Monumental Tariffs On Chinese Imports! EVs, Batteries, Solar Cells, & More!

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 363: Join Francie as she goes into the details of President Biden’s newest increased tariffs on Chinese imports ranging from EVs, batteries, solar cells, and even medical equipment. What do you think? Sound off in the comments. Sources used to support today’s show: – Biden Admin Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/14/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-to-protect-american-workers-and-businesses-from-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/…

The Fastest Road Tripping EV I’ve Ever Tested! Updated Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo 10% Challenge

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is in Germany with the newly refreshed Porsche Taycan! He is driving a 4S Sport Turismo this week and this is our 10% road tripping EV simulation challenge. As of now, this is the fastest road tripping EV that Out of Spec has ever tested, and it’s not even…

Tesla Model 3 Lease Hits Lowest Price Yet! Should We Get One?

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 362: Join Francie and Jordan as they walk through the new Tesla Model 3 lease deal. Should Jordan lease this electric vehicle? They walk through his decision making, the Tesla EV configurator, other EV lease options like Kia, Hyundai, and VW, and more! What do you think they should…

New Porsche Taycan 70-MPH Highway Range Test! Larger Battery, More Efficient Motor, & Crazy Charging

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is in Germany with the newly refreshed Porsche Taycan! He is driving a 4S Sport Turismo this week and this is the first of many testing videos to come with it. Here’s how far it can go on a charge at highway speed! Shoutout to our sponsors for more…

If Chinese EVs Come To The US It Will Change Everything! Beijing Autoshow Walkthrough

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 361: Join Francie and Mark from @InsideChinaAuto to talk about the latest Beijing Autoshow. They go over the standout unveils, charging infrastructure, the competitive industry, global implications, battery technology, and much much more! Sources used to support today’s show: Mark’s 2.5 hour walk through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSzEVLN4dRQ Energy info about China:…

F-150 Lightning Team Finish The Coast To Coast Road Trip After Running Out Of Charge In Arizona!

From Out of Spec Motoring. Thank you to Ritual for Sponsoring this video. Get 25% OFF your first month Go to https://ritual.com/outofspec *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.* In a bonus feature from Out of Spec’s…

Rivian Restored The Most Incredible Old Theater

From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan takes you on a full tour, inside and out, of the Rivian South Coast Theater. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel! The more subscribers we have, the more awesome…

We Made it! An Easy 1,000mi In Our Tesla Model Y – FSD (Supervised) Road Trip

From Out of Spec Dave. Join Dave & Kathy on a thrilling adventure as we take a Massive East Coast Tesla Road Trip using Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in a Tesla Model Y on the highway. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with smooth autopilot maneuvers sometimes, and quite the opposite other times. This…

BP Wants Your Tesla Supercharger Sites! Oil Giants In EV Charging

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 360: Sit down with Francie on today’s episode where she speaks to the opportunity left on the table if Tesla does not want their unfinished Supercharger sites. She details oil giant BP & their EV charging network bp pulse’s interest in EV charging and Tesla sites, their previous investments,…

Left Stranded In Our Electric Car! Here’s How We Survived

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Andreas are in Sterling Colorado, the middle of nowhere, stranded in our Audi e-tron because the ChargePoint charger has an interoperability bug with our car! Thankfully this issue has been fixed after we posted about it on X but why did it even happen in the first place?…

Measuring Reliability Of Gas vs. Electric Cars Should Be Straightforward But It Still Isn’t

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 358: Join Francie on today’s episode all about ranking electric vehicle reliability. She sits down with Alex Knizek from Consumer Reports to discuss how they survey their members, the differences of reliability measurements over time, if charging should factor into EV reliability, and much much more. Sources used to…

World’s First Solar Powered Truck Stop w/ Megawatt Charging!

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 357: Jordan hops onto the podcast with Francie to talk all about EVWatt’s giant EV charging truck depot with major solar panel assets and megawatt charging. They discuss this Bakersfield, CA site opening, the electric vehicle truck chargers on site, the implications of this charging and industry, and more.…

Cybertruck Update! Improved Turning Circle, Frunk Safety, Off-Road Modes, & More

From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan shows the install process and talks you through all the release notes and features of the new 2024.14.3 update for Cybertrucks. Locking differential, colorizer, navigation improvements, trail assist… the list is long! TIMELINE 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:12 Installation 04:00 Off-Road Modes 09:09 Turning Radius 12:22 Off-Road Continued 16:17…

Massive Tesla Model Y East Coast Road Trip Using Free Full Self Driving Trial – Part 1

From Out of Spec Dave. Join Dave & Kathy on a thrilling adventure as we take a Massive East Coast Tesla Road Trip using Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in a Tesla Model Y. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with smooth autopilot maneuvers sometimes, and quite the opposite other times. This episode takes us…

