Out of Spec Podcast
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsJoin us at the intersection of innovation and electrification as the Out of Spec Studios team brings you the latest in electric vehicle (EV) news and more.
Hosted by our passionate team members, the Out of Spec Podcast is your go-to source for all things EV. Every week, we dive deep into the world of electric vehicles, providing insightful coverage of EV news, developments in EV charging infrastructure and technology, and engaging discussions about the reality of EV ownership.
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Electric Boats Make A Lot More Sense Than I Thought...
April 26, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBEpisode 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: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: ...
Polestar 4 Now Available To Order In America! Here's Everything We Know
April 25, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBEpisode 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.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotif...
New Tesla Model 3 Performance Revealed! Here's Our Initial Reaction & Everything We Know
April 23, 2024 17:21 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode 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 places: YouTube: / outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tK...
Kyle Drives Porsche Macan EV!
April 23, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode 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.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spo...
Francie Finds EVs in France! Curbside Charging And Growing Adoption
April 19, 2024 18:28 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBEpisode 344: Francie is back on the podcast, tuning in from France! And she discusses the state of electrified vehicles and infrastructure, plus some fun sightings of cars not available in the US! 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.co...
Kyle Drives The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N! This Spicy Electric SUV Has Its Gimmicks...
April 18, 2024 22:19 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBEpisode 343: Kyle and Jordan discuss the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N that Kyle recently experienced on both road and track. Simulated shifting, infinite mode customization, and dashing fun looks. There's lots to unpack! 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...
Here's What's New With F-150 Lightning For 2024
April 17, 2024 17:09 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode 342: Max and Dave go over the new updates and price adjustments Ford has made to the F-150 Lightning for 2024 after a two month sales hiatus. 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 Sp...
Here Are The Upcoming Tesla Updates And Cybertruck Improvements!
April 16, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 47.9 MBEpisode 341: Jordan and Brandon ( @TeslaFlex ) discuss all the updates coming to a Tesla near you! They've had quite the week with layoffs, Cybertruck woes, Ludicrous Model 3 rumors, and more. Find Brandon on all the platforms as "Tesla Flex"! 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/outofspecpodc...
This Dealer Is Setting The Standard For EV Sales
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 86.8 MBEpisode 340: Alan Brown, Executive General Manager of a Chevrolet dealership, joins Francie to discuss how dealerships can play an important role in our transition toward EVs. There are many obstacles in the way of electrification, and Alan believes good dealership experiences can promote EV adoption. Join us on this episode to hear how selling EVs differs from ICE vehicles, what dealerships have learned from Tesla's no-dealership strategy, and how dealerships can still play an important rol...
AI Helped Design The New BMW Neue Klasse X!
April 15, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBEpisode 339: Jordan and Myriam discuss the new BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. After spending the morning in the BMW Design Works of Santa Monica, they discuss the design ethos, market placement, and technology. What do you think will change before production? Full BMW Neue Klasse video: https://youtu.be/7svsu8tqkjQ?si=oF0FT7tKu7DYYGSB Find Myriam Joire below: http://mobiletechpodcast.com @MobileTechPodcast On social: @tnkgrl https://www.techradar.com/author/myriam-joire Shoutout to o...
Interview: New Rivian Feature Automatically Rates DCFC Stations & Routes You To The Best Ones!
April 15, 2024 16:00 - 12 minutes - 22.7 MBEpisode 338: Wassym from Rivian joins Kyle to discuss the new feature baked into Rivian's route planning, charging scores! Big thanks to @riviantrackr for the thumbnail image! Check out Jose's videos for more Rivian news. 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 Podcast...
Tesla FSD Supervised 12.3.4 Keeps Running Over Curbs! Here's What's Going On
April 14, 2024 20:05 - 11 minutes - 22.1 MBFSD 12.3.4 is hiring curbs! Kyle and Brandon discuss why the new supervised FSD update seems to be running over curbs, which happened to Brandon as well as others. Brandon: @TeslaFlex on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram 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:...
Kyle Drove Rivian’s Electric Van! The Future Of EV Service, Delivery, & Commercial Fleets
April 14, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 20 MBEpisode 336: Kyle hops onto the podcast to talk about taking Rivian's electric service van out on the streets of Normal, IL! They dive into the electric platform on which Rivian builds their vans, the coolest parts about this electric van, fleet electrification, and more! Check out Kyle's video of the van on @OutofSpecReviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyJFimCWUUI Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full de...
