Out of Spec Podcast

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 all the content you may have missed! Our podcast all about the layoffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LfZqIkk5WQ Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #teslasupercharger #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/status/1785336960455778580 Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #supercharger #tesla #layoffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for this kind of innovation. Press release: https://media.polestar.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/682509 StoreDot: https://www.store-dot.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/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #polestar #evcharging #fastcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65i56obddc Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #cybertruck #overlanding #teslacybertruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #arc #boating #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #polestar #ev #polestar4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 places: YouTube: / outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfK... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473... For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #evs #electricvehicle #france Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #hyundai #ioniq5 #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #ford #f150lightning #eleectrictruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #Tesla #cybertruck #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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 role in the market. 0:00 Intro 1:33 Alan Brown’s background 3:43 They’re bullish on EVs! 6:58 How well are EVs selling? 14:47 How are you transitioning to selling EVs? 16:58 How do dealerships fit into selling EVs? 21:10 Leases are important 24:31 Price cuts affect customers 26:57 Training salespeople on EVs 32:21 Navigating public charging concerns 36:49 Tax incentives 39:44 Helping with EV charging installation including solar and storage 42:41 Addressing questions about EVs Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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 our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #bmw #neueklasse #designworks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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 Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FSD 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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 details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #edvan #electricvan #rivian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #vinfast #evcharging #electricvehiclecharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #Tesla #ev #fsd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 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: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.