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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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Chery’s new electric SUV approved for sale under Jaecoo brand

  • 1 October 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Another affordable electric SUV from major brand approved for sale in Australia.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Leapmotor to price new electric B10 SUV at incredible $38,990 driveaway

  • 30 September 2025
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Leapmotor launches Australia's lowest cost electric SUV, with drive-away prices starting from under $39,000.
Mind blown while being driven by Tesla FSD Supervised. Source: Tim Eden
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  • 2 min
  • Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla achieves 1 million FSD Supervised km in Australia and NZ

  • 30 September 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Within a fortnight of Tesla FSD Supervised landing in Australia and New Zealand, owners have clocked over 1 million kilometres, including one lap of Australia.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

BYD starts exports of its $A36,000 electric sedan

  • 30 September 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD starts exports of its latest affordable electric sedan, starting with one key right-hand-drive market.
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  • 2 min
  • Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla goes all in on FSD, ends Enhanced Auto Pilot option in Australia

  • 28 September 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla removes the option of Enhanced Auto Pilot from its configurator, going all in on FSD Supervised drive.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD cuts prices on its low cost “Corolla killer” EV to as low as $A19,200

  • 28 September 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD cuts prices on one of its most affordable electric models - dubbed the Corolla-killer - as it launches new electric versions.
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  • 2 min
  • Charging

Tesla to roll out highway signage for superchargers to improve EV awareness

  • 27 September 2025
  • 12 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla starts rolling out EV charging signage across highways to accelerate EV awareness and adoption.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Geely offers $2,000 off EX5 electric SUV in new leasing offer

  • 27 September 2025
  • Riz Akhtar
Popular family electric SUV from Geely gets a $2,000 leasing incentive to help drive sales.
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

MG’s most affordable “MG4 EV Urban” approved for sale in Australia

  • 27 September 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
MG's cheapest electric model now approved for sale - with two battery pack offerings - in early 2026.
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  • 4 min
  • EV News

Volkswagen announces prices for new electric Transporter van

  • 26 September 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Volkswagen announces arrival of new electric Transporter van in Australia, tapping into market for last mile deliveries and "van life."

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