{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Tesla Model Y L Spotted | BYD Blade 2.0 Fast Charging | Suzuki EV News","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tesla-model-y-l-spotted-byd-blade-2-0-fast-charging-suzuki-ev-news","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061898/episodes/18828280-tesla-model-y-l-spotted-byd-blade-2-0-fast-charging-suzuki-ev-news.mp3","description":"Got a Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message!Catch up on the latest in Electric Vehicle news from Australia and around the world! Hosted by Tom & Joy Gan of Ludicrous Feed, Riz Akhtar from Carloop and Roland Lam from ZappedSupport the showCatch us LIVE on Wednesday nights 8pm Sydney time on YouTubeContact Ludicrous Feed"},"annotations":[{"startTime":312.22,"endTime":315.92,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Tesla_Model_Y_%282025%29_MYLE_Festival_2025_DSC_9565.jpg","quote":"So we talked about Tesla Model Y L last week... 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