{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 526: New Model Y Performance Is Here and It's Even Better Than We'd Hoped","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-526-new-model-y-performance-is-here-and-it-s-even-better-than-we-d-hoped","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/teslapodcast/Ride_the_Lightning_-_Tesla_and_EV_Podcast_Episode_526.mp3?dest-id=295289","description":"Tesla Europe officially revealed the new Model Y Performance, and it's packing a few surprises that make it even better than anticipated. Plus: Tesla has been making news all around the world this week, from FSD Supervised rolling out in its first new region to Cybertruck launching in a new territory to the possible return of the Model S and Model X to Europe, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. 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