{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"120 - Why is Zeekr booming? Plus Government incentive clarity at last","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/120-why-is-zeekr-booming-plus-government-incentive-clarity-at-last","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT1059397430.mp3","description":"This week Andrew Stamatakis from Zeekr Australia joins us to talk about the recent Federal Budget changes to EV subsidies and what it means for consumers, plus - how is Zeekr doing so well here? \n\nWe take your calls on buying a Model Y and what to decide when it comes to performance vs function.\n\nAND, do we have a new record for the number off  test drives?  Anthony joins us to challenge Penelope's 16!\n\nGet in touch, thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657"},"annotations":[{"startTime":278.4,"endTime":288.8,"type":"term","title":"LFP battery","url":"/glossary/lfp-battery","quote":"And then mostly to balance the LFP battery. 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