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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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Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia

  • 30 May 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
Kia's upcoming PV5 electric van spotted at the docks ahead of local deliveries.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla V2L adapter now available in Australia to allow EVs to power “tools and space heaters”

  • 30 May 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla has finally launched a V2L adapter for its Australian customers, although it is only available for one variant.
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  • 4 min
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MG4 Urban EV driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000

  • 28 May 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
We test one of Australia's best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Geely’s best selling EX2 to get a battery upgrade in China, ahead of local launch

  • 26 May 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
Geely's best selling electric hatchback gets a battery upgrade and more range in China, according to new reports, ahead of Australia launch.
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  • 2 min
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BYD testing upgrade of Atto 2 small electric SUV with longer range

  • 24 May 2026
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Popular small electric SUV from BYD spotted testing with reports hinting at a new RWD drivetrain and LiDAR tech.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

BYD launches new Atto 3 with flash charging, new batteries and a low price

  • 24 May 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
BYD’s updated Atto 3 brings faster charging, new batteries and a much lower starting price in China. But will Australia get the same version?
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

BYD expands popular Shark 6 ute lineup in Australia, now with 3.5 tonne towing

  • 23 May 2026
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's expanded Shark 6 lineup includes fleet friendly cab-chassis and Performance variant featuring 3.5-tonne towing and off-road capable Crawl Mode.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla produces the last of the iconic EVs that changed the industry

  • 21 May 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla produces and delivers the last Model S and Model X vehicles to customers. The production lines will now be used for humanoid robots.
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  • 3 min
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Tesla says its Semi electric trucks enjoy less down-time than diesels

  • 21 May 2026
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla reveals new data showing impressive Semi electric truck uptime - and significantly higher than diesel equivalents.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD sends its own ship with almost 5,000 NEVs to meet surging demand in Australia market

  • 20 May 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
In a first for the Australian EV market, Chinese car giant BYD has dispatched its own ship with thousands of NEVs to meet the surge in local demand.

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