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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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2 ultra-luxury Huawei electric sedans from China spotted in Sydney

  • 30 March 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
An influx of ultra-luxury Chinese electric models is on the way with sighting of two examples of the most-expensive model to land in Australia so far.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla offers lower cost, less powerful Model Y – its slowest EV yet

  • 29 March 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla launches a less powerful and its slowest EV yet to help lower the cost of ownership for new owners.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla plans first rollout of fully autonomous Cybercabs in June

  • 27 March 2025
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla reveals the first city to trial its Cybercab fully autonomous electric car, and says it will start in just a few months.
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Volvo EX90 first drive: Sweden’s luxury 7-seater electric SUV, with big towing capacity

  • 27 March 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Volvo's newest electric SUV ticks key boxes all at once: 7-seats, minimalist design, safety tech, luxury, excellent re-gen, good range, and impressive towing capacity.
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  • 2 min
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BYD launches Sealion 05 EV, priced from just $A25,700

  • 26 March 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's onslaught of affordable EVs continue with the launch of Sealion 05 EV, featuring rear-wheel-drive and God's Eye tech.
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  • 3 min
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MG launches new premium EV brand, with two electric models set for Australia

  • 25 March 2025
  • Riz Akhtar
MG to debut the premium IM brand at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show with two electric premium models, the IM5 and IM6.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla pushes back on false social media claims around its EV safety

  • 25 March 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla debunks false claims around the safety of its EVs which have been deemed safest by regulators.
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  • 2 min
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BYD launches feature-rich Qin L EV sedan, starting at $A26,300

  • 25 March 2025
  • 16 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD launches its Qin L EV at the affordable end of the market in a bid to reach mass market with feature rich EVs.
Hyundai IONIQ 9. Source: Hyundai
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Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 with massive 110 kWh battery approved as 6 or 7 seater EV

  • 22 March 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Hyundai's largest upcoming EV has received Australian approval, coming in 6 and 7 seat options with a massive battery.
Tesla Cybetruck Production Zoom Out
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  • 2 min
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Tesla to produce a car every 5 seconds on new “high-speed” production line

  • 22 March 2025
  • 27 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk reveals how the company will produce its upcoming car every 5 seconds on a "high-speed consumer electronicsā€ production line.

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