{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 531: Tesla's Monster Q3 Numbers Are In","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-531-tesla-s-monster-q3-numbers-are-in","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/teslapodcast/Ride_the_Lightning_-_Tesla_and_EV_Podcast_Episode_531.mp3?dest-id=295289","description":"Tesla has set a new quarterly record for deliveries as the federal EV tax credit sunsets. I'll walk you through the numbers and what analysis we can take away from it. Plus: the new Model Y Performance debuts in North America with an unexpected bonus, new details on the more-affordable Model Y Standard leak from Tesla's own website, and 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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Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).  BONUS: If you're in or going to be in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, bring your car to be professionally detailed at Immaculate Reflections! They're offering a Summer special: $200 off of any paint correction service, $500 off of any ceramic coating package, and 15% off of any PPF package. Check out his website at irdetailing.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":5.0,"type":"term","title":"EV tax credit","url":"/glossary/ev-tax-credit","quote":"...as the federal EV tax credit sunsets. I'll walk you through the numbers...","canonicalId":"term:ev-tax-credit","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The EV tax credit is a financial incentive provided by the government to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles. 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