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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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Tesla refreshes Model S and X with longest range – and higher prices

  • 15 June 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla unveils updated Model S and Model X vehicles with longest ever range, improved comfort and handling, and a bump in prices.
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  • 2 min
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Hyundai Australia teases sleek stylings of Ioniq 6 N performance sedan

  • 13 June 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Hyundai teases all-new high-performance Ioniq 6 N, more than two years after first announcing pricing and specifications of the electric sedan.
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  • 3 min
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New Xpeng G7 EV clocks up more than 10,000 orders in just one hour

  • 13 June 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
After the success of the G6 SUV, Xpeng launches the new tech-driven G7 SUV, receiving over 10,000 orders in under an hour.
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  • 2 min
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BYD’s model onslaught continues as another off-roader teased

  • 13 June 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's off-roading brand teases a more utilitarian car ahead of its unveil, creating buzz amongst enthusiasts.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

MG reveals prices on upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 EVs – and they’re surprisingly low

  • 12 June 2025
  • 16 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
MG unveils pricing for its premium-brand IM electric vehicles, surprising some who were expecting premium prices.
Zeekr X dash and steering wheel. Image: Tim Eden
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  • 4 min
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Zeekr launches first over-the-air update, improving key features for owners

  • 11 June 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr releases its first OTA update for its premium small SUV Zeekr X, ahead of its highly anticipated 7X model launch.
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  • 3 min
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BYD heralds launch of what could be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV

  • 11 June 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD announces it will be adding a new EV to its lineup later this year, potentially as Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.
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  • 2 min
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BYD launches Seal 06 electric sedan at just $A23,500

  • 10 June 2025
  • 11 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Prices of the new Seal 06 EV confirm it as one of the most affordable full-featured sedan models on the market.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla produces its 8 millionth EV and it’s the new Tesla Model Y

  • 10 June 2025
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Amid the chaos of Musk's feud with Trump, Tesla produces its 8 millionth car as the company aims to scale production with its upcoming affordable models.
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  • 2 min
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Low drag: Tesla Semi electric trucks have saved more than 3.7 million litres of diesel

  • 5 June 2025
  • 19 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla says that its fleet of Semis have saved over 3.7 million litres of diesel so far ahead of mass production.

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