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Ep 451ChargePoint Launches Omni Port Built-In Adapter On Future & Existing EV Charging Stations!

Episode 451: Join Francie on today's episode as she speak with Rob Newton, Sr Director of Product Marketing at ChargePoint to speak about the all new offering: the Omni Port. A built in adapter to ChargePoint EV charging stations that should, in theory, lead to less confusion and more opportunities for EV chargers everywhere if it's done right! Tune in for the details on the design, deployment, and experience for electric vehicle drivers & ChargePoint hardware owners. ChargePoint press release: https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-eliminates-ev-charging-connector-confusion-omni-port-adaptable-charging @ChargePointnet  YouTube Omni Port video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAHWnbdyLgShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#evcharging #nacs #chargepoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202420 min

Ep 450Polestar 3 EV SUV Rolls Off The Line At US Production Plant!

Episode 450: Join Francie as she dives into all the details of Polestar's announcement of the Polestar 3 electric vehicle SUV being built, produced, and distributed out of their American EV facility in South Carolina. She talks details about this EV SUV, how Volvo rolls into this all, and all the other helpful info we know about this EV. Polestar's Tweet: https://x.com/PolestarCars/status/1823706880369103266 Polestar's press release: https://www.polestar.com/global/news/polestar-3-manufactured-in-usa Specs: https://www.polestar.com/us/polestar-3/specifications/ Volvo's press release from June: https://www.volvocars.com/en-th/news/electrification/the-fully-electric-ex90-suv-is-now-in-production/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#polestar3 #electricvehicle #volvo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202415 min

Ep 449EV Sales Are Up Globally - Here's All The Facts

Episode 449: Are EV sales really down? Let's take a look at the numbers and see what the market says. Francie tackles the different EV markets and looks at the sales numbers compared to the last few 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#evmarket #market #global Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202416 min

Ep 448Who’s Responsible for EV Chargers After Installation with an EV Infrastructure Attorney

Episode 448: Francie sits down with EV infrastructure lawyer Jason Goldfarb to explore how we can clarify responsiblity for EV chargers after they have been installed. How can we get the proper contracts in place to make sure that we get the uptime we need for this critical infrastructure. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#ev #lawyer #uptime #infrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 20241h 21m

Ep 447The States w/ Highest EV Ownership & Most Chargers Installed!

Episode 447: Francie explores the States again, this time on a mission to find out the states with the most and the least charging ports per registeres electric vehicle. A good indication for EV infrastructure in the specific state! 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#states #ev #infrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 202417 min

Ep 446Don't Forget About The Used EV Tax Credit

Episode 446: Francie explores the forgotten tax credit that are on used electric cars. Maybe you can find a fantastic bargain using these incentives. Listen in to hear more about the used EV market. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#used #ev #bargain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 202417 min

Ep 445GM Doesn’t Have Supercharger Access Yet But It Should Be Soon!

Episode 445: Francie discusses charging adapters and Supercharging access. Is GM the next to adopt, and have they officially endorsed a third-party adapter? What are automakers saying about third-party NACS adapters? Let’s find out!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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#gm #supercharging #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 202410 min

Ep 444Supercharger Access Absolutely Changes The Game For Ford Mach-E Roadtrips!

Episode 444: Join Francie and Jordan as they chat with Patrick and Liv from  @MachE_VLOG  about their July road trip. They discuss road trip techniques and how access to the Supercharger network has transformed their travel experiences! They also explore the importance of accessibility at charging sites, along with the convenience and amenities available.Check out Mach-E Vlog:youtube.com/@MachE_VLOGthreads.net/@mache_vlogx.com/mache_vlogShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#ford #mache #supercharger #roadtrip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202451 min

Ep 443Discover How Wildly Different EV Incentives & Penalties Are Across States

Episode 443: Join Francie as she investigates how different states impose incentives and penalties on EV drivers. Are EV owners being taxed fairly compared to their ICE-driving counterparts? Discover the disparities and discuss potential solutions to ensure proportionate taxation for all drivers.Map from: https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/electric-vehicles-ev-taxes-state/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#tax #ev #disproportionately Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 202424 min

Ep 442Tesla Uncorks Amperage On Certain V3+ Superchargers Enabling More Than 320kW Charging Power!

