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Here's How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian

Is your Rivian battery dead? Here's a quick explainer on how to jumpstart the low-voltage battery and charge the main battery.

Lucid Air Sapphire 70-MPH Range Test: Here's The Downside To All That Power

Lucid Air Sapphire 70-MPH Range Test: Here's The Downside To All That Power

The Lucid Air is plenty quick. But those grippy tires come with a serious range penalty. At 70 mph, it averaged just 3.0 miles per kilowatt hour.

Want To Fast Charge In A Remote Area? Here's The Trailer You Need

Want To Fast Charge In A Remote Area? Here's The Trailer You Need

These YouTubers demonstrated how to charge up a mobile DC fast charger and use it in the wild.

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Watch The New Tesla Model Y Take On The Old One In A 70-MPH Range Test

The Tesla Model Y is the most important EV on sale. I'm comfortable saying that not just because it's the best-selling car in the world—regardless of powertrain type—but it's also the most efficient mainstream electric crossover, and the most vital product for America's biggest EV maker. So now that Tesla…

This 250,000-Mile Tesla Model S Took Nearly 3 Hours To Fully 'Fast' Charge

I'm becoming more optimistic about EV battery longevity. Research shows batteries rarely fail, and most of what I've seen has convinced me that battery degradation is not a major concern over the typical lifespan of a vehicle. But Out Of Spec's testing on this 250,000-mile Tesla Model S is tempering…

2025 Porsche Taycan 70-MPH Range Test: Way Better Than Advertised

I've already written about how the base model Porsche Taycan with the long-range battery is among the best road-trip EVs on sale. That story focused on charging performance. Specifically, that a killer range figure doesn't tell the whole story, because charging speed matters just as much. But if range alone…

This Test Proves That The Porsche Taycan Is The Best Road-Trip EV

You may think that the best EV for a road trip is the one with the longest range. But it's not that simple, as this new test shows.

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This Brand New Nissan Leaf Has Been Bricked For Two Months

Out of Spec leased a brand new Nissan Leaf. Less than 500 miles later, it died, and it's stayed dead for over two months.

New Tesla Model 3 Blows Past EPA Estimate In Range Test

New Tesla Model 3 Blows Past EPA Estimate In Range Test

It also goes way, way further than the previous-generation Model 3 in the latest range test from Out Of Spec Reviews.

Maserati GranTurismo EV Review: Great To Drive, With Lousy Software

Maserati GranTurismo EV Review: Great To Drive, With Lousy Software

Out of Spec drives the $200,000 electric Maserati convertible. It's great to drive, but a bad software experience dulls some of its shine.

This Brand New Nissan Leaf Stranded Its Owner

The Leaf is supposed to be one of the more proven, reliable EVs. But Out Of Spec's has already bricked itself, leaving the driver stranded.

Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself

Bricked: This VinFast VF8 Stranded A Reviewer For Days, Then Fixed Itself

They were 500 miles from the nearest service center, and VinFast's inability to help is a cautionary tale to out-of-state buyers.

This VinFast VF8 Ownership Review Is Surprisingly Positive

This VinFast VF8 Ownership Review Is Surprisingly Positive

Despite some noticeable glitches, Out Of Spec host Francie has enjoyed using the VF8 for six months. Now that a software update has fixed more glitches, it's even better.

Four Three-Row Electric SUVs Raced From Colorado To Vegas. Charging Got Tricky

Four Three-Row Electric SUVs Raced From Colorado To Vegas. Charging Got Tricky

Out of Spec simulates a typical family road trip from Denver, CO to Las Vegas with 4 of the best 3-row electric SUVs from Tesla, Kia, Rivian and Mercedes.

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Tesla Cybertruck Completes Epic 4,500-Mile Cross-Country Journey With No Issues

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares his thoughts about the truck after owning it for a week and driving it 4,500 miles across the country.

Rivian R1T Vs R1S: It's Time For An Off-Road Hill Climb Challenge

Out of Spec Overlanding takes the Rivian R1T truck and R1S SUV out for the Hill Climb challenge to show how differently they perform when the terrain is rough.

Ford F-150 Lightning Max Payload And Impact On Driving Range

If you're considering an electric pickup truck like the F-150 Lightning, details related to its payload capacity and range when loaded up are likely critical.

A Visit To Tesla's Giga Texas To Spy On The New 4680 Model Y

Tesla's new Gigafactory in Texas is massive, and we know that production of the new Model Y with 4680 battery cells is underway. It's time to take a peek.

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Rivian R1T Hits The Colorado Trails With Some Gas-Powered Rivals

Out of Spec Overlanding hits the trails with a 2022 Rivian R1T, 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X, and an older high-mileage Lexus GX 470. How do they stack up?

Watch Rivian R1T & Porsche Taycan Hit Top Speed In The Desert

Out of Spec takes the R1T and Taycan Cross Turismo to a dry lake bed in the desert to push them to their limits. How fast can they go?

Rivian R1T Quad-Motor: Extensive Driving Review By Out Of Spec

Kyle and his team at Out of Spec spent a considerable amount of time with the Rivian R1T electric truck. Here's the channel's in-depth take on how it performs.

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