Out of Spec Podcast

In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, Isaiah dives into the details of the newly unveiled Mercedes CLA with EQ Technology... yes that's the name. With 800V high voltage architecture, 320kW peak charging, and almost 500 miles of range (WLTP) , Mercedes is stepping up its EV game with their MMA platform. Let's talk about it.

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, Isaiah discusses Ford’s rollout of 140,000 NACS adapters for their EVs and the surprising fact that only 20% of owners are using them. We dive into the reasons why this could be, from the cost of charging at Tesla Superchargers to the convenience of other networks like Electrify America. Let's talk about it.

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, Isaiah is joined by Jose from RivianTrackr to break down Rivian’s latest software update, 2025.06, bringing hands free driving with 'Enhanced Highway Assist'. We'll discuss how Rivian’s autonomy is evolving, what it means for Gen 2 owners. Plus, we dive into Rivian’s plans for expanding autonomous features beyond pre-mapped roads. Let's talk about it.

Thanks again to Jose ( ⁨@riviantrackr⁩ )
Watch his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ORuUWamE8Q

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, Isaiah breaks down the latest data showing that EV repair costs are now as cheap as fixing ICE cars! According to new insurance reports, the average repair bill for an electric vehicle in 2024 was nearly identical to newer ICE vehicles. We’ll dive into the numbers, discuss why total loss rates for EVs have increased, and explore what this means for EV adoption and markets.

Read the data yourself: https://www.mitchell.com/insights/article/auto-physical-damage/plugged-in-ev-collision-insights-2024-year-review

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, join Isaiah as we sit down with Sean, a BYD Atto 3 owner in the UK, to hear his firsthand experience living with the Chinese EV in the United Kingdom. As Chinese automakers expand in Europe, Sean shares what it's like to own and drive a BYD, covering everything from the buying process and charging performance to software, interior quality, and road trip capability. Plus, we discuss BYD’s rapid growth, blade battery technology, and how it stacks up against the competition in Europe.

Thanks to Sean, TheEVBloke ( @B.Y.DDreams-et6up ) for joining me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Qz-YtDYx5Un4zSQ1ePWJg

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