Episode 442: Jordan and Kyle discuss the unique "uncorking" that Rafael ( @TesLatino ) discovered on his Cybertruck when charging at over 320kW on a V4 Tesla Supercharger dispenser. Combined with V3 cabinets, this combination is now referred to as "V3+", and we discuss all the details of what happened.Check out TesLatino on YouTube and X to follow along his adventures (and discoveries!)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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202422 min

Ep 441Sincere Chat About Our EV Infrastructure w/ @GridConnections Host Chase Drum

Episode 441: Join two enthusiastic podcast hosts as they dive into EV infrastructure. Francie joins Chase from the GridConnections podcast to discuss the past and present state of EV infrastructure, the challenges we face, and who will lead the installation game of new DC fast chargers. Also discover why Level 2 charging is important and explore much more in this exciting episode!Check out the GridConnections podcast:gridconnections.fmYouTube: www.youtube.com/@UCBHl5x_M8XlEOxVlC2gqmGg X / Twitter: x.com/ConnectionsGridApple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grid-connections/id1532662666Our your preferred podcast platform.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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#grid #ev #infrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 20241h 8m

Ep 440$1.7 Billion Dedicated To Revitalizing Old Plants For EVs

Episode 440: Francie explores the distribution of federal funds. How can we incentivize U.S. manufacturers to modernize their factories, enhancing both production and the local workforce?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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#doe #electricvehicle #federal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 202412 min

Ep 439Rivian Releases Large+ Battery For Second Gen R1S As A Software Locked Max Pack

Episode 439: Jordan and Jose ( @riviantrackr ) discuss the latest news of Rivian now selling Large Pack battery Dual Motor R1S variants by software-limiting Max Pack. Charging limits, possible future unlocking, and lots more discussed heavily as usual!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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#rivian #r1s #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 202422 min

Ep 438If The EV Market Won't Collaborate Then We Can't Compete w/ Chairman of CharIN North America

Episode 438: In this episode, Francie sits down with Oleg Logvinov, Chairman of CharIN North America, to explore the importance of collaboration in the EV industry. They discuss how establishing common standards before the competition heats up can help ensure a seamless and in the end, an optimal user experience for all. How can industry players come together to set these standards and drive the EV market forward? Tune in for a conversation on aligning the EV industry for future success.CharIN resources:  @charine.v.2360  https://www.charin.global/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#charin #charging #competition #nacs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 202444 min

Ep 437The Tesla Model X Is An Ideal Roadtripping EV SUV w/ 3 Rows!

Episode 437: Join Francie in this episode as she sits down with Lacey and Ryan to discuss their thrilling Race to Vegas in a Tesla Model X. They get into the challenges of route planning for the return trip, sharing experiences and stories from the road. Discover how the Tesla Model X performed under pressure, hear insights about navigating the Supercharger network, and explore the unique challenges and surprises of racing electric vehicles.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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#tesla #supercharger #modelx #race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202437 min

Ep 436The New Audi A6 E-Tron Is Here & We Have All The Details

Episode 436: Join Jordan and Kyle as they discuss the details and specifications of the Audi A6 and S6 E-Tron, the latest vehicle unveiled on PPE (Premium Platform Electric). Will this actually come to the USA? Time will tell...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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202439 min

Ep 435EV9 Route Planning Isn’t Perfect But It will Probably Get You There

Episode 435: Thank's to Max and Domenick for joining this episode to talk about their experience following the route planner of the EV9 all the way from Las Vegas to Fort Collins. It seems like the KIA-engineers have work to do with the route planning in the EV9. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#kia #ev9 #routeplanning #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202441 min

Ep 434Every EV That Qualifies For US Federal Tax Credit Right Now

Episode 434: Join Francie as she updates you on the latest eligible electric vehicles that get the federal ev tax credit of $7500 or $3750 depending on certain requirements. Are you surprised to see some manufacturers missing entirely from this list? Check it out yourself: https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtmlShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#taxcredit #electricvehicle #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202421 min

Ep 433Battery Buffering Could Be The Fix For Slow Moving Grid Modernization

Episode 433: Join Francie and Michael Spurr from ADS-TEC Energy to talk about battery buffering and charging solutions. How can we get good, reliable charging where the grid is not up to the task? What are the best solutions to get EV chargers rolled out everywhere?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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#battery #grid #infrastructure #evs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 20241h 1m

Ep 432Tesla Bans Wet Rag Trick!

