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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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BYD sells tens of thousands of its fast-charging EVs in first month

  • May 5, 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's first two models featuring 1,000 kW charging went on sale in April, and are already selling tens of thousands in just the first month.
Source: Scania
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Scania electric truck with 624 kWh battery approved for sale in Australia

  • May 5, 2025
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Scania's 31 tonne GVM truck is now approved for sale in Australia with a 500 kW powertrain fed by a 624 kWh battery pack.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla opens test drives of the new Model Y nationwide

  • May 3, 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's much anticipated refreshed Model Y is now available to test drive nationwide as customers deliveries start as early as next week.
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BYD rolls out first 1,000 kW chargers that can add 400 km of range in 5 minutes

  • May 2, 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's first 1,000 kW charging site goes online, helping BYD drivers add 400 km of range in just 5 minutes.
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  • 2 min
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Geely claims 1,000 orders in under 2 months for EX5 as it offers new incentives

  • May 1, 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Well-priced Geely EX5 electric SUV receives over 1,000 orders, but the brand has chosen to offer new incentives.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla to ramp up white-labelling its ultra-reliable superchargers

  • May 1, 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla to scale white-labelled charging hardware offering for chargepoint operators in a bid to expand the rollout of its ultra-reliable superchargers.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla expected to launch lower cost, no frills Model Y in coming months

  • April 30, 2025
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  • Riz Akhtar
Details of Tesla's lower cost Model Y launch and early specs have been shared on social media, hinting the car's release is just months away.
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Tesla’s new 7-seater Model Y rumoured to go into production in coming weeks

  • April 29, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
New reports have surfaced, revealing a new bigger Model Y with more seats and space to go into production in coming weeks.
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  • 3 min
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BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone

  • April 28, 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's off-roading brand has begun deliveries of its first fully electric model, the Tai 3, and reports strong demand.
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  • 2 min
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MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

  • April 27, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
MG launches a RWD variant of the two door, scissor door equipped electric drop-top Cyberster, its most affordable variant yet.

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