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From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Walter as he sits down with Alejandro, the developer of DCFC Tracker (www.dcfctracker.com), a tool that monitors and tracks every new DC fast charging site added to the AFDC database in real time. In this video, we walk through the full tool – filtering by state, network, connector type…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Rivian just released the 2026.03 update, bringing Sport Mode, manual kneel, and a new Apple Watch app to non-performance dual-motor R1S and R1T models. Join Tom as he walks us through the biggest changes in the new update, including a demo of the new Apple Watch app! Rivian Referral Code:…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Dom and Kyle sit down to discuss a breaking news exclusive report from InsideEVs indicating that the standard Nissan LEAF S with the small battery is no longer coming in the 2026 model year, and potentially not ever. Enjoy! Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord:…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Walter as he interviews Rob Newton, Senior Director of Marketing at ChargePoint, to discuss the company’s upcoming Service Fee on certain paid charging sessions starting in March. ChargePoint says the new fee will help improve station reliability, fund driver support, and support continued investment – including a redesigned mobile…
From Out of Spec Podcast. In this Out of Spec BITS episode, join Matt, Isaiah, Tom, and Kyle as they break down the new base Cybertruck AWD, now priced at $59,990, and explain why it might be one of the best EV values on the market. Join our discussion and walkthrough of Tesla’s latest trim…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle and Walter are joined by Seth Cutler, CEO of IONNA, to discuss a service operations blip with an issue regarding their credit card terminals. A background service went down and took around 30% of the network’s credit card readers offline. IONNA responded with quick communication across their social channels…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle, Max, and Tom get together to discuss the Polestar news relating to the model improvements across their range. With a new Polestar 2 on the way and many more models as well. Enjoy! Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle and Scot are sad to see our Charge Rigs Flexx 120 get picked up to head back to the manufacturer! We’ve really enjoyed our time using this unit but have faced some problems here or there – one thing we have to commend Charge Rigs on is their rapid…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle found out from a reliable source (Walter, from Out of Spec BITS) that there was a new Kempower DC Fast Charging station right near Denver, Colorado! Also, this is the first time that we’ve seen Blink install Kempower hardware – pretty neat! Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code:…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com
From Out of Spec Podcast. Walter is back with DCFC news this week, involving IONNA and Wawa expansion, Electrify America, updates with Tesla, Pilot Flying J and more! Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #electrifyamerica #pilotflyingj #ev #charging #charginginfrastructure
From Out of Spec Podcast. In this Out of Spec BITS episode, William walks you through his home charging setup in Norway and explains how he manages charging his EV on a daily basis. If you’re planning on setting up home charging for your EV, this one’s for you! Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Matt as he covers Hyundai’s $10,000 discount on 2026 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 models when financed through Hyundai Motor Finance (HMF). To qualify, buyers must finance through HMF, apply the Dealer Choice Bonus Cash as a down payment, and take delivery from retail stock by March 2, 2026.…
From Out of Spec Podcast. William changes the wheels on his Model Y, but there’s more to it than that! Here are some tips and tricks for winter driving with your Tesla – or any EV! These tips are based on real-world experience driving electric cars in cold conditions Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Kyle and Richard Henderson from Lincoln Electric at King of the Hammers 2026 in Johnson Valley, California, where we check out a great solution for mobile EV charging. Filmed at the OPTIMA Oasis area, we put the Lincoln Electric Velion™ 50kW DC Mobile Charger to the test and see…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Kyle and Richard Henderson from Lincoln Electric at King of the Hammers 2026 in Johnson Valley, California, where we check out a great solution for mobile EV charging. Filmed at the OPTIMA Oasis area, we put the Lincoln Electric Velion™ 50kW DC Mobile Charger to the test and see…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle and Coleton discuss our first thoughts after seeing the new 2027 Toyota Highlander EV! This looks like a great option for families and an alternative to the Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9 Jordan’s KBB video: https://youtu.be/mILoJUmim4k?si=tDmJ3mMGz1aYPWwi Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle and Coleton revisit the R2 coverage now that the initial driving and full tour videos have gone live. We learn about powertrain, software, driving dynamics and so much more. Enjoy! Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #rivian…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle, Dave, Tijmen, Logan, and Coleton all sit down to dissect the Rivian development blog ahead of the first drive reviews going live. Enjoy us discussing the attributes we are finding as we watch the footage of R2 being pushed to the max Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code:…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle meets up with Matt from Thunderbolt Adventure Supply to discuss their Rivian Overland Camp Kitchen solution. Check it out here: https://www.thunderboltadventuresupply.com/products/rivian-r1t-overland-kitchen-with-gear-sled?variant=48700672639269 Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #rivian #kitchen #ev
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle and Andreas discuss the updated webpage, specs, and delivery estimates for Tesla Semi in this episode Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/kyle92049 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #Tesla #semi #ev
From Out of Spec Podcast. Ben and Scot discover an insane drivetrain tuning issue with our VinFast VF8 Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #vinfast #burnout #vf8
From Out of Spec Podcast. In this video, we say goodbye to our Rivian R1S LFP – join Kyle and Scot as they sell it to CarMax. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #rivian #r1s #carmax