Episode 432: Join Kyle and Francie to talk about Supercharging tricks. Tesla has officially banned the wet rag trick, a method previously used by some Tesla owners to increase Supercharger speeds. The technique involved wrapping a wet rag around the charging handle to trick the temperature sensor and thus allow for faster charging rates. While this method was known to improve charging times, Tesla said it doesn't impact charging & has prohibited its use to ensure the safety of the Supercharging process.Their tweet: https://x.com/TeslaCharging/status/1816284411425673578Shoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#wetrag #supercharger #trick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202420 min

Ep 431Newest California EV Regulation Is A Dream Come True For Data Lovers!

Episode 431: Join Francie as she breaks down the exciting data-forward regulation coming from California and their electric vehicle regulation for model year 2026 EVs and beyond. Sources used to support today's show: https://youtu.be/Kfa1wI6ma8Y?feature=sharedhttps://ww2.arb.ca.gov/https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/23/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in-californias-fight-against-climate-change/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehicle #california #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 202422 min

Ep 430The Cheapest EV Lease In The Country Might Not Be As Cheap As The Car You Already Have…

Episode 430: Join Francie, Jordan, and guest Cameron as they go over the true breakdown of the cheapest EV lease around! The Nissan Leaf lease offered for $20/month obviously has more to the story than that - tune in to see how Cameron, researcher and analysis aficionado, breaks down how the real costs of a leased 2024 Nissan Leaf S costs compared to his family's 2017 Subaru Outback that they fully own. It's not as simple as it sounds! Nissan Boulder: https://bouldernissan.com/2025-leaf-s-lease-specialNissan Fort Collins: https://www.fortcollinsnissan.com/new-nissan-specials-fort-collins-coThumbnail image credit to Nissan BoulderShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#nissanleaf #electricvehicle #electriccar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202447 min

Ep 429Trading The New VinFast For The Tesla Model 3 w/ 145,000 Miles! Francie's EV Roadtrips

Episode 429: Join Francie as she recaps her major takeaways from her most recent road trip from Colorado to Tennessee in the old BEAK, Out of Spec Tesla Model 3 with over 145,000 miles on the odometer. She points out what she preferred about the VinFast, what strengths lie in the Tesla road tripping, and the importance of route planning. Plug in to hear it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202424 min

Ep 428Rivian's Newest EV Charging Station Near Yosemite! Boutique Charge Stops Could Be The Future

Episode 428: Plug in with Francie to talk about Rivian's newest electric vehicle charging outpost near Yosemite National Park. She discusses the specs of the site as well as the idea of designing our own boutique EV charging stations - what would yours have? Let us know in the comments. Shoutout to  @riviantrackr  for helping fact check the deets!Links used to support today's show:Rivian website - https://stories.rivian.com/yosemitechargingoutpostGoogle - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pazUZoZSHEvx11QU7PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/location/516379Shoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#rivian #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 202415 min

Ep 427Modernizing The Grid - How Are Utilities Keeping Up w/ Our Electric Needs?

Episode 427: Join Francie and expert Kevin Hernandez, partner at ScottMadden and expert in modernizing the grid for our future, to talk all things electrical, utilities, & ev infrastructure. Kevin answers every question we've been gathering about how we are moving towards a utility system and grid that is as future proofed as possible to support the growth of ev adoption in the US.Kevin's profile: https://www.scottmadden.com/person/kevin-hernandez/kW vs. kWh image: https://www.bluettipower.com/blogs/news/kw-vs-kwhShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#evcharging #utilities #griddesign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 20241h 9m

Ep 426Toyota's EV Strategy Is... Interesting

Episode 426: Jordan recaps his time at Toyota headquarters learning about what there is and isn't to know about Toyotas electric vehicle strategy. From EV plans to EV reality, Jordan discusses with Francie everything he gathered from the event, Toyota's general auto plans, and the lack of EV innovation.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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 202430 min

Ep 425Update Your Tesla App To Avoid Phantom Drain!

