Best outofspecpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Smoking Porsches w/ A Tesla Model 3 Performance - EV Race Bans, Best Mods, & Charging w/ Jon Bickford 45:21

21h ago45:21

45:21

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 a…

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Tesla Model 3 Under $40K w/ Full EV Tax Credit! Batteries, Range, & Upgrades 11:46

1h ago11:46

11:46

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 lin…

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ChargePoint Will Sell LG EV Chargers! Filling Hardware Gaps & Focusing On Software 29:27

2h ago29:27

29:27

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…

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Fisker Has Fallen! Owners Must Decide What To Do With Their EVs 1:02:48

1d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

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 fin…

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VinFast Road Trip Was A Success! 1100 Miles From TN To CO, Full Software Update, & All EV The Data 21:11

2d ago21:11

21:11

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! Sho…

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An EV Charging Lounge In The Middle Of Arkansas?! Full Tour Franklin’s Charging 27:18

3d ago27:18

27:18

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…

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VinFast Cross Country Road Trip Update! Interop Issues, Pet Mode Failure, & Efficiency Stats 20:59

10d ago20:59

20:59

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_fra…

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The Universal EV Hard Reset That No One Tells You About! It Worked For My VinFast… 11:43

7d ago11:43

11:43

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/outofspecpo…

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Polestar 3 SUV Finally Here & Maybe Worth The Wait - Let's Talk Specs, Delays, & Details 33:20

8d ago33:20

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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…

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What 2 Rivian Owners Think Of New R1 Refresh! 2nd Generation EV Lineup Changes & Details 53:05

9d ago53:05

53:05

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…

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Almost Stranded In The VinFast VF8! But... It's My Own Fault 10:09

10d ago10:09

10:09

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 …

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First Ever Off-Road EV Charging On Lake Superior! Polaris EVs, Solar, Batteries & 100mi Of Trails 19:16

11d ago19:16

19:16

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.yot…

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Gone In 40 Seconds! EV Home Chargers Sliced & Stolen In The Night 25:21

13d ago25:21

25:21

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 …

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Exclusive Q&A w/ Kempower Leadership - Unveiling Their North American Expansion At Grand Opening 50:25

14d ago50:25

50:25

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 informat…

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First 6 NEVI Sites Are Live! Hardware, PlugShare Scores, & Locations Of These EV Charging Stations 15:56

16d ago15:56

15:56

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.co…

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Leasing & Charging Her ARIYA For Basically Free! Colorado Makes Driving Electric Crazy Cheap 42:23

18d ago42:23

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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 …

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Ford F-150 Lightning w/ Darren Palmer! Software, Origin Story, & What’s To Come For This EV Pickup 40:15

20d ago40:15

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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 informati…

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The Reasons Why EV Chargers Ended Up Where They Are & Why We’re Stuck Fixing It All Now 1:07:35

21d ago1:07:35

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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://ww…

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Some Major Automakers Are Delaying EV Goals & Embracing Plug In Hybrids - Who, Why, & How! 13:15

21d ago13:15

13:15

Episode 376: Join Francie as she talks about the most recent EV auto-manufacturers that have announced plans to delay EV goals and even hinted at a larger focus on plug-in hybrids. What do you think about delays and re-strategizing like this? Sources used to support today's show: - Images sourced from respective automakers EV sales for 2023: https:…

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Francie's VinFast VF8 Update 5 Months In! New Bugs, Home Charging, Camping & Summer Roadtrips 18:59

26d ago18:59

18:59

Episode 375: Join Francie & Jordan as they chat about her living with the VinFast VF8 for 5 months. They talk about the latest bugs, how she figured out home charging solutions, what she plans to do this summer with car camping & roadtrips, and gives you an update! Let us know what you want us to do with the VinFast this summer! @OutofSpecMotoring …

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Driving The Ford Mustang Mach-E Refresh! The Good, Bad, & Ugly 45:34

