Episode 310: Kyle and Jordan discuss the outcome and results of our recent towing test. We took the Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Silverado EV 4WT, and Rivian R1T from Denver to Grand Junction and back. All while towing equivalent trailers loaded with a Tesla Model 3. 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. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kemp...
Mar 27, 2024•35 min•Ep. 310
Episode 308: Welcome back to the @kempower 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. In this week's episode, Francie discusses the EV revolution with Ashley Edwards and Jed Routh. EVs are gaining popularity but still have a long way to go. EV charging infrastructure must support current EVs while also considering future needs and requirements. Ashley and Jed expl...
Mar 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 309
Episode 309: Dive into today’s episode all about how public Level 2 electric vehicle charging has the potential to fit into our cities, onto our curbsides, and even pay for itself! Expert Kelly Carmichael joins Francie to talk in depth about the research he has completed on level 2 public charging with the BCIT in Canada, the details of Level 2 charging requirements, how street lamps can serve as sources for electricity, and how we can scale up this critical EV infrastructure to meet growing EV ...
Mar 26, 2024•43 min•Ep. 308
Episode 307: Francie goes over a relatively secret lease offering for the 2024 Ioniq 6 lease deal from Hyundai! Only available until April 1 2024 - come along as she goes over all the details for this lease option. Thanks to CarsDirect for the great reporting: https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-secret-239-mo-lease-is-crazy-cheap Ioniq 6 website: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/offers/detail?Model=IONIQ%206&ModelYear=2024&YrSerCd=2024A&ModelGroupCd=A004&am...
Mar 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 307
Episode 306: Join Francie and Jose @riviantrackr on today's episode to talk about what we can all expect if we go out and charge a Rivian on the Tesla Supercharger network. They talk about the easy charging experience, data displayed, adapters, and interoperability. Jose's twitter/X account: https://x.com/RivianTrackr/status/1770846261026971701?s=20 Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery ...
Mar 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 306
Episode 305: Join Francie and Jerome from the @OutofSpecRenew Channel as they dive into all of the Tesla Model 3 Performance specs and speculation that we've all been seeing online. They go into the drive train, performance adjustments, potential Ludicrous models, its place in the electric vehicle market, & why everyone is excited for this EV. Sources used to support this episode: - https://www.tesla.com/support/fsd-transfer - https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-3-ludicrous-performan...
Mar 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 305
Episode 304: EG Group is the first organization to buy and install Tesla V4 Supercharging hardware to offer EV charging to their customers. Francie goes into detail about EG Group, Tesla's EV charging disruptive move, site installation details & considerations, and other oil giants that are moving into electric vehicle industry technology. Links to support today's show - Electrek's article: https://electrek.co/2024/03/21/first-non-tesla-branded-v4-superchargers-are-being-deployed/ evpoint's ...
Mar 21, 2024•12 min•Ep. 304
Episode 303: Jordan calls in from Spain to talk about his recent trip to Munich to check out Audi's all new Q6 e-tron. He talks about the trip, where this EV fits in the lineup, the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform from audi, next-gen battery technology and more! Audi Q6 e-tron: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-q6-e-tron-15442 All images credited to Audi Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full detail...
Mar 21, 2024•25 min•Ep. 303
Episode 302: Francie hops on the podcast to discuss the breaking news of a ChargePoint network wide outage for their in-app capabilities. Apparently, you are still able to charge by tapping your phone, credit card chip, or RFID card at the charger. ChargePoint tweets: - https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770254506686833004 - https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770474449789387069 ChargePoint guide for tapping phone to pay: - https://www.chargepoint.com/blog/charge-your-ev-your-phon...
Mar 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 302
Episode 301: Welcome back to the @kempower 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. Join us this week as Francie sits down with Stephen Tok to discuss fast charging reliability. Kempower's products are designed from the ground up with reliability in mind. Listen in on this episode to hear more details about the reliability of Kempower's hardware and software. Fi...
Mar 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 301
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 sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/...
Mar 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 300
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, competition, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: ht...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 299
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 more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempo...
Mar 17, 2024•56 min
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 for reliability?: 36:45 Liability: 49:00 Imagine a perfect world: 53:52 What does the future look l...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.c...
Mar 14, 2024•12 min
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 future of charging and the role of government incentives and regulation. Find out more about Kempower...
Mar 13, 2024•33 min
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.com/america/charging-solutions/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ou...
Mar 12, 2024•11 min
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 find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/amer...
Mar 11, 2024•22 min
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.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/...
Mar 10, 2024•36 min•Ep. 292
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 Tesla's charging network. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star...
Mar 09, 2024•21 min•Ep. 291
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 information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: htt...
Mar 08, 2024•12 min
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: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Fin...
Mar 08, 2024•33 min•Ep. 290
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/ Intro: 0:00 Elephant Energy: 3:04 How we need to change the grid: 8:15 Home electrification: 12:55...
Mar 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 289
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/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: ...
Mar 06, 2024•11 min•Ep. 288
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 dive into some unique aspects of the company. Stay tuned for the rest of the series! Shoutout to our s...
Mar 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 287
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.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Find us on all of thes...
Mar 05, 2024•12 min•Ep. 286
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 manufacturers: 21:06 “Politics” of EVs: 24:19 Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their lin...
Mar 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 285
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/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: htt...
Mar 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 284
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 thoughts: 20:35 Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge:...
Mar 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 283
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 below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 282