Episode 425: Join Francie and Jordan to talk about the not so spooky phantom drain that might happen to your EV. They discuss the Tesla mobile app update that should improve efficiency when it comes to phantom drain, the cause and commonality of phantom drain, and how to avoid it. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202420 min

Ep 424Fisker Sells All Cars To Be NYC Taxis!

Episode 424: Join Francie and Adam from  @Aslash304  AKA Adam's EV Everything to talk about the court approved sale that makes it official that remaining Fisker inventory will go to American Lease to be NYC taxis. Adam is a former Fisker owner and is following along and documenting the company's progress (or ... demise). Tune in to see what Fisker owners might expect to gain from this. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#fisker #fiskerocean #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202451 min

Ep 423Starbucks Serving Up 400kW EV Chargers w/ Mercedes-Benz Partnership!

Episode 423: Francie gives you the full download on the Mercedez-Benz High-Power Charging & Starbucks EV charging network partnership - it's not the first EV charging partnership we've seen from either company! What's the hardware, where will theses sites be, and what does this mean for EV drivers? Plug in with us to discuss it all.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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#mercedesbenz #starbucks #electricvehiclecharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202414 min

Ep 422Two New Porsche Macan Trims Revealed! Macan RWD & Macan 4S

Episode 422: Join Kyle and William to talk about the new Porsche Macan trims. Now we have a total of 4 electric Macan trims to choose from. Which one do you think makes the most sense? Will the new RWD Macan be the roadtrip car to choose? 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#macan #ev #porsche #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202414 min

Ep 421Every EV On Display At Electrify Expo Denver! Full Walking Tour w/ Francie & Jordan

Episode 421: Join Francie and Jordan as they walk around Electrify Expo Denver & show you everything electric on display at this EV event! From major automakers to EV conversions to electric bikes & surprise Redbull gifts from Ford - you'll love walking along with us! Let us know what you'd want to take home with you.https://www.electrifyexpo.com/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electrifyexpo #electricvehicle #evtalks CHAPTERS0:00 Welcome To Full Tour Of Electrify Expo!01:56 Toyota03:38 Volvo5:37 Ford8:04 BMW9:24 Tesla11:18 Lexus12:48 Lucid14:37 Rivian16:29 Hyundai17:54 Amazon Is Here?20:00 GreenCars20:53 Pickman21:35 EV Conversions Are Cool!23:13 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek25:00 Lighship26:00 Polydrops29:00 Surprise Delivery Thanks To Jake From Ford!31:21 E-Bike Talk33:10 Final Thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202434 min

Ep 420Electrify Expo Founder On Capturing The New Wave Of EV Enthusiasts

Episode 420: Join Francie, Jordan & BJ Birtwell CEO & Founder of  @ElectrifyTV  / Electrify Expo to talk about this huge electric vehicle event. They dive into the details of the first and latest expos, lessons learned along the way, moving from early adopters to today's EV curious folks, and how BJ thinks automakers can sell more EVs.Electrify Expo: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electrifyexpo #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202422 min

Ep 419400kW EV Chargers Are On Their Way! Alpitronic Hypercharges Mercedes Charing Network

Episode 419: Join Francie and CEO of Alpitronic Americas, Mike Doucleff, to talk about fast charging in the US. Mercedes has decided to partner with Alpitronic for their charging network expansion. Why did they decide to partner with Mercedes Benz? Let's talk reliability, and building chargers in America! 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#fastcharging #usa #alpitronic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202433 min

Ep 418Buy More Range for Your Tesla Model Y RWD! Software Locked Features

Episode 418: Join William to talk about software locked features in the auto industry and the news that you can now unlock more range in the Tesla Model Y. What are the implications of locking down hardware with software updates? Are there benefits with this approach for consumers, or is it only for automaker profit?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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#software #range #unlocked #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202418 min