Tesla Driver Tries Public EV Charging For The First Time! Yikes
April 13, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBEpisode 335: Francie takes you on an EV adventure with her Dad on today's episode! He, a Tesla Model S Plaid & Model Y owner (previously a Model 3 owner), trades his Teslas for the VinFast VF8 for the day and he finally sees what a disaster CCS public EV charging can be! 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...
Tesla Cut Their Full Self Driving Subscription Pricing In Half!
April 13, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBEpisode 334: Join Jordan, Andreas, Brandon and Coleton as they discuss the FSD pricing changes and the referral adjustments just announced. Is FSD still too expensive to buy outright? Would a subscription this inexpensive sway you? Let us know in the comments below! 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.you...
The Tesla Model S Plaid Finally Gets Bucket Seats!
April 12, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 333: Dave and Coleton come together to discuss the recently announced bucket seats that will come standard in the Tesla Model S Plaid. The seats look great and should be more sporty. Join us on this episode to hear Dave and Coleton discuss the pros and cons of the new bucket seats. 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: ...
Kyle Got All R2 Details From RJ & Rivian! Everything We Can Expect From Their Future EVs
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 23.9 MBEpisode 332: Kyle sits down with Francie to talk all about his trip to Normal, IL to attend the Rivian R2 event. There he got a full tour of the new and upcoming EV R2, got to check out R3 and R3X, speak to RJ and the team at Rivian. His full video on @OutofSpecReviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m19BSnesG-w 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...
We Drove A Silverado EV Across The Country! Here's What Happened
April 11, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MBEpisode 331: The first place Silverado team sits down to discuss the Coast To Coast electric truck race. The Silverado faced many challenges but managed to win the race by just a few minutes. Listen to the full episode to hear their what it's like to spend 40+ hours racing in a Silverado EV! C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7h C2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65 C2C Race Part 3: https://youtu.be/n1Jii4xI9PU?feature=shared Thank...
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT First Impressions! Jordan's Driving Review, Upgrades, & Total Experience
April 10, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode 330: Jordan and Francie sit down to discuss the Taycan Turbo GT. Jordan traveled all the way to Spain to try the new Taycan, and the trip was well worth it. Join us on this episode to hear why Jordan fell in love with the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempo...
Kempower Has Big Plans For Canada's EV Charging!
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBEpisode 329: In this episode, Pascal Flambard joins Francie to discuss Kempower's plans for Canada. They explore the Canadian market and its similarities and differences to other markets. The Canadian market faces some familiar and some unique challenges on the road to electrification. Join this episode to learn more! Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....
Rivian Pushing Inventory Hard w/ Free $5,000 Stealth PPF Wrap!
April 09, 2024 18:39 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBEpisode 328: Kyle and Francie bring you some breaking news about the electric vehicle automaker startup Rivian and their most recent offering of the FREE stealth ppf Xpel option on certain EVs through the month of April. They cover everything we know so far. Sources used to support today's podcast: - https://www.xpel.com/products - @RivianTrackr article: https://riviantrackr.com/news/get-free-xpel-stealth-ppf-on-your-new-rivian-for-a-limited-time/ - Chris Hillbert tweet: https://twitte...
Huge Updates For Ford Mustang Mach-E Make It Seriously Competitive For Model Year 2024
April 09, 2024 16:37 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBEpisode 327: Francie and Kyle hop onto the podcast to tell you all about the Model Year 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup - what Ford is calling a level up from previous model years. They talk about the technical specs, range and charging improvements, Kyle's impressions, and Ford's approach to EVs. Thumbnail credit: Ford Check out our friends @MachE_VLOG for all things Mach-E! Sources used in today's show: -https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/04/09/electric-...
We Drove A Tesla Cybertruck Across The Country! Here’s What Happened
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 104 MBJoin us as we continue to discuss the electric truck race from Jacksonville to San Diego. In this episode, we are joined by Brandon, Drew, and Kyle who drove the Cybertruck. They worked hard to optimize their trip as much as possible. Join us to learn about their strategies, the road trip experience in a Cybertruck, and much more. C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7h C2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65 C2C Race Part 3: Thank you ...
