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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 offers thousands off cost of new Model Y for owners of original MY

  • April 27, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla offers thousands off the price of a new Model Y to original electric SUV owners as the company looks to boost sales.
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World’s biggest battery maker flags first commercial sodium battery packs by end of year

  • April 23, 2025
  • 11 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
CATL says lower cost, safer and more efficient sodium-ion batteries will be in mass production in 2025.
CATL Battery Showcase Melbourne
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World’s biggest battery maker announces new tech, including stunning charging speed

  • April 22, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
World's biggest battery maker outdoes BYD and announces game changing batteries that can have 520 km of range added in just 5 minutes.
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  • 3 min
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Nio launches low cost Firefly hatchback with swappable battery

  • April 21, 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Nio's smallest electric car under the Firefly brand is destined for international markets, marking the start of an era of fun electric affordable hatchbacks.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla cuts Cybertruck prices by more than $A16,000 to clear inventory

  • April 21, 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla cuts prices on Cybertruck inventory by up over $A16,000 ahead of cheapest variant production in the coming weeks.
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  • 3 min
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Zeekr launches its slick performance 7 GT wagon, starts under $A44,000

  • April 18, 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr launches a new slick electric performance wagon to outdo Porsche and BMW at unbelievable prices.
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Thousands of new Tesla Model Y customer vehicles head to Australia

  • April 17, 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Thousands of Australian-bound Tesla Model Ys are now on the way to Australia as early order holders receive delivery dates, starting in May.
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  • 3 min
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Xpeng launches new Australian-bound X9 MPV with 12 minutes charging

  • April 16, 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng launches new AI tech-driven people mover that's heading to Australia as the company aims to ramp up its global expansion efforts.
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Hyundai unveils its smallest, most affordable EV yet, starting at $39,000

  • April 16, 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Hyundai launches its smallest, most affordable EV, revealing key pricing and specs. This could be the city electric car many had been waiting for.
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Tesla’s upcoming software update makes its EVs even safer

  • April 15, 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's upcoming software update will increase safety for owners and their vehicles along with adding convenience in some locations.

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