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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 new faster, better handling top-spec Model Y variant

  • 30 August 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla launches its most powerful Model Y yet with improved range and upgraded suspension for better handling.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Xpeng unveils lower than expected price for sleek P7

  • 30 August 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng launches pricing of its sleek new P7 sports sedan, coming way below initial expectations starting at $A47,000.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Zeekr 7X electric SUV approved in Australia, offers 2-tonne towing

  • 29 August 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
The highly anticipated Zeekr 7X dubbed Australia's fastest charging EV now approved for sale with 2 tonne towing capacity.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla to launch supervised full self driving “soon” in Australia and New Zealand

  • 29 August 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla teases Australian launch of FSD supervised and labels it as "coming soon".
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

  • 28 August 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Volvo's next electric model's pricing announced, poised to be its fastest charging EV so far.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Nio Firefly: Australia’s first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

  • 27 August 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Nio's first model, the Firefly, with Australian-first battery-swapping tech is approved for sale ahead of imminent launch.
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  • 3 min
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BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

  • 27 August 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD sets new EV top speed record of over 472 km/h at test track in Germany, thanks to 2,200 kW powertrain and 1,200 V architecture.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Australia’s “cheapest” Tesla hits used EV market at just over $25,000

  • 26 August 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Australia's "cheapest" Tesla has been spotted on the used EV market, marking a new low in listed prices.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Xpeng upgrades 2026 G6 with major updates as it gets closer to Australia

  • 24 August 2025
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng's new G6 with 10-80% fast-charging in 12 minutes inches closer to Australia after launching in key market.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla offers new package for Cyberbeast, making it its most expensive car

  • 24 August 2025
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla bundles free-supercharging, premium connectivity for life and more to its most expensive EV offering.

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