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Out of Spec Podcast outofspecpodcast
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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.
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Tesla Bans Wet Rag Trick!
Episode 432: Join Kyle and Francie to talk about Supercharging tricks. Tesla has officially banned the wet rag trick, a method previously used by some Tesla owners to increase Supercharger speeds. The technique involved wrapping a wet rag around the charging handle to trick the temperature sensor and thus allow for faster charging rates. While this method was known to improve charging times, Tesla said it doesn't impact charging & has prohibited its use to ensure the safety of the Supercharging process.
Their tweet: https://x.com/TeslaCharging/status/1816284411425673578
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.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast
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For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com
#wetrag #supercharger #trick
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Newest California EV Regulation Is A Dream Come True For Data Lovers!
Episode 431: Join Francie as she breaks down the exciting data-forward regulation coming from California and their electric vehicle regulation for model year 2026 EVs and beyond.
Sources used to support today's show:
https://youtu.be/Kfa1wI6ma8Y?feature=shared
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/23/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in-californias-fight-against-climate-change/
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
#electricvehicle #california #evcharging
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The Cheapest EV Lease In The Country Might Not Be As Cheap As The Car You Already Have…
Episode 430: Join Francie, Jordan, and guest Cameron as they go over the true breakdown of the cheapest EV lease around! The Nissan Leaf lease offered for $20/month obviously has more to the story than that - tune in to see how Cameron, researcher and analysis aficionado, breaks down how the real costs of a leased 2024 Nissan Leaf S costs compared to his family's 2017 Subaru Outback that they fully own. It's not as simple as it sounds!
Nissan Boulder: https://bouldernissan.com/2025-leaf-s-lease-special
Nissan Fort Collins: https://www.fortcollinsnissan.com/new-nissan-specials-fort-collins-co
Thumbnail image credit to Nissan Boulder
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
#nissanleaf #electricvehicle #electriccar
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Trading The New VinFast For The Tesla Model 3 w/ 145,000 Miles! Francie's EV Roadtrips
Episode 429: Join Francie as she recaps her major takeaways from her most recent road trip from Colorado to Tennessee in the old BEAK, Out of Spec Tesla Model 3 with over 145,000 miles on the odometer. She points out what she preferred about the VinFast, what strengths lie in the Tesla road tripping, and the importance of route planning. Plug in to hear it all!
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Rivian's Newest EV Charging Station Near Yosemite! Boutique Charge Stops Could Be The Future
Episode 428: Plug in with Francie to talk about Rivian's newest electric vehicle charging outpost near Yosemite National Park. She discusses the specs of the site as well as the idea of designing our own boutique EV charging stations - what would yours have? Let us know in the comments. Shoutout to @riviantrackr for helping fact check the deets!
Links used to support today's show:
Rivian website - https://stories.rivian.com/yosemitechargingoutpost
Google - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pazUZoZSHEvx11QU7
PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/location/516379
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
#rivian #electricvehicle #evcharging
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Modernizing The Grid - How Are Utilities Keeping Up w/ Our Electric Needs?
Episode 427: Join Francie and expert Kevin Hernandez, partner at ScottMadden and expert in modernizing the grid for our future, to talk all things electrical, utilities, & ev infrastructure. Kevin answers every question we've been gathering about how we are moving towards a utility system and grid that is as future proofed as possible to support the growth of ev adoption in the US.
Kevin's profile: https://www.scottmadden.com/person/kevin-hernandez/
kW vs. kWh image: https://www.bluettipower.com/blogs/news/kw-vs-kwh
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
#evcharging #utilities #griddesign
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Customer Reviews
Love this podcast and Out of Spec team!!
Everything Out of Spec does it great! Great daily podcast about the EV world! Francie is great and knowledgeable! Always love Kyle nerdy input ;)
Listen everyday!!!
Rivian apologist
Way to easy on Rivian. If this was Tesla they would have trashed them. Navigation issues are a big deal for the average EV owner….
Love to nerd out about EVs
I’m interested in all the EVs but Tesla. Please enough with praising Dear Leader. Elon has completely ruined Tesla for me. I skip that part. We don’t have to be nice to billionaire CEOs, especially those who embarrass themselves daily on Twitter. Elon hates the non-MAGAs who buy his cars and every woman who won’t have his babies!