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From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle has lost his voice! But it won’t stop him and Jordan doing a quick but thorough comparison of the old and new Rivian R1S. The new one clearly left him speechless! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/ev/…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan takes the NEW Rivian R1S Dual Motor Standard Range with LFP battery on our standardized 70 mph range test, with impressive results! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/ev/ – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:38…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is in Germany and Austria in this video getting to know the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT ahead of a bunch of testing to come. This is the top spec Taycan sitting above the Turbo S trim. Enjoy! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan review the changes to the charging curve and performance of the new Rivian R1S Standard LFP battery. The new update (2024.23.30) brought noticeable benefits, but there’s still room for improvement! Charging curves (one tab for each): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LymlErgWYZdyJbCMaPK1ZnNWHnkRkBD9bqvUVshgZn8/edit?usp=sharing Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan is at Toyota’s North American Headquarters in search of answers to their electrification strategy, especially in terms of battery electric vehicles. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/ev/ – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 00:00 Hello & Welcome 02:48 Hybrid…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Thank you CCAN for sponsoring today’s video! To get your ticket(s) for a chance to win your very own Rivian, Tesla, or Hyundai, click the link below: https://bit.ly/EVRaffleOutofSpec Kyle just got Danny a nearly free Nissan Leaf! Here’s the deal, our new car, the full story, and our pre negotiated…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle drives a BYD Dolphin! Pretty cool @outofspecdave1554’s Atto 3 review: https://youtu.be/Ncku901mbzk?si=xfTqXspL3zJtIRpw Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/ev/ – 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,…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Can you believe it has taken Kyle this long to drive a BYD? Well here he is with the Seal making a first drive video for you in Austria. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/ev/ – Star Charge:…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle, Vanessa, and Moritz take the new Tesla Model 3 Performance Highland Refresh (euro spec w/ LG battery) on an adventure to hit the top speed on a derestricted section of Germany Autobahn! They battle thermal issues, traffic, and more but eventually do hit the top speed and end up…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle meets with Gerald Wolfarth to discuss his business creating unmanned EV charging lounges in partnership with Tesla Charging and other CPOs. Exciting advancements coming from the charging space – hope you enjoy this one! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec –…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle runs one of the last Rivian Gen 1 R1S Dual Motor Max Packs through our typical 10% EV road trip challenge where we DC Fast Charge the vehicles for 15 minutes starting at 10% SoC and then drive 80mph in a loop style drive. Shoutout to our sponsors for…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle has been using his Autel DC Compact 40kW Electric Car Charger for roughly 3 months now. Here’s how it’s going Autel is offering a promo code "OOS" for 10% off an Autel DC Compact. Send inquiries to: evsales@autel.com Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle evaluates the first data we have on the new Rivian Standard ~92kWh LFP battery pack. Chris takes his standard dual motor Rivian R1S to an Alpitronic DC Fast Charger for a full charging test. A huge thanks to him for doing this! Link to Google Sheet with all data:…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Francie from the @OutofSpecPodcast brought her company EV, the VinFast VF8 2023 Eco trim out to Colorado! Finally we get to see what this EV does on the 10% challenge. Having put over 3,000 miles on the odometer so far, Francie thinks she knows how well it will do ……
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle takes the new electric Mercedes eSprinter up Mount Blue Sky, the highest paved road in North America. They ascend to over 14,000ft of elevation in the electric van loaded to it’s maximum payload capacity. If the eSprinter can do this, it can definitely get packages to your front door.…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle heads out on our Out of Spec 70-MPH Highway Range Test in the Mercedes eSprinter with the 113kWh LFP battery pack in the 170" / high roof configuration Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Thank you CCAN for sponsoring today’s video! To get your ticket(s) for a chance to win your very own Rivian, Tesla, or Hyundai, click the link below: https://bit.ly/EVRaffleOutofSpec Kyle, Nick, Coleton, John and family gather all of the usable 3-row capable electric SUVs currently on sale in America. In this…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan are previewing the new Cadillac Optiq! And we’re trying to understand the optics behind the car… 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:30 Full Tour & Walkaround 07:45 Interior 16:10 Exterior Tech 17:37 Reviewing Additional Features 24:13 Technology Follow-up Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan takes the Rivian R1S Dual Motor Max Pack on our standardized 70mph range test! This is the absolute range king of the (first gen) R1 vehicles. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Francie from the @OutofSpecPodcast make a 6 month ownership update video for you on Francie’s VinFast VF8. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel! The more…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle had quick chat with Gardner Nichols who ripped up the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year. We talk about the run, the upgrades to the truck, and more. Enjoy! The full run: https://youtu.be/aS9dWwNG3Wk?si=RJXXtB2aMJLwsPSD Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec –…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Congrats to @OutofSpecDetailingon his new Kia EV6 lease deal from Fort Collins Kia! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – 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…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan and Francie are in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula checking out the electrified trail network built by Polaris! You can rent the Ranger XP Kinetic from Hamilton’s and enjoy over 100 miles of beautiful trails, and we go into all the nerdy details. 00:00 Hello & Welcome 02:23 First Charge 04:28…
From Out of Spec Reviews. The Tesla Model X Plaid takes on our intense Rustic Ring towing challenge! It faces huge elevation, dirt and tarmac, all with our standard 5,000 pound towing load. 0:00 – Hello & Welcome 01:59 – Testing Procedures 05:27 – Setting Up For The Test 10:54 – Heading Out On The…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Electrify America reached out and asked if we would touch on a story about cable theft! Around the country we’ve seen numerous reports of hundreds of cut DCFC cables, so we dive into the topic and its absolute silliness. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is at Pikes Peak International Raceway to learn about Hyundai’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb team with the IONIQ 5 N cars! 00:00 Hello & Welcome 02:17 IONIQ 5 N Walkaround 08:29 Powertrain Talk With Jun Mo Le 16:48 Thermal Management 22:17 Final Thoughts Shoutout to our sponsors for…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is with the Ford Performance as they prepare the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck for the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb! We learn all about the development, charging, driving, and more! Complete with discussions with STARD and Romain Dumas. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hello & Welcome 02:29 Table of Contents 04:04 SuperTruck Walkaround 10:24…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Thank you CCAN for sponsoring today’s video! To get your ticket(s) for a chance to win your very own Rivian, Tesla, or Hyundai, click the link below: https://bit.ly/EVRaffleOutofSpec Kyle has owned his Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast for 3 months and just under 15k miles now! Here’s a full review of how…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle, Alyssa, and Patrick head out in Patrick’s Hummer EV to take on the Rustic Ring! Less towing capacity than Silverado EV but with the 24 module – roughly 215kWh usable battery pack, it really packs a punch in our towing challenge. Enjoy! 0:00 – Hello & Welcome 2:41 –…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is visiting California where his Nissan Leaf is kept with @MachE_VLOG! Here’s an update to how this car is doing… Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Amber: https://www.getamber.com/out-of-spec – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel!…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Join Francie on a tour of Kempower’s new North American manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina. Explore the technology behind their DC fast-charging solutions, the plans for their manufacturing and production lines, testing procedures, and their EV charging offerings that will come to North America. This exclusive tour offers a…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Thank you CCAN for sponsoring today’s video! To get your ticket(s) for a chance to win your very own Rivian, Tesla, or Hyundai, click the link below: bit.ly/EVRaffleOutofSpec Kyle is in Seattle to take you on a full tour of all of the updates to the Rivian R1T and R1S…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Alyssa take the Moke EV around Santa Barbara for a proper shakedown! And they assess whether it’s really worth the wild price tag. 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…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle, Max and Jordan take the Polestar 2 AND Polestar 1 on our advanced driver’s assistance system test, the "Hogback Challenge". While they both have similar systems, the results (and feel) were quite different! Link to the results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/166dT_8AynCyM8WBH7qPUFy_1ItywcEkFOv-DqiItio8/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 Hello & Welcome 00:03:06 Testing Procedures 00:05:16 Scoring System 00:06:57…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan is in Long Beach checking out the Arc Sport! All-electric wake boat with over 200 kWh battery, 500 HP, and loads of fun. 00:00 Intro 01:53 What Is Arc? 07:12 Tour 08:53 Software 10:17 Powertrain 16:19 Quantifying Range 18:55 Continued Tour 20:49 Electric Boat Benefits 24:25 Wake Surfing 25:41…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan test the Chevy Equinox EV in Michigan to see how this affordable electric crossover stacks up to competition like the Tesla Model Y and its predecessor in the Chevy Bolt. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 We would…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle, Danny, Brandon, Andreas, and Jordan ALL witness FSD in 12.3.6 driving around Fort Collins. It’s Danny’s FIRST experience with FSD, and we discuss all the newer features of the city self-driving. Thanks to @TeslaFlex for letting us use his Model Y Performance! Check out all of his Tesla content…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan head to Dirt Fish Rally School to see what the new Mustang Mach-E Rally can really do, both on and off-road. 00:00 Epic Intro 00:59 Hello & Welcome 01:52 What Is The Mustang Mach-E Rally? 10:49 Rally Driving 17:31 Hot Lap With Vaughn Gotten Jr 21:19 Driving…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan are tuning in from Seattle with the mid-cycle refresh updates to the Mustang Mach-E. Now in its 4th year, Ford has made many updates since launch, but are they enough…? 00:00:00 Epic Intro 00:00:52 Hello & Welcome 00:02:09 Mach-E Overview & Exterior 00:20:39 Interior 00:36:34 Driving Performance…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan FINALLY test out the new Tesla Model 3 Performance in a quick test drive. Needless to say… they ran a bit over on the "allotted time". First walkaround video: https://youtu.be/R9MxUCPc1oE 00:00 Hello & Welcome 02:08 Walkaround 07:30 Acceleration & City Driving 23:30 Performance & Canyon Driving 30:45…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is at ACT Expo checking out Volvo’s electric heavy duty semi truck and construction equipment offerings. Complete with HUGE on-site battery storage, construction equipment charging, and their take on the electrified semi on a combustion platform. 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:28 Exploring VNR Electric 07:36 Volvo Trucks Electric Vehicle…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle visits the ABB booth at ACT Expo to see their new flagship DC Fast Charger, complete with new software, on-screen charging curves, thorough hardware updates, and more. 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:27 Charger Overview 07:11 Software & UI/UX 17:18 Hardware, Connectors, Cables 25:29 Inside the A400 HPC 34:15 Final…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan take you on a tour of the companies on display at ACT Expo (Advanced Clean Transportation). It was SO huge this year, we couldn’t even feature all the companies in this tour. But if you see a company you’re interested in, let us know and we can…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan have done loads (literally) with the Silverado EV work trucks (3WT, 4WT) and are now experiencing the civilian-minded Silverado EV RST for the first time! 24" wheels, hands-free towing, mid-gate… there’s a lot to unfold. 00:00:00 Hello & Welcome 00:02:18 Silverado EV Platform 00:10:32 Towing 00:20:51 Exterior…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan are at ACT Expo finally seeing the Tesla Semi, up close and personal! We show everything we can and even do a first ride (of course Tesla wouldn’t let us film that…) and share impressions on literally everything! 00:00 Hello & Welcome 03:07 Full Tour 08:05 Interior…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle takes you on a full tour of the Star Charge booth at ACT, showing their product offerings and talking tech with their experts. 00:00 Hello & Welcome 01:00 Overview 05:09 Deep Dive Into Product Portfolio 29:42 Vehicle OE Partnership Possibilities 37:58 Final Thoughts Shoutout to our sponsors for more…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle, Max, and Jordan test out the driver’s assistance suite on the BMW i5 eDrive40. Notably, the included ADAS instead of Driver’s Assistance Pro. Link to our results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/166dT_8AynCyM8WBH7qPUFy_1ItywcEkFOv-DqiItio8/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 Hello & Welcome 06:06 Testing Procedures – Setting Up The Car 09:00 – Medical Emergency Simulation – Driver Takeover Request…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle is in California visiting a beautiful home that’s been outfitted with the General Motors Energy Ecosystem to showcase their new product offerings. Learn more about this system here: https://gmenergy.gm.com/for-home/products/vehicle-to-home-solutions Check out the Tesla system, similar to this, here: https://youtu.be/NEW-LqVZK6E?si=7Umn6rqyX65GN_Ne Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Kyle and Jordan are in Detroit, MI checking out the new Chevy Blazer EV PPV. In this video they take you on a tour of the upgrades, an initial drive, and a simulated police chase using these electric police cars. Pretty fun day at work! Shoutout to our sponsors for…
From Out of Spec Reviews. Jordan is out with our Cybertruck with Motortrend and Engineering Explained to put Tesla’s claim to the test… does it really tow a 911 down the quarter mile faster than a 911 can drive itself? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20…