Inside Toyota’s Hydrogen Development Center! 1.2 Megawatt Dyno, Trigen Launch & Fuel Cell Generator

From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan is at the grand opening of the TriGen facility by FuelCell Energy and Toyota, learning how it created hydrogen, electricity, and water for use at the Port of Long Beach. He also gets a look inside the Toyota Hydrogen HQ (H2 HQ) to see how their hydrogen vehicles are…

Down But Not Out! FreeWire The DCFC Company Isn’t Dead Yet

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 356: On today’s episode, Francie covers the recent layoffs and HQ closing happening at FreeWire Technologies, the DCFC company focus on battery energy solutions for electric vehicle charging. She reads a written comment from a company spokesperson, discusses their history and offerings, and poses the question of what is…

Dumping PHEV For Full Electric! Our Friends Go Big w/ Kia EV9 – Great Lease Deal & Full Tour

From Out of Spec Reviews. Our friends trade in their BMW X5 45e PHEV for a Kia EV9 GT-Line. Check out Nic’s thoughts on going from a PHEV to an EV, a BMW to a Kia, and the lease deal that he got at Fort Collins Kia. To be clear, this video is not sponsored…

New Tesla Model 3 Long Range 10% Road Trip EV Challenge! Here’s How Far You Can Go Between Chargers

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle takes the new Refresh Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Long Range 19" wheel optioned car on our 10% EV road trip simulation challenge to see how good of a road tripper this car is. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20…

Tesla’s Abrupt Decision To Scale Back Supercharger Expansion Will Possibly Be Good Long Term For All

From Out of Spec Dave. Hear met out and let me know what you think… Please subscribe to "Out of Spec Dave" The more subscribers we have, the more awesome opportunities we will be able to bring to you! Email: Dave@outofspecstudios.com Twitter: @outofspecdave If you liked this video, we recommend checking out some of our…

Lotus Emira vs Porsche Cayman GTS! Full Detailed Comparison – Sound, Performance, Daily Use, & More

From Kyle Conner. Kyle and Jordan film a full detailed comparison video of the Lotus Emira V6 manual first edition versus the Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 manual. These are perhaps the last two mid-engine manual sports cars that will ever be sold so we help you decide which one you should buy TIMELINE 00:00:00 Intro…

My Friend Bought A Nissan Ariya Even Though I Advised Against It! Turns Out, She Was Right

From Out of Spec Reviews. Lacey leased a Nissan Ariya AWD with the big battery. Check out an EV enthusiast getting her first electric car as we discuss her new purchase Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to…

EVs With Trace Critical Materials From China Now Get US Tax Credit Til 2027

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 355: Join Francie and Max on today’s podcast as they go over the most recent final rules regarding the United States EV tax credit rules as they pertain to the critical battery materials in electric vehicles. They detail the new rule by the Department of Treasury and IRS, the…

Tesla Cybertruck 1,000mi Road Trip To California!

From Out of Spec Motoring. Kyle takes you on a 1,000mi trip in his Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast. On the second day of the trip especially he encounters a lot of charging bugs and problems with Superchargers so watch through to see all that was happening! Get the Model Y Fridge with this link: amazon page:…

Tesla Pauses All Future Supercharger Construction, Says Continue If Already Underway

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode 354: Francie & Kyle discuss an email sent by Tesla to all charging partners. They discuss the contents of the email, the potential opportunities for other EV charging providers, and the ripple effects of this major layoff the the wider electric vehicle charging industry. Link to Revel article on…

Kyle Interviews Acura ZDX Engineer On GM / Honda Ultium EV Collaboration

From Out of Spec Podcast. Episode : On this episode, Kyle speaks with John Hwang from Acura all about their 1st EV, the Acura ZDX. They discuss the details of collaborating with GM, the Honda Prologue EV platform, and all the nitty gritty bits that went into the design of this electric vehicle. @OutofSpecReviews Kyle’s…

I Drive Acura’s New Electric SUV For The First Time! ZDX Type S Full Tour, Charging, & Road Test

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Alyssa are in California taking a look at the new Acura ZDX! Join them as they take you on a full tour, quick drive, and initial DC Fast Charging test. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really…

Tesla Just Fired Their Entire Charging Team! Impacts, Future Supercharger Sites, & Industry Shakeup

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle discusses the ramifications of the major Tesla charging devision layoffs. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel! The more subscribers we have, the more awesome opportunities we will be able…

The Team Talks Supercharger Panic, Electric G Wagon Parties, Battery Powered Boats & More!

