While a ton of automakers have been announcing their move to NACS and gaining access to the Supercharger network, just a few automakers actually have access so far. Now Volvo and Polestar joins in on the Supercharger fun! 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:...

Episode 457: Join Francie and her guests, Renée and Tim, who are calling in from their Kia EV9 all the way from down unda - Australia! They discuss their decision to and experience of driving a fully electric lap around the continent Australia. Everything from their DIY aerodynamics, rewiring of the now 48V system, solar panels, desert explorations - they cover it all in today's episode. Stay up to date with Electrekking: https://www.electrekking.net/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more...

Episode 456: Jordan is joined by Jose ( @riviantrackr ) to discuss the new rewards program introduced by Rivian. Check out www.riviantrackr.com for a detailed write-up! 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:...

Episode 455: In today's episode, Francie sits down with Scott Davidson, Chief Executive Officer at  @Revolv-FutureofFleets  to discuss the future of fleet electrification. From the economic and sustainability drivers to the challenges of infrastructure and battery management, Scott breaks down why EVs are inevitable for commercial fleets. Learn about how Revolv’s programmatic performance-based EV solution helps companies lower costs, improve fleet performance and navigate the complexity of...

Episode 454: Join Francie, Judy & Larry to talk Vinfast. Vinfast. As one of the newest car companies in the U.S., Vinfast is striving for happy owners. But what challenges have they faced along the way? And how have they been resolved? Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of Vinfast ownership and what it’s really like to drive one of their vehicles. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer:...

Episode 453: Hop into the conversation with Francie and Glen Stancil, CEO of Merge Electric Fleet Solutions, all about plug-in access solutions AKA Plug & Charge and Autocharge. They talk about exactly how these methods work, where we are in their development/implementation/standardization, the different stakeholders, best use cases for each, and more! Enjoy and thanks for plugging in with us today. Check out Merge: https://mergefleet.com/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more information...

Episode 452: In this episode, Francie and Jordan explore the aftermath from a full VinFast VF8 vehicle failure. Jordan is sharing his experience with troubleshooting and resolving the issue. They discuss how VinFast handled the situation, what support was offered, and what other owners can expect if they face similar problems. 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...

Episode 451: Join Francie on today's episode as she speak with Rob Newton, Sr Director of Product Marketing at ChargePoint to speak about the all new offering: the Omni Port. A built in adapter to ChargePoint EV charging stations that should, in theory, lead to less confusion and more opportunities for EV chargers everywhere if it's done right! Tune in for the details on the design, deployment, and experience for electric vehicle drivers & ChargePoint hardware owners. ChargePoint press...

Episode 450: Join Francie as she dives into all the details of Polestar's announcement of the Polestar 3 electric vehicle SUV being built, produced, and distributed out of their American EV facility in South Carolina. She talks details about this EV SUV, how Volvo rolls into this all, and all the other helpful info we know about this EV. Polestar's Tweet: https://x.com/PolestarCars/status/1823706880369103266 Polestar's press release:...

Episode 449: Are EV sales really down? Let's take a look at the numbers and see what the market says. Francie tackles the different EV markets and looks at the sales numbers compared to the last few years. 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:...

Episode 448: Francie sits down with EV infrastructure lawyer Jason Goldfarb to explore how we can clarify responsiblity for EV chargers after they have been installed. How can we get the proper contracts in place to make sure that we get the uptime we need for this critical infrastructure. 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...

Episode 447: Francie explores the States again, this time on a mission to find out the states with the most and the least charging ports per registeres electric vehicle. A good indication for EV infrastructure in the specific state! 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...

Episode 446: Francie explores the forgotten tax credit that are on used electric cars. Maybe you can find a fantastic bargain using these incentives. Listen in to hear more about the used EV market. 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:...

Episode 445: Francie discusses charging adapters and Supercharging access. Is GM the next to adopt, and have they officially endorsed a third-party adapter? What are automakers saying about third-party NACS adapters? Let’s find out! 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...

Episode 444: Join Francie and Jordan as they chat with Patrick and Liv from  @MachE_VLOG  about their July road trip. They discuss road trip techniques and how access to the Supercharger network has transformed their travel experiences! They also explore the importance of accessibility at charging sites, along with the convenience and amenities available. Check out Mach-E Vlog: youtube.com/@MachE_VLOG threads.net/@mache_vlog x.com/mache_vlog Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find...

Episode 443: Join Francie as she investigates how different states impose incentives and penalties on EV drivers. Are EV owners being taxed fairly compared to their ICE-driving counterparts? Discover the disparities and discuss potential solutions to ensure proportionate taxation for all drivers. Map from: https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/electric-vehicles-ev-taxes-state/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for...

Episode 442: Jordan and Kyle discuss the unique "uncorking" that Rafael ( @TesLatino ) discovered on his Cybertruck when charging at over 320kW on a V4 Tesla Supercharger dispenser. Combined with V3 cabinets, this combination is now referred to as "V3+", and we discuss all the details of what happened. Check out TesLatino on YouTube and X to follow along his adventures (and discoveries!) Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit...

Episode 441: Join two enthusiastic podcast hosts as they dive into EV infrastructure. Francie joins Chase from the GridConnections podcast to discuss the past and present state of EV infrastructure, the challenges we face, and who will lead the installation game of new DC fast chargers. Also discover why Level 2 charging is important and explore much more in this exciting episode! Check out the GridConnections podcast: gridconnections.fm YouTube: www.youtube.com/@UCBHl5x_M8XlEOxVlC2gqmGg X /...

Episode 440: Francie explores the distribution of federal funds. How can we incentivize U.S. manufacturers to modernize their factories, enhancing both production and the local workforce? 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:...

Episode 439: Jordan and Jose ( @riviantrackr ) discuss the latest news of Rivian now selling Large Pack battery Dual Motor R1S variants by software-limiting Max Pack. Charging limits, possible future unlocking, and lots more discussed heavily as usual! 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:...

Episode 438: In this episode, Francie sits down with Oleg Logvinov, Chairman of CharIN North America, to explore the importance of collaboration in the EV industry. They discuss how establishing common standards before the competition heats up can help ensure a seamless and in the end, an optimal user experience for all. How can industry players come together to set these standards and drive the EV market forward? Tune in for a conversation on aligning the EV industry for future...

Episode 437: Join Francie in this episode as she sits down with Lacey and Ryan to discuss their thrilling Race to Vegas in a Tesla Model X. They get into the challenges of route planning for the return trip, sharing experiences and stories from the road. Discover how the Tesla Model X performed under pressure, hear insights about navigating the Supercharger network, and explore the unique challenges and surprises of racing electric vehicles. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find...

Episode 436: Join Jordan and Kyle as they discuss the details and specifications of the Audi A6 and S6 E-Tron, the latest vehicle unveiled on PPE (Premium Platform Electric). Will this actually come to the USA? Time will tell... 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:...

Episode 435: Thank's to Max and Domenick for joining this episode to talk about their experience following the route planner of the EV9 all the way from Las Vegas to Fort Collins. It seems like the KIA-engineers have work to do with the route planning in the EV9. 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:...