We Drove A Rivian R1T Across The Country! Here’s What Happened
April 08, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MBEpisode 325: We finally get the chance to sit down and discuss the cross country electric truck race with the team that drove the Rivian. Colby, Domenick, and Jerome discuss the highs and lows of their two-day, non-stop road trip. It was a serious challenge, but the team had a great time. Join us to hear a firsthand account of driving a Rivian from Jacksonville to San Diego without stopping. C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7h C2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be...
We Drove A Ford F150 Lightning Across The Country! Here’s What Happened
April 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBEpisode 324: Welcome to more Truck Week content! Over the next few episodes, we will interview each team that took a truck on our Coast To Coast race from Jacksonville to San Diego. We are starting with the team that came in last place: the F150 Lightning piloted by Andreas, Dave, and Jordan. The F150 Lightning's trip was comfortable but had some serious unexpected problems. Listen to this episode to hear the inside story of what happened during the cross-country race. C2C Race Part 1: http...
F150 Lighting Road Trip From FL To CA! Behind The Scenes Of Coast-to-Coast EV Truck Race
April 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBWelcome to more Truck Week content! Over the next few episodes, we will interview each team that took a truck on our Coast To Coast race from Jacksonville to San Diego. We are starting with the team that came in last place: the F150 Lightning piloted by Andreas, Dave, and Jordan. The F150 Lightning's trip was comfortable but had some serious unexpected problems. Listen to this episode to hear the inside story of what happened during the cross-country race. C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/...
It's Cheaper To Charge An EV w/ A Diesel Generator Than Public DC Fast Charging!
April 06, 2024 14:03 - 19 minutes - 17 MBEpisode 323: On today’s episode Kyle tells Francie all about their portable diesel generator that the team used to power the Autel charger and charge EV trucks during the major Out of Spec Reviews testing we’ve been doing lately. And get this - it’s cheaper than it would have been to charge on public DC fast EV charging infrastructure! Kyle walks us through the numbers. Sources used in today’s show: https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment-rental/generators-and-accessories/battery-energy...
Kyle Is Finally Enthusiastic About Tesla FSD But Autopilot Enthusiast Is Not Impressed w/ v12
April 05, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode 322: Kyle and Andreas hop on the pod to tell Francie all about their experience driving with Tesla's FSD beta version 12. They talk about their very different experiences, pricing, software differences and more. Image credits to Tesla from Tesla.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.c...
Fisker Owners Are Moving Through The 5 Stages Of Grief
April 04, 2024 20:00 - 42 minutes - 34.7 MBEpisode 321: We bring back BrianG aka @EV_OG back onto the podcast to discuss what it is like being a Fisker Ocean One owner during these trying times. We talk about software updates, his appreciation for the Fisker folks he's interacted with, his grief, advice, 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. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/cha...
Jordan Drives The New 2025 Porsche Taycan! Driving Review, Upgrades, & Total Experience
April 04, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 56 MBFrancie catches up with Jordan to recount his trip to Spain to drive the new Porsche Taycan. Even though the Taycan is only receiving a refresh, not a full redesign, there have been significant improvements on an already impressive car. Join us to hear all the details! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/...
Kyle Charges Our Cybertruck At 330kW! The Fastest Charging Tesla We've Ever Seen
April 03, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MBEpisode 318: Francie and Kyle sit down to discuss how he took the Cybertruck to an Electrify America CCS EV charging station and hit the highest speeds that anyone has ever seen. Tune in for the details. Kyle's tweet/video: https://twitter.com/itskyleconner/status/1775014705222070331 Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - Star Charge: https://www.starcha...
Kempower Is Using Silicon Carbide To Improve Charging Speed, Efficiency, And Reliability
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBEpisode 309: Welcome back to the @kempower series where we highlight aspects of the company's work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere. Kyle and Francie host this week's episode with Kevin Lindley, Jed Routh, and Somia Youssef. Kempower has recently developed new technologies utilizing silicon carbide. This material has many unique properties and plays a critical role in Kempower's V2 hardware. Listen in on ...
