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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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The affordable EVs and rebates that will help drivers escape rising fuel costs

  • June 16, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Kona EVs and Tesla Model 3
As the cost of living rises, various state EV rebates are kicking in to help drivers escape fuel costs. And, there are more affordable EVs just around the corner.
The EV6 is available in two trims and two drivetrains. Source: Kia
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Drivers choose Kia EV6 luxury and performance over rebate savings

  • June 9, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
New data shows which new Kia EV6 variants owners are choosing, giving an indication of what’s to come.
atto 3
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BYD sets new production record as Atto 3 arrival approaches

  • June 7, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD has set another record month of production, setting a trend that bodes well for its Atto 3 release in Australia.
In 2021, Polestar launched the Polestar 2 in Australia. Image: Riz Akhtar
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Volvo and Polestar lead Australian EV sales as Tesla delivery drought continues into May

  • June 3, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Volvo and Polestar 2 sales top EV sales in Australia in May, but the big news was Tesla's countrywide delivery total of just 12 models in the month.
Kia EV6
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  • 4 min
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Used Ioniq 5 EV prices skyrocket, as new car buyers lean toward speed

  • June 2, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Used car prices for the Ioniq 5 are skyrocketing. Can Hyundai keep up or will changes to the luxury car tax increase demand?
Tesla Model 3
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Tesla deliveries could nearly double in coming months as Shanghai production reboots

  • May 31, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Earlier this week Tesla added a second shift to the Shanghai factory. What does this mean for those waiting for their new Tesla delivery?
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Tesla Model 3 sales in Australia dominated by nickel-free LFP battery packs

  • May 27, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
With over 4,400 new Tesla Model 3s sold in Australia, new data provides an insight into preferred variants and battery packs.
The 2022 MG ZS EV. LHD model shown. Source: MG
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Affordable electric vehicles become a rarity again as EV demand spikes, supply shrinks

  • May 26, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Are there any affordable EVs around for prospective family car buyers any more?
In 2021, Polestar launched the Polestar 2 in Australia. Image: Riz Akhtar
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Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies

  • May 24, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Nearly two out of three Polestar 2 buyers opted for long-range options, foregoing subsidies, compared to only 14% of Tesla owners.
The BMW iX. Image: Riz Akhtar
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BMW shows why Australia needs more ground-up EVs

  • May 20, 2022
  • Riz Akhtar
Seeing BMW's next-generation EVs in-person shows why ground-up electrification is so important.

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