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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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Geely launches fully electric ute in NZ for $A63,300 with 3-tonne towing

  • 24 August 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Radar RD6 Camping Canopy
Geely's fully electric ute with 3-tonne towing to land in New Zealand at a compelling price.
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  • 2 min
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Polestar 2 gets upgrade with new battery, longer range and faster charging

  • 22 August 2025
  • 12 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
New Polestar 2 sees multiple upgrades including a new battery that delivers more range and faster charging.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla brings back indicator stalk on refreshed Model 3, retrofits available

  • 21 August 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla brings back more physical controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say

  • 20 August 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla launches new Model Y L 6-seater with various upgrades not found on the standard car but with a pricetag to match.
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  • 2 min
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Geely adds highly anticipated Apple Carplay to popular EX5 via OTA

  • 19 August 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Much-anticipated Apple CarPlay comes to popular Geely EX5 EVs via OTA, showcasing affordable EV tech.
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  • 3 min
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First Tesla Model Y 6-seater EVs spotted, likely headed to Australia

  • 18 August 2025
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
First 6-seater Tesla Model Y spotted uncovered in China with rumoured launch for Australia in 2026.
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  • 2 min
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Xpeng P7 sets EV driving record, travelling almost 4,000 km in 24 hours

  • 16 August 2025
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng P7 breaks 24 hours EV endurance testing record, driving almost 4,000 km with speeds exceeding 210 km/h.
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Tesla brings back free lifetime supercharging for new Model 3 owners

  • 16 August 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla brings back free lifetime supercharging on select models in one key market.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Geely doubles dealer network to over 40 dealers within 6 months of launch

  • 16 August 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Geely quickly expands its dealer network in Australia after strong sales off the back of its first EX5 electric SUV.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Zeekr 7X smashes expectations with over 1,000 Australian pre-orders in first week

  • 15 August 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr's 7X rakes in over 1,000 pre-orders in first 7 days as first deliveries to start in early Q4.

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