
Out of Spec Podcast
Join 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Feb 29, 2024 • 14min
Ford EVs Can Officially Charge On Tesla Superchargers! Details Directly From Ford
Francie and Kyle sit down with Robert Hayes, Manager of Public Charging and Customer Experience, to discuss Ford's latest announcement. Starting February 29, 2024, Ford EV owners will be able to log onto their Ford Pass to order their fast charging adapter for free. Shipments are expected to start at the end of March.Ford owners can sign up to get their adapter at ford.com/fastchargingadapterClarification: On February 29, the Ford navigation system will not have the updated navigation system that navigates to Tesla superchargers. This update will come at a later date. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#supercharger #fordlightning #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 10min
Stellantis Turns Profit On EVs - Great News From A Legacy Manufacturer
Episode 280 Huge news from Stellantis! Sit down with Francie to hear how this Legacy manufacturer turned a profit on EVs. Podcast on Stellantis announcing NACS: https://youtu.be/RJGr0_C3g1Y?feature=sharedRam ProMaster EV: https://www.ramtrucks.com/revolution/ram-promaster-ev.htmlSources used in today's show:Stellantis turns profit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/15/business/stellantis-earnings-electric-vehicles/index.html#:~:text=The%20company%20is%20moving%20ahead,euros%20or%20nearly%20%2411%20billion.Mercedes "brutal" EV market: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-benz-expects-hit-lower-end-returns-forecast-cars-division-2023-10-26/Ford postpones EV investments: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/ford-will-postpone-about-12-billion-in-ev-investment.html#:~:text=Ford%20said%20customers%20in%20North,through%20three%20quarters%20this%20year.More on Stellantis EV sales: https://apnews.com/article/italy-earnings-stellantis-carmaker-d07aee44f4db68d109f7276d1c547ddfShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehicle #stellantis #evsales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 5min
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Raises The Bar - All Technical Details Thoroughly Explained
Francie sits down with Kyle to review all the technical details of the 2025 Porsche Taycan. Kyle provides information from Porsche presentations and explains how the vehicle sets new standards when it comes to efficiency, charging, thermal management, and driving dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 12min
Hyundai's Active Air Skirt Squeezes Out A Few Extra EV Miles
Francie discusses the latest innovation in efficiency from Hyundai. Although the efficiency gains from this alone may seem small, many innovations combined can create appreciable improvements in efficiency and range. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2024 • 59min
VW ID.4 Towing A Camper From Coast To Coast! Went Better Than You Might Expect!
Francie, Grant, and Felicia discuss the realities of towing with an EV. Grant and Felicia recently completed a 3,000 mile journey towing a camper trailer with their ID.4. While the trip was not fast, it went relatively smoothly. Tune in to hear all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 2024 • 36min
Rivian Ranks Low In Reliability But They're #1 In Customer Satisfaction
Join Francie and Skyler as they discuss results from Consumer Reports surverys on vehicle reliability and owner satisfaction. Despite scoring 28th out of 30 in reliability, Rivian had the highest owner satisfaction of any auto manufacturer. Skyler offers some insights and potential explanations for these results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 2024 • 46min
John Voelcker Talks "How GM's Ultium Electric Car Revolution Went Off The Rails"
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Feb 23, 2024 • 10min
Mercedes Pumps The Brakes On Their EV Plans
Join Francie as she discusses the latest update from Mercedes Benz. In response to disappointing sales figures, Mercedes decided to pull back on their electrification goals. Francie explores Mercedes's decision and compares it with recent announcements from other auto manufacturers.Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviewsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.comThumbnail image credit: Mercedes Benz Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2024 • 24min
The Honda Prologue Left Us Whelmed - Kyle's First Drive Summary
Join Francie and Kyle as they sit down to discuss the new Honda Prologue. The Prologue is built in collaboration with GM. Kyle explains how the specs are competitive and also somewhat unimpressive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2024 • 25min
You Can't Take Cybertrucks Off-roading! Warranty And Other Owner's Manual Quirks
Join Kyle and Ryan as they sit down to discuss the Cybertruck owner's manual. They dive straight into the details about the Cybertruck's warranty and explore other weird details found throughout the owner's manual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.