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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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Geely EX5 first drive: A promising tech-driven electric family SUV

  • 24 February 2025
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Geely's first branded EV in Australia - the EX5 - features a good blend of comfort, technology and efficiency from the company that owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Xpeng brings back 10-years free extended warranty to help boost demand

  • 23 February 2025
  • 21 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng brings back it's 10-year complimentary warranty as wait times extend to 16 weeks for some variants of the G6 SUV.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla launches cheaper model Y in some markets, is Australia next?

  • 23 February 2025
  • 11 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla brings cheaper new Model Y variants in various key markets but is Australia next?
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  • 2 min
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A cheaper BYD Seal? BYDs next affordable EV model spotted

  • 21 February 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's next affordable electric sedan - which will slot in under its best-seller Seal - has been spotted ahead of its official launch.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

First 2025 Tesla Model Y EVs land in Australia, weeks after global unveil

  • 19 February 2025
  • 38 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
First few refreshed 2025 Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted in Australia on the back of a truck.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Xpeng to open new EV experience centre at Sydney casino

  • 19 February 2025
  • 15 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng to open a new premium experience store at an iconic location as it gears up to increase footprint in Australia.
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  • 2 min
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“Maybe we deleted too much:” Tesla to bring back indicator stalk for Model 3

  • 17 February 2025
  • 66 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
New report reveals Tesla to bring the indicator stalk back into the Model 3 sedan later this year.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

First BYD Sealion 7 deliveries to begin soon after rush of early orders

  • 17 February 2025
  • 11 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD Sealion 7 order holders confirm that the first deliveries will begin within a fortnight, highlighting the company's capabilities.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

IM LS6 electric SUV spotted testing in Sydney, hinting at imminent launch

  • 17 February 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Australian-bound IM brand’s LS6 electric SUV has been spotted testing in Sydney, hinting at imminent launch of the Model Y look-alike.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

A smaller Model Y? New images hint at Tesla new low cost EV

  • 16 February 2025
  • 28 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
A new heavily camouflaged smaller Model Y spotted at a Tesla’s factory. Could it be the upcoming affordable Tesla?

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