Riz 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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Another $50 million in low interest loans offered to SMEs to buy EVs and renewables

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Ed Husic visiting a Nissan Leaf electric car dealer

New $50 million low interest loan scheme announced on EVs and renewables and charging equipment targeted for farmers, freight, small and medium sized businesses.

Tesla Model Y refresh spotted. Image: JacklJack via Reddit

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2025 refreshed Tesla Model Y is nearly here: What’s expected

Australia's and the world's best selling EV, the Tesla Model Y ,is about to get a refresh: What improvements can we expect?

Industry minister Ed Husic, prime minister Anthony Albanese and climate and energy minister Chris Bowen inspect a Nissan Leaf in Sydney. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

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Nissan Leaf prices slashed, now starting under $A35,000

The price of the iconic Nissan Leaf has been slashed to all-time lows in Australia, with the base version now being offered at less than $35,000 driveaway.

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December rebound ensures record year for EV sales in Australia, even as Tesla share slumps

EV sales rebound in the last month of 2024, with overall growth of 4.6 per cent in the calendar year as rivals continued to eat into Tesla's market share.

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Cupra slashes prices on Born EV by up to 25 pct to kickstart electric sales in 2025

Cupra cuts prices of the Born electric hatchback by as much as 25% to kickstart 2025.

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MG bumps up price of Australia’s lowest cost EV

MG increases prices on the MG4 to kickstart 2025 which was Australia's cheapest EV only months ago.

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EV specialists Tesla and Polestar suffer sharp slump in Australian sales in 2024

A sharp slump in sales from EV specialists Tesla and Polestar in 2024 means that the overall electric car market will barely move from the previous year.

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Tesla global annual deliveries fall in 2024 for first time, but maintains lead over BYD

Tesla global annual deliveries fall for the first time in 2024, although it still maintains lead over BYD. In Australia, Tesla sales slumped nearly 17 per cent despite a rebound in December.

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Geely launches local website showcasing its upcoming EX5 affordable EV

Geely launches Australian website with expression of interest open to buyers looking at an electric family SUV.

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Zeekr 7X configurator goes online with blistering charging speeds

Zeekr's Australian-bound electric SUV online configurator opens in Europe, highlighting charging speeds, acceleration and much more.

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