Hyundai has introduced the Ioniq 5 XRT, a rugged take on its electric SUV with new cladding, wheels, and a slightly lifted stance for better off road capability. Alongside it, the 2025 Ioniq 5 refresh brings key updates like a rear wiper, wireless CarPlay, and more physical controls, USB-C and even NACS. Jordan and Patrick and Liv from the Mach-E Vlog break down their first impressions, off road performance of the XRT, and how it compares to the Mach-E Rally. Shoutout to our sponsors for more in...
Feb 19, 2025•41 min•Ep. 521
Kia reveals the EV4 sedan and hatchback, the budget-friendly EV2, and the PV5 electric van ahead of EV Day. Here’s what we know so far! 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/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spot...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min•Ep. 519
In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with Jules, a Polestar 3 owner, to hear his firsthand experience living with the EV. After owning multiple Teslas and a Rivian R1T, he shares how the Polestar 3 compares in terms of driving dynamics, build quality, software, and daily usability. Want to be on an episode of the Out of Spec Podcast to talk more about your EV, email me at: isaiah@outofspecstudios.com Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort ...
Feb 18, 2025•42 min•Ep. 520
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra just set a new Shanghai International Circuit lap record, beating the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with a time of 2:09.94, and this ins't the first time it's won against the Turbo GT. Xiaomi's 1,527 (1548*) horsepower, a 201 mph top speed, and a 1.8-second 0-60 is setting new records. Are Chinese EVs redefining performance and becoming the benchmark? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclai...
Feb 18, 2025•9 min•Ep. 518
BYD’s God’s Eye (DiPilot) brings advanced driver assistance to its entire lineup, but how does it compare to Tesla’s FSD? We break down its features, LiDAR integration, and whether this free OTA update puts BYD ahead in China’s self-driving race. 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 Ap...
Feb 17, 2025•15 min•Ep. 517
We dive into the recent price increases at Rivian Adventure Network stations across the United States. Almost every station has seen a rise in cost, with some locations experiencing increases as high as $0.29 per kWh. When comparing Rivian's new rates to Tesla's Superchargers and Electrify America, it makes Rivian's Adventure Network much less competitive. Thank you to Chad from Rivian Roamer and Chris Hilbert to help get more insights on this situation. Chad: rivianroamer.com Chris: x.com/hilbe...
Feb 16, 2025•14 min•Ep. 516
The new Tesla Model Y is hitting Tesla showrooms across the country and at the same time, Tesla is starting demo drives, first in Austin and Dallas! With the first deliveries around the corner, Tesla is ramping the Model Y at all of their factories. Here's what you need to know! 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://ww...
Feb 15, 2025•9 min•Ep. 515
U.S. Senators have reintroduced a bill that would impose a new tax on electric vehicle owners to fund the Highway Trust Fund aka HTF. This legislation aims to equalize contributions to road maintenance between gas and electric vehicle drivers. 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...
Feb 15, 2025•17 min•Ep. 514
Tesla tests new anti-theft technologies at Superchargers, introducing a dye-based pressurized system to combat cable theft. 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/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...
Feb 12, 2025•8 min•Ep. 513
The next gen Nissan Leaf is on its way, and it's bringing some big changes! Nissan is shifting away from the traditional hatchback design, leaning toward a more SUV/CUV form factor to compete in today’s EV market. But will it still be the affordable, practical EV it's known for? Let's break down the latest prototype sightings, potential specs, charging upgrades, and what this means for Nissan’s EV future. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: V...
Feb 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 512
In this episode, Coleton, Kyle and Tijmen dive into Tesla Model 3 performance suspension upgrades, sharing their experiences with Mountain Pass Performance and Unplugged Performance setups. From smooth installs to failures, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and which setup they recommend. 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: Y...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 511
IONNA’s EV charging network is officially live, and we were on the ground at the grand opening in Apex, North Carolina, where BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota came together to launch this new network. Let's explore IONNA’s plans to deploy 30,000 charging stalls by 2030. 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 al...
Feb 08, 2025•48 min•Ep. 510
Jordan, Kyle, Mike and Ben (the OG Out of Spec Podcast team!) talk about buying and road-tripping a 2019 Tesla Model S Standard Range with 250,000 miles. Plus all the cars in Mike and Ben's garage and recent EV history. 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://podca...
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 509
Rivian is expanding its commercial van sales beyond Amazon, allowing businesses and fleet buyers to place orders soon! In this episode with Jose from RivianTrackr, we dive into everything you need to know from pricing, specs, charging capabilities, and how to get in contact with Rivian to start your order. We also discuss potential fleet customers, Rivian’s charging strategy, and what this means for the automakers future. Thank You Jose for joining me: RivianTrackr.com Shoutout to our sponsors f...
Feb 06, 2025•30 min•Ep. 508
Mercedes-Benz EVs now have access to Tesla Superchargers with adapters in the U.S., with Canada following later this year. Native NACS is expected later this year as well. Mercedes NACS video: https://youtu.be/qmH1qqQzKm0 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://pod...
Feb 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 507
Tesla is rolling out new incentives for the Cybertruck, making it more appealing than ever. Buyers can now take advantage of a $7,500 tax credit, lower lease prices, and even free supercharging and free XPEL wraps for Foundation Series models. But are these deals a sign of growing demand or an effort to move excess inventory? 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. Fin...
Feb 04, 2025•11 min•Ep. 506
What does it take to repair and master complex EV systems? We sit down with Alex who shares how he tackles high-voltage powertrains, battery failures, and drivetrain issues in older and out of warranty electric vehicles. From early repair challenges to mastering Tesla drive units, this is a deep dive into the world of EV repair with Alex from Out of Spec Renew. Check Out, Out of Spec Renew - https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecRenew Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links be...
