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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 Model 3 spotted testing with no mirrors and new camera locations

  • 16 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
A modified Tesla Model 3 with no side mirrors and new camera locations provides hints on what Tesla's next product could feature.
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  • 3 min
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Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks

  • 15 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Another affordable EV maker to launch models in Australia in late 2024, thanks to the owner of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and more.
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  • 2 min
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BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

  • 14 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Key specs and name of BYD's upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top speed than the Seal.
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  • 2 min
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BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform

  • 11 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's new EV platform with improved motors and charging speeds to arrive in Sea Lion 07 EV in weeks.
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  • 2 min
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Lotus cuts nearly $50,000 off price of its first electric SUV, before deliveries begin

  • 11 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Lotus slashes prices of its Eletre SUV ahead of local deliveries, with nearly $50,000 coming off the base model.
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EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

  • 10 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
The Volvo EX30 is poised to be the premium brand's best-seller in Australia. We got a chance to drive it to see if it lives up to the hype.
XPeng G6
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  • 2 min
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China’s XPeng to land first electric vehicles in Australia this year

  • 9 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Another major Chinese EV brand to enter the Australian market, with Xpeng to deliver its first electric SUV later this year.
2022 Nissan Leaf. Supplied
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Nissan slashes driveaway price of electric Leaf to below $40,000 as EV price war deepens

  • 9 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Nissan responds to poor sales by slashing the price of its lower-range Leaf to below $40,000 driveaway, and cutting the longer range by up to $15,000.
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  • 2 min
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US retail giants Costco and Walmart spotted with a Tesla Semi electric trucks in fleet

  • 7 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Two major global retail brands have been spotted with having their goods delivered by electric Tesla Semis.
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  • 2 min
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Nio to offer low-priced EV with battery swap capabilities

  • 7 May 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Nio's new affordable model's pricing and specs leak, featuring BYD's blade battery with swappable technology.

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