From 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,…

EV Makers That Sell & Service Direct To Consumers Still Expanding Despite Ridiculous Dealer Bullying

From Out of Spec Dave. This past Sunday, when everything was closed, I took a look at what Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Polestar, Vinfast & Fisker all have implemented re: variations of a direct to consumer sales and servicing model. Let’s explore this topic today with Dave to see how each brand is doing with their…

We Don’t Know What’s Going On With Tesla Supercharger Team Layoffs

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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: –…

Electric Fiat 500e Is Now In America! Full Review & My First Drive

From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan checks out the Fiat 500E and takes you on a thorough tour, discussing design, software, and driving impressions. TIMELINE 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:06 Exterior Walkaround 08:06 Interior 12:20 Software 18:28 Storage & Under the Hood 22:40 Driving 39:22 Final Thoughts 41:24 Bonus Adventure Shoutout to our sponsors for…

There’s A New Charging Monster In Town! Polestar 5 Absolutely Rips While DC Fast Charging

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…

Cybertruck Huge Off Road Update! Running Through All The Enhancements

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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 EVs Off Road…

Covering Miles In The Lotus Emira V6 Manual! A Car Built For Driving Enthusiasts

From Kyle Conner. A full review of the new Lotus Emira that’s just going on sale here in America. I have the V6 Manual first edition as a test car for the week and in this episode you join me for an early morning highway cruise to some great driving roads. Enjoy! 0:00 – Hello…

Florida Man Discovers A Used $205K Tesla Cybertruck While Drooling Over A $562K Rolls Royce Spectre

From Out of Spec Dave. Let’s go look at some crazy cool cars at the Naples FL. Bentley Dealership. You never know what you might find! While at the dealership, I was told by a saleswoman that the used Cybertruck dual motor was being offered at $205K. This was on 4/19/24. When checking the price…

Electric Boats Make A Lot More Sense Than I Thought…

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…

Part 2: The Finale! Tesla Model X Plaid 1,800 Mile Road Trip From Colorado to Connecticut

From Out of Spec Dave. For the past 3 months, Kyle has been driving and testing my Model X in his hometown of Fort Collins, CO. Join Kathy and Dave as they drive Dave’s 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid over 1,800 miles from Kyle’s house in Colorado to their home in CT. Part 2 of…

Polestar 4 Now Available To Order In America! Here’s Everything We Know

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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.…

Hands On w/ The New Tesla Model 3 Performance! Interior Review, Software, Track Mode, & All Changes

From Out of Spec Reviews. Visit https://bit.ly/OUTOFSPECTENET to get a free rate quote today! Finance with Tenet using my link and choose add-on charger to get a free EV charger with installation. Kyle is in California checking out the new Tesla Model 3 Performance for the first time! Join him as he walks you through…

New Tesla Model 3 Performance Revealed! Here’s Our Initial Reaction & Everything We Know

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…

I Drive The Porsche Macan EV For The First Time!

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is in France driving the new Porsche Macan 4 and Macan Turbo for the first time! In this video he will take you in the city, on the highway, and in the canyons to test the driving characteristics of the new electric Porsche Macan. Shoutout to our sponsors for…

Kyle Drives Porsche Macan EV!

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…

Cybertruck Important Features Still Delayed! When Relying On OTA Updates Goes Too Far

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle discusses what constitutes a complete saleable vehicle and when he believes automakers should leverage the power of over-the-air updates to improve features on vehicles. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our…

Porsche Sells An Electric Boat w/ A Macan EV Powertrain! Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is in France checking out the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air which is a day cruiser boat powered with the same 100kWh battery pack and rear motor of the Porsche Macan Turbo. Lean more about the boat (or place a reservation – that would be cool) here: https://www.frauscherxporsche.com/en/…

Francie Finds EVs in France! Curbside Charging And Growing Adoption

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…

Massive Tesla Model X Plaid Road Trip From Colorado To Connecticut (Part 1 of 2)

Kyle Drives The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N! This Spicy Electric SUV Has Its Gimmicks…

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…

I Drive The Spicy Hyundai IONIQ 5 N For The First Time! Full Tour + Road & Track Driving Review

From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is at Laguna Seca driving the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, which is their spiciest electric car to date! Enjoy as he takes you on a full tour, software / settings deep dive, driving review on Laguna Seca and the surrounding roads, and interviews with engineers / experts.…

I’m Obviously An EV Guy But I Still Want Fun Enthusiast Cars Like This! Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0

From Kyle Conner. Kyle goes for a drive in the 2024 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 with a manual transmission. For further inquiries please reach out to info@outofspecstudios.com

Here’s What’s New With F-150 Lightning For 2024

From Out of Spec Podcast. 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…