EV road trip! Definitely let us know in the comments what your #1 EV road trip would be. [ CHAPTERS ] 0:00 Introduction About EV Road Trips 02:47 Know Your EV 04:53 Download & Use The Apps! 07:23 Have Your EV Charging Supplies - Chargers, Adapters, Etc. 08:41 Follow EV Charging Etiquette 10:23 Have An EV Charging Str...

Episode 398: Sit down with Francie on today's episode as she goes over the list of functionalities that the Volvo EX90 may or may not have at the time of launch. When is a product too incomplete to deliver to customers? Good questions, let's plug in to discuss. Volvo's list of functionalities and features: https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10543 Shoutout to our sponsors for more i...

Episode 397: Join Francie, Jose from  @riviantrackr  and Jordan from Out of Spec to dive into the details of what this means! Software is HUGE when it comes to EVs so what does this mean if Rivian and Volkswagen are forming a joint venture to address it together? Plug in for all the details, implications, and opinions. Press release: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-and-volkswa...

Episode 396: Join Francie as she dives into news about Tesla manufacturing EVs in the US - some that are and some that are not eligible for the federal EV tax credit. She breaks down the battery differences, the tax credit requirements, eligible Tesla models, and more. Tesla inventory: https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=80525&range=200 Shoutout to our sponsors for mor...

Episode 395: Join Francie on today's episode as she talks about how the latest update to her VinFast VF8 fixed basically all her problems - even if she had to go to Kansas to get it. She discusses the changes, OTA updates in general, VinFast's approach vs. other EV manufacturers, and more. Plug in! Vinfast store locator: https://vinfastauto.us/find-us Tesla update website: https://www.tesla.com/su...

Episode 394: Are you curious about the place of EVs in the traditionally combustion engine racing, autocross, and other performance competitions? Then tune in for this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast with Jon Bickford to learn about his experience using a Tesla Model 3 in racing events. Francie, Jerome from  @OutofSpecRenew  , and Jon chat about all his modifications, the advantages o...

Episode 393: Francie gives you a quick update on Tesla's Model 3 (Refresh) pricing with the new EV tax credit options. She compares the different options and values for the Long Range, RWD, and Performance options so you have all the info to compare when shopping for any EV on the market. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com fo...

Episode 392: In today's interview, Francie & Rich Mohr from  @ChargePointnet  explore the recent announcement of ChargePoint and LG Electronics joining forces. They discuss ChargePoint's decision to expand its software platform to work with third-party chargers, specifically LG's hardware, and analyze the potential impact of this collaboration on the future of EV charging infrastruct...

Episode 391: Francie presents the numbers from Magna, the manufacturer of the Fisker Ocean, and it does not look great. The former Fisker Ocean owner, Brian, talks with Francie about his regrets with the Fisker Ocean. Join them in a conversation about the experience of owning the car, and moving on! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit foc...

Episode 390: Francie recaps the second and final leg of her EV roadtrip taking the VinFast VF8 from Tennessee to Colorado. She talks about the VinFast software update dealership experience, charging stops, all the facts & figures she's gathered, and her thoughts about the trip overall. Thanks for your support as she traveled across the country! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information fin...

Episode 389: Join Francie on her first charging stop from Tennessee to Colorado at Franklin's Charging in Little Rock, Arkansas. Take the full tour with Francie and JT - the mastermind of the operation - and learn about the origin story of this EV charging lounge in the middle of Arkansas, the daily work put into the station, and JT's plans for the future. Plugshare for Franklin's: https://www.plu...

Episode 388: Join Francie from Wichita as she updates you on the first leg of her road trip in the VinFast out to Colorado. She talks about the stats along the way, charging stops highlights and lowlights, and pontificates about boutique EV charging stations vs. lifeless parking lot stations. Francie's (  @heyfrancie  ) twitter: https://x.com/hey_francie Shoutout to our sponsors for more...

Episode 387: Join Francie as she tries the universal EV hard reset and sees it work for her VinFast VF8! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

386: Join Francie and Max to talk about the specs of the 2025 Polestar 3 that is finally here. They discuss the delays leading up to this EV SUV hitting the market, the details on the launch editions available now, and Polestar's strategy to compete in this market. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1FWpJ2YQVAs Polestar: https://www.polestar.com/us/polestar-3/ MotorTrend: https://www.motortrend.co...

Episode 385: Join Francie as she goes over the specs of the new R1 lineup refresh AKA Rivian's 2nd generation changes to the R1T and R1S. Later she is joined by Tom from  @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  and Jose from  @riviantrackr  to see what these 2 Rivian owners think of these updates - are they enough? Is there more missing? Let's plug in! Kyle's X article: https://x.com/...

Episode 384: Due to her own forgetfulness, Francie almost makes a leisurely run out to the countryside a situation of a stranded VinFast VF8! She goes over the biggest issues, her plans for servicing, and efficiency of this outing in her EV. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up...

Episode 382: Join Francie and Jordan from the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula to chat about Polaris's electric RANGER XP Kinetic side-by-side, outdoor recreation turned electric, Yotta's EV chargers, and even more details about this first-of-its-kind project! Polaris press release: https://prn.to/3XbuQtT Yotta energy: https://www.yottaenergy.com/ Hamilton's North Coast Adventures: h...

Episode 382: Join Francie and Kelly, who had his at home EV charger sliced and stolen in under 40 seconds right from his front door. Kelly caught it all on camera and they discuss how many chargers are vandalized and stolen, what you can do to prevent it, and more! Kelly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhdGCyUrBag Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - For...

Francie travels to North Carolina to experience the unveiling of Kempower's new factory. Straight from Finland, this proven charging hardware manufacturer has always been of special interest due to their satelitte system and great reliability. Francie asks the CEO, Tomi Ristimäki, some important questions! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Vi...

Episode 380: Francie brings you the updates on all the currently live and operational sites brought to you by NEVI funding. What are they rated on PlugShare? Where are they? What's the hardware? Tune in for the details. Links/sources used to support today's show: - Ohio: https://www.plugshare.com/location/581134 - New York: https://www.plugshare.com/location/569922 - Pennsylvania: https://www.plug...

Episode 379: On today's episode, a friend of Out of Spec named Lacey sits down with Francie to talk all about how she leased a 2023 Nissan ARIYA for extremely cheap, what she likes and dislikes, how she manages to find free charging all over her town, and talks about all the incentives Colorado offers for consumers looking to drive electric. Drive Clean Colorado: https://drivecleancolorado.org/ EV...

Episode 378: Join Francie and Kyle as they sit down to discuss the F-150 Lightning with Darren Palmer, VP of electric vehicle programs at Ford. They dive into the details of how the truck came to be and the development cycle of Ford's electric offerings in light of the F-150 Lightnings 2 year anniversary. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Vis...

Episode 377: Join Francie and Amy Soderquist as they talk about the question us EV drivers and enthusiasts often ask, "why is that charger there instead of here?" and other frequently asked EV charging infrastructure questions. Amy has a background with Electrify America, site acquisition, SEAM Group, and EV charger planning. Seam Group: https://www.seamgroup.com/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more...