Electrifying Fleets Is Pretty Complicated - The Unexpected Challenges With Startup CEO Ezra Goldman
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 109 MBEpisode 316: Upshift CEO Ezra Goldman joins us for this podcast to discuss his startup, Upshift Cars. Upshift offers a subscription-based partial car ownership experience, aiming to improve upon the standard rental car experience. Ezra and Francie discuss the background of the company as well as its experience offering EVs to its customers. Upshift faced numerous challenges, both expected and unexpected, with fleet electrification. Join us to hear all the details! Learn more about Upshift a...
Tesla Increases Model Y Price By $1k! Comparable EVs, Residual Values, & Francie's Summer Plans
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MBEpisode 315: On today's episode, Francie discusses the $1,000 price increase for the Tesla Model Y, goes over comparable EV models on the market, and her summer plans. She touches on the larger impacts of changing the prices of EVs dramatically from depreciation to residual values and asks us to mull over this aspect. Sources used to support today's show: Tesla, Hyundai, VW, Chevy, Ford automaker websites. - Research from @tesla.info. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fP_eftNFkE - h...
Final EPA EV Manufacturing Rules Mark A Historic Change For OEMs! Everything We Know
March 31, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBEpisode 314: Join Francie on today’s episode as she dives into the details of the news on the EPA’s strongest-ever pollution standards for cars. She goes over the final rule details from union and automaker organization’s comments on the changes, to impacts on OEMs, what this means for EVs, how this is different from ICE bans, and more. Sources used to support today’s show: - https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-strongest-ever-pollution-standards-cars-po...
Fellten Provides Eduction, Components, And More To Support Your EV Conversion
March 30, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.8 MBEpisode 313: Jerome from Out of Spec Renew joins Francie in this episode as they talk with Fellten CEO Chris Hazell. Fellten is a UK company that provides training, components, and complete kits for EV conversions. Francie explores the background of the company, what they do, and how they got where they are today. Join us to learn more about the business behind EV conversions. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for fu...
The Team Talks Trucks, VF8 Home Charging, Third Party CCS Adapter Testing & More
March 29, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 36 MBEpisode 312: Join the team as they cover what they've been up to recently - from racing and towing with EV trucks on @OutofSpecMotoring & @OutofSpecReviews , to polishing the Tesla Cybertruck with @OutofSpecDetailing , selling a hybrid Cadillac ELR, home-charging the VinFast VF8, and they also discuss what we think will come about with third-party CCS adapters including testing, safety, and liability. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins...
FreeWire Launches EV Charging Accelerate Program - No Upfront Costs For Site Hosts
March 28, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBEpisode 311: Join Francie as she sits down with Evan Conley from @FreeWireTech to learn about their newly launched Accelerate Program. They discuss the exact offerings from FreeWire including their Boost Pro and Power Pro products, the Accelerate Program, FreeWire's value proposition, and more. Learn more about the program here: https://freewiretech.com/accelerate-program Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for ful...
We Towed w/ 4 Electric Trucks Over The Rocky Mountains! Here’s What Happened
March 27, 2024 19:27 - 34 minutes - 64.9 MBEpisode 310: Kyle and Jordan discuss the outcome and results of our recent towing test. We took the Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Silverado EV 4WT, and Rivian R1T from Denver to Grand Junction and back. All while towing equivalent trailers loaded with a Tesla Model 3. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charg...
Scalability Supports The EV Revolution - Insider View of Kempower's Scaling Strategies
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MBEpisode 308: Welcome back to the @kempower series where we highlight aspects of the company's work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere. In this week's episode, Francie discusses the EV revolution with Ashley Edwards and Jed Routh. EVs are gaining popularity but still have a long way to go. EV charging infrastructure must support current EVs while also considering future needs and requirements. Ashley and Jed...
We Need Level 2 EV Charging In Our Cities! Deep Dive Into How It Can Work
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 36.6 MBEpisode 309: Dive into today’s episode all about how public Level 2 electric vehicle charging has the potential to fit into our cities, onto our curbsides, and even pay for itself! Expert Kelly Carmichael joins Francie to talk in depth about the research he has completed on level 2 public charging with the BCIT in Canada, the details of Level 2 charging requirements, how street lamps can serve as sources for electricity, and how we can scale up this critical EV infrastructure to meet growing...