27d ago45:34

45:34

Episode 374: Join Kyle and Jordan as they go over what they think of the refreshed Mustang Mach E from Ford! They talk about the Mustang Mach E GT, the performance features, driving this electric vehicle, their least favorite parts, and they're most favorite parts. Plug in to see what Kyle and Jordan think of this mid-cycle refresh of the 2nd most …

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Charging Chat w/ FLO At ACT Expo - Walkthrough Of Their Entire EV Charging Lineup 44:11

28d ago44:11

44:11

Episode 373: Join Francie and Chris Thorson from Flo at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas to chat about their charging options. You may not have heard of Flo yet, but if you've charged curbside you probably have used their chargers. Follow them around Flo's booth at the event to learn about Level 2 curbside charging, workplace EV charging, at-home electric…

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Airbnb & ChargePoint Partner To Bring More EV Charging To Travelers! 20:18

1M ago20:18

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Episode 372: Join Francie and Max as they talk about the recent partnership announcement from the rental company Airbnb and ChargePoint to offer home charging to Airbnb hosts at a discount. Plug in for the details on the partnership, what this means for renters and hosts, and of course some pros and cons of this kind of partnership. Announcement fr…

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Kia EV3 Official Specs & Plans Announced! Still Waiting To See If It'll Really Be Affordable 16:02

1M ago16:02

16:02

Episode 371: Join Max and Francie as they sit down to go over the latest announcement from Kia about the EV3 - their latest addition to their electric vehicle lineup featuring a compact SUV. Is it cute? Depends on our style. Is it affordable? We don't know for sure! Plug in for the details. Kia's EV3 press release: https://press.kia.com/eu/en/home/…

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Kempower Unveils Megawatt Charging System For The US! Details On The 1200kW EV Charger 9:27

1M ago9:27

9:27

Episode 370: Plug in with Francie at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas as she talks to Adam Wagner, Pre-Sales Technical Engineer, Hardware, from Kempower about their megawatt charging system! Megawatt charging is necessary for large fleets to go electric and Kempower has piloted these chargers in Europe and debuted them for North America at the show. Get a…

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Tesla's Full Update On Semi! Dan Priestley Full Presentation - Charging, Customers, & Challenges 43:10

1M ago43:10

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Episode 369: On today's episode you plug in with Francie at the ACT Expo Event in Las Vegas, Nevada. She hands over the microphone to Dan Priestley, Senior Manager at Tesla Semi who is leading engineering and program development of their electric semi truck. He gets into many of the details that Tesla has been quiet about since first launching this…

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Only 1% of US Fleets Are Electric! Untapped Potential, Value, and Feasibility of Commercial EVs 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Episode 368: On today's episode, you join Francie and Taylor Steele (ex-Tesla employee & current commercial EV fleet expert) as they dive into the great potential of electric vehicle fleets. They discuss where the most impact lies, how electric properties are changing the value of real estate, who needs to be in the conversation when it comes to la…

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Polestar 2 Lease Deal Is Here But Not For Long! Plus Even More Perks For Costco Members 33:08

1M ago33:08

33:08

Episode 376: Join Francie and Max on today's episode as they talk about Polestar and the newest and LIMITED TIME offers on their leases for 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles. Sources used to support today's show notes: https://www.polestar.com/us/offers/new/polestar-2-2024-lrdm-lease/ https://www.polestar.com/us/offers/new/polestar-2-2024-lrdm-cost…

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Refreshed Kia EV6 Unveiled! Truth Of 350kW Charging, Minor Improvements, & Debatable Styling 12:25

1M ago12:25

12:25

Episode 366: Join Jordan and Francie on today's episode talking about the 2025 Kia EV6. They discuss the changes in styling and design, charing and battery technology, and what we hope to see in the US market. Kia EV6 site from Korea: https://www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/ev6/gallery#localnav Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links…

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Complete EV Solutions For Defense Trucks, Cruise Ships, & More! Hypercraft Electrifies It All 51:55