Ep 417Driving From the Netherlands To Capetown - Fully Electric 4x4 Adventure

Episode 417: Join Maarten and Renske from @4x4electric to talk about an adventure of a life time. Driving all the way from the Netherlands, to South Africa (and back), in an electric vehicle. An insane adventure with ups and downs. Mostly powered by solar energy! 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:4x4electric: https://4x4electric.com/4x4electric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDhaMFPe7s_rTyZ8K9i7tygYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electric #expedition #ev #africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 20241h 11m

Ep 416Battery Prices Keep Plummeting - The Road to Affordable EVs

Episode 416: Francie deep dives into the world of batteries. What kind of battery prices do we need to see to get affordable electric cars? What is the status of the battery market? 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTSources/Images:Bloomberg, Reuters, TeslaFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#lfp #battery #prices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202410 min

Ep 415The Best Model 3 Variant Is Back On Sale! Tesla Reintroduces Long Range RWD

Episode 415: The best Model 3 variant is back on sale. Join Francie, Coleton and Andreas to talk about why this is a good spec, price and incentives. Andreas just bought a new Model 3, does he have buyers remorse now that this new Model 3 available?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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#tesla #model3 #longrange #rwd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202428 min

Ep 414Toyota Finally Invests In EV Charging! IONNA Gains Notoriously EV Resistant Automaker as Founder

Episode 414: Francie sits down today to tell you all about Toyota Motors North America joining IONNA, the EV charging LLC formed by an original 7 automakers, to support the effort of building out 30,000 EV charge points by 2030.Sources used to support today's show:Press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/toyota-invests-in-ev-charging-network-ionna-to-enhance-charging-access-for-customers-302192820.html @evgonetwork  & Toyota: https://www.evgo.com/toyota-ev-charging/Toyota US EV plants: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-bringing-battery-electric-vehicle-production-to-kentucky/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#toyota #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 20248 min

Ep 413Tesla & GM Partner In Mexico To Build 1000 Charge Points Throughout The Country!

Episode 413: Join Francie as she covers what we know about GM Mexico and Tesla's partnership to build out 1000 charge points in the country. How many EVs are on the road in Mexico? Why GM and Tesla? Let's ask those questions and dive into the details.Sources used to support today's show:Drive Tesla Canada: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/gm-partners-with-tesla-to-build-1000-charging-points-in-mexico/GlobalFleet: https://www.globalfleet.com/en/manufacturers/latin-america/features/mexicos-electric-vehicle-performance-2023?t%5B0%5D=Mexico&t%5B1%5D=BEVs&t%5B2%5D=Tesla&curl=1GM MX: https://www.gm.com.mx/es/home.htmlCleanTechnica: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/19/evs-grow-94-yoy-in-mexico-tesla-model-y-leads-the-market/Mexico News Daily: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/electric-vehicle-sales-in-mexico/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202411 min

Ep 412Proper Charging Etiquette at Fast Chargers: EV80Quette with Brian and Adam

Episode 412: Join  @EV_OG  and  @Aslash304  to talk about how to behave at DC fast chargers. Our regular host Francie is joining in on the discussion about what to do if you encounter different challenges on road trips and how we can make EV charging better for everyone. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#charging #etiquette #electricvehicles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202447 min

Ep 411Fisker Final Bulk Purchase Fire Sale! Software Sharing, Price Cuts, & Owner Resources

Episode 410: Plug in with Francie to see if Fisker Inc. is catching a break and selling their remaining EV Fisker Ocean SUVs to a company in NYC. Could your next taxi be a Fisker Ocean? Tune in for the deal details, software implications, and resources for Fisker EV owners.Fisker Owner Association: https://www.fiskeroa.com/Fisker Maintenance reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FISKER_MAINTENANCE/Court documents: https://www.veritaglobal.net/fisker/document/2411390240702000000000018Fisker: https://www.fiskerinc.com/American Lease: https://americanlease.com/NYC ZEV taxi: https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/790-23/mayor-adams-tlc-commissioner-do-deliver-green-rides-program-make-all-nyc-shared-rides#/0Shoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#fisker #fiskerocean #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 202410 min