Feb 03, 2025•19 min•Ep. 505
Jordan and Tijmen went to Columbus Ohio to explore Honda's EV Hub. They are years behind in the general EV landscape but they're hoping to change it all with production in the next couple years. 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/us/podcast/...
Feb 02, 2025•38 min•Ep. 504
Ford is taking EV motorsports to another next level this year with the Mustang Mach-E NASCAR prototype and the Ford Mustang Mach-E Pikes Peak racer. Fresh from the Ford Performance 2025 season launch event, let's dive into these performance electric vehicles and what they mean for the future of motorsports. 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 thes...
Feb 01, 2025•17 min•Ep. 503
I sat down with Corbin, who just took delivery of a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 with native NACS, to hear about his 2,000-mile road trip across the country. He tested Tesla Superchargers, Electrify America, EVGO/Pilot, Rivian Adventure Network, and even Ionna stations, facing both smooth sessions and unexpected issues along the way. With Tesla’s 500V limit on V3 cabinets, using NACS on an 800V EV isn’t as easy as it sounds. Thank You Corbin, check out his channel and roadtrip video here: https://www.yo...
Jan 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 502
Check Out Our Out of Spec Data: https://outofspecstudios.com/charging Tesla has officially uncorked all V4 Supercharger posts in North America, allowing the Cybertruck to charge at up to 325kW! This is made possible by increasing amperage to 900A, thanks to the improved cooling of V4 dispensers. However, these chargers are still using V3 cabinets, meaning they remain limited to 500V output. What does this mean for Cybertruck owners? Will other Tesla vehicles see faster charging speeds? And when ...
Jan 29, 2025•19 min•Ep. 501
Join Kyle, VP of Powertrain Emad Dlala and CEO Peter Rawlinson for an in-depth discussion about the crazy fast charging capabilities of the Lucid Gravity, which achieves 400 kW fast charging, seamless Tesla Supercharger integration, as much as 225kW at relatively low 400V chargers without splitting the pack, and the highest cell energy efficiency with it's 926V architecture. From its real world advantages in charging and range, efficiencies in production and cost, and with help from a new advanc...
Jan 28, 2025•56 min•Ep. 500
Lacey has spent a little more than nine months with her Nissan Ariya, and she’s back on the Out of Spec Podcast to share her experience. From leasing the EV at a great price to moving cross country with it, she dives into what she loves about the Ariya, what could be improved, and what it’s like living with this EV every day. We also explore her career in energy efficiency and EV infrastructure, plus her insights from becoming a certified EV technician. What are your thoughts on the Ariya? Let u...
Jan 27, 2025•40 min•Ep. 499
The Volvo EX30 is finally making its way to the U.S., built in Belgium to avoid Chinese EV tariffs imposed by the US. Starting at $44,900, it's a big jump from the original $35,000 first advertised, but that is because this base version we get in the US today is a dual-motor AWD, so it isn't the cheapest Volvo expects to ship, yet. Yes we will still get the RWD version starting at a lower price. This AWD version offers 243 miles of EPA-estimated range and a quick 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds. In thi...
Jan 26, 2025•19 min•Ep. 498
The North American Charging Standard (NACS) OR SAE J3400 is the EV standard charging for 2025. With more automakers joining Tesla's Supercharger network and releasing vehicles equipped with native NACS, the EV charging landscape is evolving rapidly. From Hyundai and Kia to Jaguar Land Rover and BMW, let's break down which brands are adapting, what vehicles are coming, and how adapters play a role in this transition. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Col...
Jan 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 497
Thank You Walter from The Network Architect Channel (TNAC) for joining me: https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannel Gas station companies like BP Pulse and TravelCenters of America, Shell, Pilot Flying J, and Love’s are reshaping EV charging infrastructure across the country with their existing gas station infrastructure. In this video, Walter from @thenetworkarchitectchannel and I explore how these players are rolling out new charging stations across their station, and what infrastru...
Jan 24, 2025•22 min•Ep. 496
The Model Y Juniper (next generation) is FINALLY coming to the United States and Canada! Here's what we know! Watch Kyle review: https://youtu.be/Ts9RycgZhpw?feature=shared Save $1000 on a New Tesla with Jordan's Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/jordan491998 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/outofspecp...
Jan 24, 2025•15 min•Ep. 495
Let's discuss Tesla’s price increases in Canada starting February 1st. Prices are set to rise by up to $9,000 CAD (up to $14,000 compared to Dec 2024), and we explore how the loss of federal rebates and potential tariffs could be driving these changes. We also examine the broader impact on EV pricing and demand in Canada because Tesla may not be the only automaker introducing pricing increased in Canada. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Vi...
Jan 23, 2025•11 min•Ep. 494
Canoo, the EV startup, has officially filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, marking the end of its operations. Despite working with NASA, the Department of Defense, USPS and Walmart, the company faced the unability to secure critical funding, including a loan from the Department of Energy. In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we discuss Canoo's challenges, the broader struggles of EV startups. Why do so many EV companies fail, and what lessons can be learned from Canoo's story? Shoutout to our ...
Jan 20, 2025•14 min•Ep. 493
Francie is back on the Out of Spec Podcast, this time as a guest! In this episode, after a year of the Springroll being in the OOS family and thousands of miles on the road, Francie shares her honest take: what’s improved, what’s still quirky, and whether VinFast is just as cute as when she just got it. Let's catch up on Francie and even talk bout what new EV she has added to her family. Don’t miss her unique perspective as a former host of Out of Spec! Francie's Twitter: https://x.com/hey_franc...
Jan 19, 2025•37 min•Ep. 492
