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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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2025 Tesla Model Y test drive: The best-selling EV just got better

  • 8 April 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
We drive the new 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range, and it really shows what Tesla engineers have been perfecting over the last few years.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Deepal unveils pricing of its unique ute-like E07 electric SUV

  • 6 April 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Deepal announces pricing and specifications of its second electric offering in Australia, the very unique E07 ute-like SUV crossover model.
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  • 4 min
  • EV News

MG unveils specs of upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 models

  • 6 April 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
MG reveals details and specs and opens registrations of interest for two new premium EVs at the Melbourne Motor Show.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

JAC shows off Australia-bound plug-in ute, teases first images of fully electric ute

  • 6 April 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
JAC Motors premiers a powerful plug in Ute at the Melbourne Motor Show with 100kms of electric range, and teases images of a forthcoming fully electric ute.
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  • 4 min
  • EV News

Zeekr slashes prices of its first Australian electric SUV by up to $7,000

  • 6 April 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr slashes prices of its Zeekr X electric SUV as the brand gears up for the release of new EV models. Existing owners will be offered free servicing.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

MG reveals key upgrades to charging and battery in new MGS5 EV

  • 4 April 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Details of MG's newest affordable EV specs revealed, showing updates in charging, space and battery technology.
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  • 4 min
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Polestar 4 review: Never mind the rear camera, it is what’s out front that pleases

  • 4 April 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
We drive Polestar's latest EV for a week. We don't mind the lack of a rear window, because it is what's inside and ahead that pleases, particularly on country roads.
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  • 5 min
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Australian EV sales bounce back in March to end quarter on high, despite Tesla struggles

  • 3 April 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Updated: EV sales see a resurgence as new models make an impact on overall sales, with BYD chasing down Tesla and plug-in hybrid sales jumping sharply in the last month of FBT exemptions.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD launches first electric off-roader, with drone launch pad, at surprisingly low price

  • 1 April 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD launches new off-road model, its first fully electric model that's aimed at family adventure SUV market. It even has a launch pad for drones.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

MG to unveil new low cost S5 EV along with two new electric luxury cars

  • 1 April 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
MG to unveil new affordable MGS5 EV, a successor to the popular MG ZS EV and the MG4, at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show next weekend.

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