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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 to raise Cybertruck price days after launching cheapest variant

  • 27 February 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla is set to lift Cybertruck pricing just days after unveiling its new sub-$A85,000 entry variant, as early demand builds.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Jaecoo J5 EV hits 1,000 orders within weeks of Australian debut

  • 27 February 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Jaecoo’s sharp $36,990 driveaway launch price has helped the J5 EV surpass 1,000 orders within weeks of arriving in Australian showrooms.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla releases Grok AI for Australian EV customers

  • 26 February 2026
  • 23 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla starts rolling out Grok across its Australian fleet, improving voice commands and navigation experience.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Multiple newly built Tesla Cybercabs spotted at GigaTexas

  • 25 February 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Days after Tesla’s first Cybercab robotaxi rolled off the production line, multiple examples have been spotted at GigaTexas ahead of expected mass production.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD’s Denza Z electric sports car spotted without camouflage

  • 24 February 2026
  • No comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's sleek new electric sports car spotted, revealing key details ahead of imminent reveal.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla Model Y L six-seater approved for sale in Australia

  • 24 February 2026
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L has received ADR approval in Australia, paving the way for the longer-wheelbase variant to join the local line-up.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Farizon offers $3,888 cashback on electric SV van

  • 24 February 2026
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Farizon offers a cash-back deal on its SV electric van as part of Lunar New Year bid to help grow sales.
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Denza B5 PHEV tested in the Flinders: Can BYD’s electrified 4WD challenge the Prado?

  • 23 February 2026
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
The Denza B5 is one of the first serious electrified challengers to Australia’s diesel 4WD stronghold. We put it to the test in the Flinders Ranges.
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  • 2 min
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BYD’s possible next EV for Australia – a luxurious people mover – spotted in the wild

  • 23 February 2026
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's next luxury offering and likely its longest-wheel-base model yet, spotted in Melbourne.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Tesla launches cheapest Cybertruck under $A85,000

  • 23 February 2026
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
More than two years since the first batch of Cybertruck deliveries, the cheapest version has landed, priced at $A85,000 with more than 520 km of range.

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