Ep 410Electrify America May Stop You From Full Charging! New 85% Limit Trial

Episode 410: Join Francie and Max to talk about the new implentations from Electrify America. What are the issues with imposing a 85% charge limit? What about the EV drivers that need to charge to 100% to get to where they are going? What are some solutions to the congestion problem?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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electrifyamerica #charging #queues #evs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 202421 min

Ep 409Most Public EV Charging Down In Houston TX - Hurricane, Rolling Blackouts, & Back-Up Plans

Episode 409: Join Francie and Max on today's breaking episode regarding public charging availability for EV drivers in the Houston, TX area due to hurricane Beryl. Check with your local resources, news, and authorities for best safety measures and updated information. NOAA: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/144916.shtml?tswind120Shoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#evcharging #teslasupercharger #beryl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 202412 min

Ep 408Volvo EX30 Software Glitches So Bad Some Owners Are Returning Them!

Episode 408: Francie talks about the issues with the EX30 that are so bad that some owners have chosen to return their cars. How much can we trust automakers to update our cars and fix issues into the future?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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#bugs #glitches #ex30 #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 202411 min

Ep 407Tesla Model Y Refresh Spotted!

Episode 407: Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh spotted and posted to reddit! Join Francie to check out the photos & anticipate updates based on the Tesla Model 3 Highland Refresh. Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/1dxjg83/possible_new_model_y_sighting/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonTesla Newswire Tweet: https://x.com/TeslaNewswire/status/1810038520817520818/photo/1Shoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#teslamodely #tesla #model3highland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 20248 min

Ep 406Rivian’s EV Route Planner Might Mislead You! Why Is A Better Route Planner Not Integrated Yet?

Episode 406: Join Francie and Jordan as they chat about where Rivian's EV Route Planning software and functionality does well and does poorly - including misleading you by prioritizing the Rivian Adventure Network to a fault. Where is A Better Route Planner software in Rivian's native software you ask? We're not sure when we'll see that. Plug in for the details. @OutofSpecMotoring : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suKmfKcQ_Yw&t=5s @Rivian  & ABRP: https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-acquires-abrpABRP: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#rivianr1s #rivian #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202431 min

Ep 405If You’re About To Lease A Tesla Be Aware Of These Hidden Clauses!

Episode 405: Francie and Coleton talk about Tesla's lease terms and what to be aware of before you decide on how to acquiring your next 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 to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#leasing #tesla #terms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 202429 min

Ep 404This Trailer Is Perfect For EV Semi Trucks! E-Power Assistance For More Range, Stability, & More

Episode 404: Join Francie on today's episode all about flipping semi truck and heavy duty electrification around and looking at it from the back end - electric propulsion. Francie is joined by CEO and Founder of Range Energy, Ali Javidan! Range: https://range.energy/Disclaimer: There is a bit of distortion on Francie's mic for this episode - apologies! 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202459 min

Ep 403Behind Norway’s World Leading EV Adoption Rates - Incentives, Pricing, & Charging

Episode 403: Join Francie as she speaks with William aka  @RoamingNorway  from, yes, Norway! They dive into some logical and some surprising reasons why EVs work especially well in Norway & how this country became the EV capital of the world. 00:00 Intro4:26 The story EV's in Norway7:35 Incentives10:30 Why EV's12:50 Living with an EV14:27 Speed and efficiency17:23 What about the cold? 21:16 Cost of electricity22:41 Charging sites25:08 USA vs Norway27:56 Challenges31:18 EV brands in Norway33:46 Summary35:20 ClimateShoutout 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.RoamingNorway's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoamingNorwayFind us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#norway #electricvehicle #electricfuture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 202439 min

Ep 402Coleton's Crazy Cheap Kia EV6 Lease! Deal Details & First Impressions

Episode 402: Join Francie and Coleton hop on today's podcast to talk about crazy cheap Kia EV6 deals in Colorado. Tune in to find out why Coleton leased a Kia EV6, the terms of the lease, & Coleton's impressions on the car. They also dive into this strategy of automakers pushing out very inexpensive leases and what that could mean for future sales. Kia EV6: https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6Shoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#kiaev6 #electricvehicle #ev6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 202430 min