1M ago51:55

51:55

Episode 365: Join Francie, Jerome from @OutofSpecRenew , & Kirk Miller from @hypercraftusa as they talk about the unique and complete EV powertrain solutions from Hypercraft. They discuss what motivates the team at Hypercraft, the unique EV battery designs, defense vehicle solutions, marine electrification, and a whole lot more. Check out Hypercraf…

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Rivian Introduces Google Cast For Your EV! A First For The Industry 21:38

1M ago21:38

21:38

Episode 364: Join Francie and Jose from @riviantrackr as they talk about the latest news with @Rivian and @Google . They go into the details of the collaboration between this electric vehicle startup and software giant, discuss the potential for future projects, and other relevant whispers of partnerships. Useful links: Check out Jose's website!: h…

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Monumental Tariffs On Chinese Imports - EVs, Batteries, Solar Cells, & More! 12:16

1M ago12:16

12:16

Episode 363: Join Francie as she goes into the details of President Biden's newest increased tariffs on Chinese imports ranging from EVs, batteries, solar cells, and even medical equipment. What do you think? Sound off in the comments. Sources used to support today's show: - Biden Admin Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statement…

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Tesla Model 3 Lease Hits Lowest Price Yet! Should We Get One? 34:33

1M ago34:33

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Episode 361: Join Francie and Jordan as they walk through the new Tesla Model 3 lease deal. Should Jordan lease this electric vehicle? They walk through his decision making, the Tesla EV configurator, other EV lease options like Kia, Hyundai, and VW, and more! What do you think they should do? Sources used to support today's show: https://www.tesla…

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The Most Important Chinese EVs That You've Probably Never Heard Of 55:14

1M ago55:14

55:14

Episode 361: Join Francie and Mark from @InsideChinaAuto to talk about the latest Beijing Autoshow. They go over the standout unveils, charging infrastructure, the competitive industry, global implications, battery technology, and much much more! Sources used to support today's show: Mark's 2.5 hour walk through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSz…

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BP Wants Your Tesla Supercharger Sites! Oil Giants In EV Charging 9:30

1M ago9:30

9:30

Episode 360: Sit down with Francie on today's episode where she speaks to the opportunity left on the table if Tesla does not want their unfinished Supercharger sites. She details oil giant BP & their EV charging network bp pulse's interest in EV charging and Tesla sites, their previous investments, and the bigger questions at hand. Sources used to…

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A Talking Tesla From The 1980s! Making EVs Retro Again w/ AI Powered Knight Rider KITT 47:10

2M ago47:10

47:10

Episode 359: Welcome back to today's exciting episode with Peri from @RetroRecipes and Jerome from @OutofSpecRenew . They go into all the details of creating a modern day KITT from the Knight Rider franchise using a Tesla Model 3, AI, cool modifications, and a whole lot of passion. 🚔 Win the modern day KITT from Knight Rider: https://bit.ly/winkitt…

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Measuring Reliability Of Gas vs. Electric Cars Should Be Straightforward But It Still Isn’t 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Episode 358: Join Francie on today's episode all about ranking electric vehicle reliability. She sits down with Alex Knizek from Consumer Reports to discuss how they survey their members, the differences of reliability measurements over time, if charging should factor into EV reliability, and much much more. Sources used to support today's show: Vi…

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World’s First Solar Powered Truck Stop w/ Megawatt Charging! 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

Episode 357: Jordan hops onto the podcast with Francie to talk all about EVWatt's giant EV charging truck depot with major solar panel assets and megawatt charging. They discuss this Bakersfield, CA site opening, the electric vehicle truck chargers on site, the implications of this charging and industry, and more. Sources used to support today's sh…

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Down But Not Out! FreeWire The DCFC Company Isn’t Dead Yet 11:22

2M ago11:22

11:22

Episode 356: On today's episode, Francie covers the recent layoffs and HQ closing happening at FreeWire Technologies, the DCFC company focus on battery energy solutions for electric vehicle charging. She reads a written comment from the company, discusses their history and offerings, and poses the question of what is really inhibiting EV charging s…