Secret Ioniq 6 Lease Deal Is Crazy Cheap & Won't Last Long! Competitive EV Leasing From Hyundai
March 25, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBEpisode 307: Francie goes over a relatively secret lease offering for the 2024 Ioniq 6 lease deal from Hyundai! Only available until April 1 2024 - come along as she goes over all the details for this lease option. Thanks to CarsDirect for the great reporting: https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-secret-239-mo-lease-is-crazy-cheap Ioniq 6 website: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/offers/detail?Model=IONIQ%206&ModelYear=2024&YrSerCd=2024A&ModelGroupCd=A004&TrimNam...
Charging Rivian On Tesla's Supercharger Network Has Been Seamless - Adapters, Software, & Interop
March 23, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBEpisode 306: Join Francie and Jose @riviantrackr on today's episode to talk about what we can all expect if we go out and charge a Rivian on the Tesla Supercharger network. They talk about the easy charging experience, data displayed, adapters, and interoperability. Jose's twitter/X account: https://x.com/RivianTrackr/status/1770846261026971701?s=20 Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: ...
Tesla Model 3 Performance Will Be Here Soon! Everything We Can Expect From This EV
March 22, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode 305: Join Francie and Jerome from the @OutofSpecRenew Channel as they dive into all of the Tesla Model 3 Performance specs and speculation that we've all been seeing online. They go into the drive train, performance adjustments, potential Ludicrous models, its place in the electric vehicle market, & why everyone is excited for this EV. Sources used to support this episode: - https://www.tesla.com/support/fsd-transfer - https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-3-ludicrous-per...
Tesla Superchargers Now For Sale! First Installation Of V4 Dispenser w/ Charger By Independent CPO
March 21, 2024 20:50 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBEpisode 304: EG Group is the first organization to buy and install Tesla V4 Supercharging hardware to offer EV charging to their customers. Francie goes into detail about EG Group, Tesla's EV charging disruptive move, site installation details & considerations, and other oil giants that are moving into electric vehicle industry technology. Links to support today's show - Electrek's article: https://electrek.co/2024/03/21/first-non-tesla-branded-v4-superchargers-are-being-deployed/ evpoin...
Audi Q6 e-tron Reveal! All New PPE Platform & Next Gen Battery Tech
March 21, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 21.4 MBEpisode 303: Jordan calls in from Spain to talk about his recent trip to Munich to check out Audi's all new Q6 e-tron. He talks about the trip, where this EV fits in the lineup, the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform from audi, next-gen battery technology and more! Audi Q6 e-tron: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-q6-e-tron-15442 All images credited to Audi Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for fu...
ChargePoint Network Outage Alert! App Non-Functional But Apparently You Can Still Charge
March 20, 2024 18:42 - 11 minutes - 9.87 MBEpisode 302: Francie hops on the podcast to discuss the breaking news of a ChargePoint network wide outage for their in-app capabilities. Apparently, you are still able to charge by tapping your phone, credit card chip, or RFID card at the charger. ChargePoint tweets: - https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770254506686833004 - https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770474449789387069 ChargePoint guide for tapping phone to pay: - https://www.chargepoint.com/blog/charge-your-ev...
Reliable EV Charging Should Be The Status Quo - How Kempower Prioritizes Reliability
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 29.9 MBEpisode 301: Welcome back to the @kempower series where we highlight aspects of the company's work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere. Join us this week as Francie sits down with Stephen Tok to discuss fast charging reliability. Kempower's products are designed from the ground up with reliability in mind. Listen in on this episode to hear more details about the reliability of Kempower's hardware and softw...
Francie Goes To Electrification 2024! Electric Seaports, Forklifts, River Dolphins, & More
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 20.6 MBEpisode 300: Francie recaps the Electrification 2024 event in Savannah, Georgia hosted by EPRI. She goes over companies she saw at the event like Kempower and itselectric, along with the panels she attended about electrifying forklifts and shipyards, dolphins, the city, and her general takeaways from the trip! Electrification 2024 website: https://www.electrification2024.com/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com...
Rivian Can Charge At Tesla Superchargers! Access For R1T & R1S EVs Starts Today
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBEpisode 299: Francie and Jose from @riviantrackr hop on the podcast to break some news that will make any Rivian R1T or R1S owners and drivers very happy - Rivian EVs can now access the Tesla Supercharger network and charge their EVs using a charging adapter, if they have one. They go over all the details of Rivian's announcement, what drivers can expect to see and experience, adapters, competition, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Star C...