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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…

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…

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.