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Riz Akhtar

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RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Riz Akhtar
Riz Akhtar

RizĀ is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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BYD’s premium sports car spotted testing at iconic track in Germany

  • 28 October 2025
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  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's sleek new electric sports car spied testing at iconic 20.8 km track in Germany (with video).
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Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market

  • 28 October 2025
  • 17 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 90 million battery swaps for EVs, and has its eyes on the Australian market.
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BYD’s biggest electric EV heads to global markets as Atto 8

  • 27 October 2025
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  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's biggest EV, with 7-seats and up to 810 kW of power, heads to global markets as Atto 8.
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Deepal’s new electric SUV spotted ahead of imminent Australian launch

  • 27 October 2025
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  • Riz Akhtar
Deepal's next electric EV spotted in Australia for first time, expected to arrive with over 400 km of range and a price in the mid $40,000s.
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New video of Zeekr 7X shows stunning 630 kW charging speed with 900 V Architecture

  • 25 October 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr's 7X shows massive charging speed improvements, peaking at a stunning 632 kW and helping the EV charge from 10-80% in under 10 minutes.
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Suzuki’s first EV approved for sale in Australia

  • 25 October 2025
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Suzuki's first electric offering in Australia approved for sale, paving the way for a potential 2026 launch.
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Tesla’s supercharger network grows 18 pct, packing in more capacity and faster charging

  • 24 October 2025
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  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla hits over 74,000 supercharger stalls with 3,500 added in Q3 2025, alone, helping with the EV transition globally.
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Mazda confirms its second EV for Australia, this time with a lot more range

  • 24 October 2025
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Japanese brand Mazda confirms that it will bring a new EV to the Australian market in 2026, with up to 500 km of range.
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BYD teases its smallest EV yet, with a 20 kWh battery and 180kms of range

  • 24 October 2025
  • 15 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's smallest EV teased again, with a tiny battery and limited range.
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Tesla’s next big bet, the Cybercab, to go into production next year

  • 23 October 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's next big bet with no steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab, to go into production in Q2 2026, as the company hones in on autonomy.

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