{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"111 - EVs: Safe from rising petrol prices! ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/111-evs-safe-from-rising-petrol-prices","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT1936756265.mp3?updated=1773206164","description":"With the conflict in the Middle East affecting Petrol prices - is now the best time to own an EV? Let's not gloat, but it's working out pretty well?\n\nWe take your calls, get in touch via SMS on 0477 657 657 or WhatsApp, and let us know about your EV or your EV questions.\n\nThis week we're talking to a Mini owner thinking of doubling down, and a Deepal owner doing the same.  \n\nPlus the Cupra owner in New Zealand that's fallen in love with the brand"},"annotations":[{"startTime":20.8,"endTime":38.2,"type":"term","title":"dashcam","url":"/glossary/dash-cam","quote":"If you've got a car you need a dashcams, it's really quite simple because why wouldn't you want to have a record of what happened on the road around you? ... 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