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EVs With Trace Critical Materials From China Now Get US Tax Credit Til 2027 17:14

2M ago17:14

17:14

Episode 355: Join Francie and Max on today's podcast as they go over the most recent final rules regarding the United States EV tax credit rules as they pertain to the critical battery materials in electric vehicles. They detail the new rule by the Department of Treasury and IRS, the implications of graphite and international relations, and the imp…

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Tesla Pauses All Future Supercharger Construction, Says Continue If Already Underway 17:23

2M ago17:23

17:23

Episode 354: Francie & Kyle discuss an email sent by Tesla to all charging partners. They discuss the contents of the email, the potential opportunities for other EV charging providers, and the ripple effects of this major layoff the the wider electric vehicle charging industry. Link to Revel article on Crain's New York: https://www.crainsnewyork.c…

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Kyle Interviews Acura ZDX Engineer On GM / Honda Ultium EV Collaboration 18:56

2M ago18:56

18:56

Episode 353: On this episode, Kyle speaks with John Hwang from Acura all about their 1st EV, the Acura ZDX. They discuss the details of collaborating with GM, the Honda Prologue EV platform, and all the nitty gritty bits that went into the design of this electric vehicle. @OutofSpecReviews Kyle's full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PETuhfMn…

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The Team Talks Supercharger Panic, Electric G Wagon Parties, Battery Powered Boats & More! 44:09

2M ago44:09

44:09

Episode 352: Join the team - Francie, Max, Jordan, Kyle, and Andrew - as they catch you up on all the things they covered, saw, & drove in April. They cover everything from the Fiat 500e, Tesla Model 3 Performance viewing, Electric Mercedes G Wagon parties, Tesla Supercharger team layoffs, and more. Check out the videos on @OutofSpecReviews to see …

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We Don’t Know What’s Going On With Tesla Supercharger Team Layoffs 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Episode 351: Francie and Kyle hop on to talk about what they do and don't know about Tesla's recent, apparent, layoff of entire teams regarding the Supercharger network and more. Electrek article: https://electrek.co/2024/04/29/tesla-conducting-more-layoffs-including-entire-supercharger-team/ Kyle's post on X: https://twitter.com/itskyleconner/stat…

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There’s A New Charging Monster In Town! Polestar 5 Absolutely Rips While DC Fast Charging 25:29

2M ago25:29

25:29

Episode 350: Join Francie and Max on today's podcast to talk about a significant electric vehicle, EV battery, and fast charging feat from Polestar and StoreDot charging the prototype Polestar 5 10-80% in 10 minutes. They go over the details of this collaboration, the results from their Extreme Fast Charging testing, and the greater implications fo…

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Cybertruck Huge Off Road Update! Running Through All The Enhancements 22:12

2M ago22:12

22:12

Episode 349: Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On today's episode, Francie and Kyle hop on to talk about the most recent off-roading updates and enhancements to the Tesla Cybertruck. Wes's X account page: https://twitter.com/wmorrill3 Podcast about Cybertruck warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7d5Imlg_4k Rustic Ring @OutofSpecReviews…

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Electric Boats Make A Lot More Sense Than I Thought... 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

Episode 348: Jordan talks with Ryan Cook, CTO of Arc, about the intricacies of electric boating! Charging, maintenance, efficiency, and more. 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…

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Polestar 4 Now Available To Order In America! Here's Everything We Know 30:04

2M ago30:04

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Episode 347: Max and Jordan break down the info, ordering, and specs of the Polestar 4. Would you pick this over a VW ID.7? 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.yout…

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance Revealed! Here's Our Initial Reaction & Everything We Know 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

Episode 346: Kyle and Coleton react to Tesla finally unveiling the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance based on the redesigned model from several months ago. 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 …

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Kyle Drives Porsche Macan EV! 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

Episode 345: Jordan and Kyle discuss the new electric Porsche Macan, the PPE platform, and how the 4 and Turbo variants drive. 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.y…

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