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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 now shipping Model Ys to Australia with new two major features

  • July 11, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla Transporter Delivery
New Australian Model Y customers to receive new features at delivery that are functional and entertaining.
Cybertruck Winter Testing July 2023 CybertruckNZ
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“Looks very stable:” Tesla Cybertruck passes wiggle test on snow and ice

  • July 10, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
CyberTruck's stability showcased as winter testing begins on snow and ice in New Zealand.
Hyundai Charger Wines by Sam Ioniq5
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 supply improves with 1,000 EVs on the way

  • July 10, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Hyundai to bring in a thousand new Ioniq 5 and Iioniq 6 EVs with pre-configured stock available now too.
Tesla Impact Report
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Tesla to offer $750 off and 3 month Enhanced Autopilot

  • July 10, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla is making cars even cheaper for friends of owners with new referral code discount and limited-time free software upgrade.
Peugeot e-208 Front
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Peugeot to launch all-electric e-208 hatchback in Australia next year

  • July 7, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Peugeot to launch it's third EV in Australia in 2024: the new all-electric e-208 hatchback.
Tesla Mulgrave Nov 2022 Vehicles Parked White
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Australia EV sales data by model: Great results for Tesla, BYD, Kia, Polestar and Porsche

  • July 6, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla was not the only brand to shine for Australia's record breaking month for EV sales. Brands like BYD, Kia, Polestar and Porsche also did well.
BMW i5 Front Drive
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BMW reveals Australia pricing for premium i5 electric sedans

  • July 6, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
BMW has released the pricing of its new premium 5 series, including the two fully electric i5 variants.
Tesla Model 3 Highland Testing Cybertruck NZ Rear
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New Tesla Model 3 Highland spotted winter testing in New Zealand

  • July 5, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's upcoming new Model 3 now spotted a lot closer to home, winter testing in New Zealand.
model X nose
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Most expensive Tesla in Australia goes up for sale

  • July 4, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
One of the most expensive electric cars to ever be sold in Australia is now up for sale - it also happens to be a Tesla.
BYD Dandenong Outside
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BYD to launch Australian Megastores as Eagers invests more in local sales venture

  • July 3, 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's growth plans in Australia about to get a boost with Megastores planned and new funding from Eagers Automotive in the local joint venture.

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