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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 launches driverless Robotaxi service – at $US4.20 per ride

  • June 24, 2025
  • 27 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's Robotaxi service launched in Austin with rides starting at $4.20.
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BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range

  • June 22, 2025
  • 27 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne

  • June 21, 2025
  • 22 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Another new Chinese brand EV spotted testing in Melbourne, bringing with it unique looks and Australian-first charging tech.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD launches fully electric version of best-selling Sealion 6 SUV plug-in hybrid

  • June 21, 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's next SUV model spotted with multiple powertrains, ahead of expected July launch in its home market.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla sends Robotaxi test ride invites as significant milestone looms

  • June 21, 2025
  • 12 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla hits a big milestone with official Robotaxi service using FSD software starting in the coming days.
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  • 6 min
  • EV News

Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales

  • June 20, 2025
  • No comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr models see a factory bonus, reducing prices of some variants by up to $5,000 until 30 June 2025.
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  • 2 min
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BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV

  • June 19, 2025
  • 16 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's cheapest model reaches 1 million sales in just over two years, marking a major milestone in affordable EVs globally.
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  • 4 min
  • EV News

Nissan launches next generation Leaf, with more range, a new plug, and V2L

  • June 18, 2025
  • 23 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Nissan unveils the latest generation of the iconic Leaf, completely redesigning the car, including its body, its plugs and adding a lot more range.
The Tesla Model Y back seat. Source: Tesla
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  • 2 min
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Tesla to target big families with upcoming 6 and 7-seater Model Y variants

  • June 17, 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla reportedly working on 7-seater version of its Model Y for Asia-Pacific market, with a 6-seat configuration also spotted in its app firmware.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Astonishing: Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra EV sets fastest production car lap, besting Porsche

  • June 15, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xiaomi set a lap record for the fastest four-door production car at Germany's iconic Nürburgring race track. It’s astonishing to see such a high-performance car from such a young company.

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