{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"092 - State of EVs in 2025 - the Electric Vehicle Council's annual report","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/092-state-of-evs-in-2025-the-electric-vehicle-council-s-annual-report","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT5807569266.mp3?updated=1760514971","description":"We talk to Aman Gaur from the Electric Vehicle Council about their annual State of EVs report.\n\nWhat's selling, and what risks are there on the future of EVs in Australia.\n\nAnd how does Government policy influence sales\n\nGet in touch, SMS us thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657\n\nAll thanks to Uniden Dashcams and NRMA Insurance"},"annotations":[{"startTime":63.1,"endTime":71.4,"type":"car","title":"MG IM-5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/MG_PA_6_Race%2C_1300_cm%C2%B3%2C_Bj._1936_%282008-06-28_Sp%29.jpg","quote":"yes the IM by MG Motor yes and I got the IM-5 I got the IM-6 I got the more the minds the SUV shape yep minds the sedan so let's let's just put the rubber to the road here","canonicalId":"car:mg-im-5","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The MG IM-5 is a sedan model produced by MG Motor, a brand known for its affordable electric vehicles. 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