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle, Coleton, Scot, Andreas, and Logan all sit down to discuss the news story floating around the Rivian forums and websites about the initial test drives of the Rivian R2. Here’s what we think! Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Everyone loves to hate on the Cybertruck, but after 20,000 miles, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive! Here’s what living with it is actually like. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: http://ts.la/matthew54703 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #tesla #cybertruck #review
From Out of Spec Podcast. In this video, Scot talks with her dad – a lawyer – about Lemonade Insurance’s new special offer for FSD users. Join us as we get insight from an attorney’s perspective on insurance discounts for autonomous cars. Link to Dad trying FSD – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uf1cqHwlXI Lemonade Article – https://www.lemonade.com/fsd Out of…
From Out of Spec Podcast. In the name of science , Scot may have rolled a chair straight into the path of our brand-new Tesla Model 3 to see how well FSD would react. Join the Out of Spec crew as we put Tesla’s tech to an interesting test — and yes, chairs were harmed.…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Tesla introduces the new Model Y AWD and renames the Model Y Standard to Model Y RWD. Join Kyle, Coleton, and Andreas as they break down the specs, what this new Model Y means, and how it differs outside the U.S. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code:…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Lucid has just released software 3.4.0 to Gravity owners over the weekend. This promises and seems to have fixed most annoying / erroneous errors that would dampen the ownership experience of the otherwise fantastic Gravity SUV. Kyle sits down with Emad Dlala, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Digital at Lucid…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Thank you to Bill Ferro, Paren Co-Founder, for joining this week’s episode. In this video, Walter walks through new data showing that more DC fast charging was installed in 2025 than ever before. https://www.paren.app/reports/state-of-the-industry-report-us-ev-fast-charging-full-year-2025 Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com…
From Out of Spec Podcast. TJ takes us for an updated review tour of the Rivian Gen 2 Premium Audio setup after it was quietly updated in an OTA release! This has been a pain point for Rivian audiophiles and now it’s getting much better than when it originally launched. Out of Spec Rivian Referral:…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Ben drives his Tesla Model S with over 250,000 miles up to the Out of Spec track where he runs into an insane power limit at around 20% SoC with a normally warm pack. An imbalance with a weak group of cells takes down the whole car. Wild! Out of…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Matt as he breaks down his real-world Cybertruck winter habits, sharing cold-weather tips, charging strategies, and what changes when temperatures drop. From efficiency impacts to daily-use adjustments, this is what living with Cybertruck in the cold actually looks like. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Tesla has officially canceled the Model S and Model X, and we’re sharing our initial reactions to the news! Join the team as we break down what this means for Tesla’s lineup, current owners, and the future of the brand moving forward. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Join William as he walks us through why you might want to hold off on buying the Volvo EX30, with new updates and changes coming soon! Watch @thom-lov’s video here: https://youtu.be/_vf7Q71jsCQ Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Tesla is partnering with Pilot Flying J to build a dedicated Megacharger network for the Tesla Semi, a key step toward scaling electric long-haul trucking. Join Walter as he breaks down the news, what it means for charging infrastructure, fleets, and the future of electric freight. Out of Spec video…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Matt shares his real-world experience owning two EVs – a Tesla Model Y and a Tesla Cybertruck – covering his daily commute, charging habits, and how much money he’s saving by driving electric. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Walter is back with DCFC news this week, involving Walmarts expansion, updates with Tesla, Flo and more. Big thanks to Carlos from @ExploreWithCarlos, John, and Greg for their contributions to today’s video! Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle and Scot discuss the continuing Rivian R1S 12v issues we were having with the 2026 Gen 2 LFP that happened after the high voltage battery went flat at the end of a typical Out of Spec range test. In this video we recount the errors and have Rivian mobile…
From Out of Spec Podcast. EV sales in 2025 are showing some very interesting trends, with GM selling in huge volumes while Model S and Model X struggle and Rivian appears to be stagnating. Join Matt going through a list of 2025 EV sales figures provided by EVwire as he breaks down who’s winning and…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Walter is back with DCFC news this week, involving IONNA’s new partnership, updates with Tesla, EVgo and more. Thank you Scott T. and @DanTheEVMan for joining this week’s episode! Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #ev…
From Out of Spec Podcast. This is my 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro AWD with 295 hp, which I’m picking up for under $20K from Recharged in Richmond, Virginia. Join me as I talk with CEO John about how this used-EV-only dealership got started. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Our Rivian R1S LFP suffered complete electrical drain (our fault!) and now needs to be jumpstarted back to life. This is how we did it! Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #rivian #r1s #lfp
From Out of Spec Podcast. Isaiah heads out for a walk across Seoul, South Korea to spot electric cars everywhere! Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com
From Out of Spec Podcast. After Feb 14, Full Self-Driving will no longer be sold outright and will only be available as a monthly subscription. Here’s why this move might actually be the best solution. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com
From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle visits with Adeeb from Comma AI at CES 2026, where they’re showcasing their new fourth-generation unit. Comma Four is now on sale, and Kyle will be testing it soon in his Gen 1 Rivian. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For…
From Out of Spec Podcast. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com
From Out of Spec Podcast. Walter is back with DCFC news this week, involving Chargepoint Eaton partnership, updates with Tesla Semi, and more. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com #ev #electricvehiclecharging #dcfc
From Out of Spec Podcast. Out of Spec Rivian Referral: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/harrison74367 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 For further inquiries please email info@outofspecstudios.com