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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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EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars

  • 5 August 2024
  • 48 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla Mulgrave Nov 2022 Vehicles Parked Blue
EV uptake in Australia has fallen below 7% during July, explaining why most of the big electric car brands are making special offers this month.
BYD Seal Alexandria October 2023 Riz Akhtar
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  • 2 min
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BYD Seal owners get surprise new feature as brand hits 25,000 sales in Australia

  • 5 August 2024
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD surprises owners and launches Tesla-like digital key feature while hitting a new milestone in Australia.
MG ZS EV NSW March 2023
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MG slashes EV prices and offer new benchmark in car warranty as electric price war resumes

  • 1 August 2024
  • 20 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
MG cuts prices across its EV range while setting new benchmark in new car warranty. The MG ZE EV is now the lowest cost electric vehicle in the country.
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  • 2 min
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New 2025 Tesla Model Y spied showing key upgrades

  • 1 August 2024
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's best-seller, the Model Y's next version has been spied showing key changes to the exterior and giving an inside look.
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  • 2 min
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Zeekr’s upcoming stylish electric SUV spotted for first time

  • 31 July 2024
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Images of a new electric SUV from Zeekr have emerged after a test vehicle was spotted revealing new details.
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Tesla to offer new ambient lighting to Model Y owners in China

  • 30 July 2024
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla is now offering a rare hardware upgrade to improve the interior of the world's best-selling electric car.
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  • 2 min
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BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

  • 29 July 2024
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads - a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute - hinting at what's to come from the brand.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

  • 27 July 2024
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
With limited options and lowering demand, LDV slashes prices on its electric ute to move remaining stock.
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  • 2 min
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Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

  • 26 July 2024
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Cupra rolls out its first electric SUV in Australia, the Tavascan

  • 24 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Cupra has announced plans to launch its second electric car into Australia, ahead of other key auto markets.

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