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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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MG unveils its halo EV, the two-door electric Cyberster with scissor opening doors

  • 23 July 2024
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
MG's newest EV is previewed in Australia, helping the brand elevate its electric offerings in the market to a much higher price range and performance.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Chinese car maker Zeekr gets approval for first Australian bound electric SUV

  • 22 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr's first Australian-bound EV gets approval with two key variants for imminent local launch.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Smart phone giant Xiaomi reveals tri-motor hyper car to take on Porsche

  • 20 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Xiaomi the smartphone maker reveals a hyper car prototype with big ambitions.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla opens 3 new supercharger sites with 17 fast chargers

  • 19 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla opens multiple new sites across multiple states, making it easier for EV drivers to travel further.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD Sealion 7 test vehicle spotted in Australia for first time in latest challenge to Tesla

  • 18 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's mid-sized electric SUV spotted testing in Melbourne, hinting what's to come from the runner-up EV brand.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Smart releases prices of its new electric models due in Australia this year

  • 17 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Smart announces pricing and specs on the first two electric models that are set to arrive in Australia in coming months in a significant boost to the local EV market.
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  • 6 min
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The new wave of Chinese electric cars: Here is what to expect in 2024

  • 16 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Check out the new wave of Chinese electric vehicles that are very close to landing on our shores.
Image: Zeekr
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  • 2 min
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Zeekr unveils another electric SUV that could be heading to Australian market

  • 15 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
One of the newest brands to arrive into the Australian market teases its upcoming mass market premium electric SUV, the Zeekr 7X.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Another Xpeng electric model, the G9, spotted in Australia for first time

  • 14 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng's next electric SUV model spotted proving hints on what could be heading to the local market.
The BYD Dolphin charging at Jurien Bay with the Mighty electric truck.
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  • 2 min
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Major milestone: Australia now has more than 1,000 fast charging sites for electric cars

  • 12 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Australia's fast charging sites get a major boost as thousands of new drivers buy electric vehicles every month.

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