Out of Spec Podcast

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Fisker Has Fallen! Owners Must Decide What To Do With Their EVs Jun 19, 2024

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Episode 391: Francie presents the numbers from Magna, the manufacturer of the Fisker Ocean, and it does not look great. The former Fisker Ocean owner, Brian, talks with Francie about his regrets with the Fisker Ocean. Join them in a conversation about the experience of owning the car, and moving on!

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#fisker #ocean #bankruptcy #electricvehicle

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VinFast Road Trip Was A Success! 1100 Miles From TN To CO, Full Software Update, & All EV The Data Jun 18, 2024

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Episode 390: Francie recaps the second and final leg of her EV roadtrip taking the VinFast VF8 from Tennessee to Colorado. She talks about the VinFast software update dealership experience, charging stops, all the facts & figures she's gathered, and her thoughts about the trip overall. Thanks for your support as she traveled across the country!

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#vinfast #roadtrip #electricvehicle

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An EV Charging Lounge In The Middle Of Arkansas?! Full Tour Franklin’s Charging Jun 17, 2024

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Episode 389: Join Francie on her first charging stop from Tennessee to Colorado at Franklin's Charging in Little Rock, Arkansas. Take the full tour with Francie and JT - the mastermind of the operation - and learn about the origin story of this EV charging lounge in the middle of Arkansas, the daily work put into the station, and JT's plans for the future.

Plugshare for Franklin's: https://www.plugshare.com/location/528304

Franklin's Website: https://franklinscharging.com/

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#evcharging #solarpower #chargepoint

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VinFast Cross Country Road Trip Update! Interop Issues, Pet Mode Failure, & Efficiency Stats Jun 14, 2024

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Episode 388: Join Francie from Wichita as she updates you on the first leg of her road trip in the VinFast out to Colorado. She talks about the stats along the way, charging stops highlights and lowlights, and pontificates about boutique EV charging stations vs. lifeless parking lot stations.

Francie's ( @heyfrancie ) twitter: https://x.com/hey_francie

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#vinfast #roadtrip #electricvehicle

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The Universal EV Hard Reset That No One Tells You About! It Worked For My VinFast… Jun 13, 2024

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Episode 387: Join Francie as she tries the universal EV hard reset and sees it work for her VinFast VF8!

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Polestar 3 SUV Finally Here & Maybe Worth The Wait - Let's Talk Specs, Delays, & Details Jun 12, 2024

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386: Join Francie and Max to talk about the specs of the 2025 Polestar 3 that is finally here. They discuss the delays leading up to this EV SUV hitting the market, the details on the launch editions available now, and Polestar's strategy to compete in this market.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1FWpJ2YQVAs

Polestar: https://www.polestar.com/us/polestar-3/

MotorTrend: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-polestar3-first-drive-review/

Green Car Reports: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143449_test-drive-review-2025-polestar-3-swings-for-efficient-performance

Car&Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61017107/2025-polestar-3-drive/

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#polestar3 #polestar #electricvehicle

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What 2 Rivian Owners Think Of New R1 Refresh! 2nd Generation EV Lineup Changes & Details Jun 11, 2024

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Episode 385: Join Francie as she goes over the specs of the new R1 lineup refresh AKA Rivian's 2nd generation changes to the R1T and R1S. Later she is joined by Tom from @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney and Jose from @riviantrackr to see what these 2 Rivian owners think of these updates - are they enough? Is there more missing? Let's plug in!

Kyle's X article: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1798746967088173231

@OutofSpecReviews Video on R1 2nd Gen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krMPnGHirLk

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#rivian #r1t #electricvehicle

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Almost Stranded In The VinFast VF8! But... It's My Own Fault Jun 10, 2024

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Episode 384: Due to her own forgetfulness, Francie almost makes a leisurely run out to the countryside a situation of a stranded VinFast VF8! She goes over the biggest issues, her plans for servicing, and efficiency of this outing in her EV.

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#vf8 #vinfast #evcharging

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First Ever Off-Road EV Charging On Lake Superior! Polaris EVs, Solar, Batteries & 100mi Of Trails Jun 09, 2024

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Episode 382: Join Francie and Jordan from the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula to chat about Polaris's electric RANGER XP Kinetic side-by-side, outdoor recreation turned electric, Yotta's EV chargers, and even more details about this first-of-its-kind project!

Polaris press release: https://prn.to/3XbuQtT

Yotta energy: https://www.yottaenergy.com/

Hamilton's North Coast Adventures: https://www.hamiltonsnorthcoast.com/

Miller's cottages: https://www.millerscottages.com/

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#polaris #evcharging #offroadadventure

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Gone In 40 Seconds! EV Home Chargers Sliced & Stolen In The Night Jun 08, 2024

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Episode 382: Join Francie and Kelly, who had his at home EV charger sliced and stolen in under 40 seconds right from his front door. Kelly caught it all on camera and they discuss how many chargers are vandalized and stolen, what you can do to prevent it, and more!

Kelly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhdGCyUrBag

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#evcharger #electricvehicle #evse

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