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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 teases longer, lighter version of its best-selling EV

  • March 21, 2025
  • 31 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
After delivering over 10,000 MG4 EVs in Australia, the brand has teased the next generation of the model in China.
BYD Dolphin Seaworld June 2023
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  • 3 min
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Chinese EV brands charge into Australian market with smarter, cheaper offerings

  • March 20, 2025
  • 36 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
The competitiveness of Chinese EV brands in our local market is just kicking off in 2025 with multiple offers to entice buyers away from legacy automakers.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Phone maker Xiaomi ups EV sales target to 350,000 in 2025

  • March 20, 2025
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xiaomi's production target has seen a significant hike as the company delivers 200,000 EVs within its first year.
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  • 2 min
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BYD announces game changing EV charging technology: 1,000 kW charging is now a thing

  • March 18, 2025
  • 68 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD has announced a game-changer for the EV industry with its 1,000 kW charging system that will add 400 km of range in 5 minutes.
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  • 2 min
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EV brand Geely announces first 22 dealers as it ramps up big Australia plans

  • March 17, 2025
  • 17 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
A week after announcing the aggressive prices on its EX5 electric SUV, Geely announces extensive dealership network.
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  • 3 min
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Xpeng launches lower cost G6 electric SUV, and with faster charging

  • March 16, 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
New 2025 Xpeng G6 electric SUV launches in China with cheaper pricing and faster charging speeds.
The BYD Seal was unable to charge at the Tesla Supercharger in Yass. Image: Sunny Snashall
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Supercharger experience just got better for Polestar, BYD and other non-Tesla EVs

  • March 16, 2025
  • 17 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Polestar and BYD drivers spot a Tesla supercharger site that allows seamless credit card payments for non-Tesla drivers.
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  • 3 min
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Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing for G wagon electric off-roader. But it’s not cheap

  • March 14, 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Mercedes-Benz announces Australian pricing for the G Wagon, its electric off-roader.
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  • 2 min
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Geely announces aggressive pricing on EX5, its first Australian EV starting at $40,990

  • March 12, 2025
  • 12 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Geely officially launches its brand in Australia at an event in Sydney, announcing lower than expected pricing on the EX5 electric SUV.
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  • 3 min
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Kia releases Australia pricing for EV3 electric SUV, with base model pitched below $48,000

  • March 12, 2025
  • 19 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Kia releases prices of its newest, smallest and lowest cost electric car to date.

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