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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#leasing #tesla #terms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#norway #electricvehicle #electricfuture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kiaev6 #electricvehicle #ev6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 401: Join Francie as she walks you through the map of the US pointing out stretches of highways and freeways that lack EV charging infrastructure. Rural charging numbers have grown a bit quicker than urban in recent years. Plug in for all the details. Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2024/05/23/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-in-the-u-s/- https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/energy-almanac/zero-emission-vehicle-and-infrastructure-statistics-collection/electric- PlugShare: plugshare.comShoutout 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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#evcharging #electricvehicle #charging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 400: Plug in with Francie today to get all the details on the Volvo EX30 delay in the US market. She reads the emails to owners, shares your options as a reservation holder, and goes into all the details about Volvo EX30 specs. Links:- https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/Kyle's tweet: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1806026240890962075Shoutout 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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#volvoex30 #electricvehicle #volvo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 399: Join Francie as she goes over her top tips to help have the best EV road trip! Definitely let us know in the comments what your #1 EV road trip would be. [ CHAPTERS ] 0:00 Introduction About EV Road Trips02:47 Know Your EV04:53 Download & Use The Apps!07:23 Have Your EV Charging Supplies - Chargers, Adapters, Etc. 08:41 Follow EV Charging Etiquette10:23 Have An EV Charging Strategy11:30 Know Your EV Chargers12:30 You Will Spend More Time At Chargers13:09 Get Out Of Your Dang Car13:33 Booking EV Friendly Lodging14:53 Things Francie Thinks You Should Have Around17:07 Your Attitude Is Everything17:33 Wrapping It UpLinks used to support today's show: - https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-basics/charging-speeds- https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/plugging-in-an-ev/- https://www.plugshare.com/- 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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehicle #roadtrips #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 398: Sit down with Francie on today's episode as she goes over the list of functionalities that the Volvo EX90 may or may not have at the time of launch. When is a product too incomplete to deliver to customers? Good questions, let's plug in to discuss. Volvo's list of functionalities and features: https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10543Shoutout 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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#volvoex90 #electricvehicle #volvo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 397: Join Francie, Jose from  @riviantrackr  and Jordan from Out of Spec to dive into the details of what this means! Software is HUGE when it comes to EVs so what does this mean if Rivian and Volkswagen are forming a joint venture to address it together? Plug in for all the details, implications, and opinions. Press release: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-and-volkswagen-group-announce-plans-for-joint-ventureJose's website: https://riviantrackr.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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#rivian #vw #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 396: Join Francie as she dives into news about Tesla manufacturing EVs in the US - some that are and some that are not eligible for the federal EV tax credit. She breaks down the battery differences, the tax credit requirements, eligible Tesla models, and more. Tesla inventory: https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=80525&range=200Shoutout 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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#tesla #evbattery #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.