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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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Leapmotor launches its cheapest electric SUV, likely heading to Australia

  • March 11, 2025
  • 18 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Leapmotor launches a more affordable electric SUV with more advanced driving technology and prices starting under $A25,000.
BYD Seal Alexandria October 2023 Riz Akhtar
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BYD offers 1 year free DC fast charging to help boost EV sales

  • March 11, 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD launches new limited time and limited kilometres free charging incentive to boost EV sales as the company celebrates 30 years.
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  • 2 min
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BYD’s next electric ute spotted under wraps

  • March 10, 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Spy shots of another sleeker ute from BYD emerge showing a new ute, likely for Australia, is under development.
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  • 3 min
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An unexpected EV that turned heads at Everything Electric

  • March 9, 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
One EV that turned heads at the Everything Electric show featured self-opening and closing doors, and very fast charging, and is a likely candidate for the Australian market.
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  • 3 min
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New 2025 Tesla Model Y debuts in Australia, as orders surpass 200,000 in China

  • March 8, 2025
  • 34 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla debuts latest version of the Model Y in Australia at Everything Electric show as orders skyrocket in China.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla provides new sweeteners, including chargers, to boost sales after sharp slump

  • March 7, 2025
  • 18 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla to offer free charger and $5,000 supercharging credit to help boost sales of certain in-stock EV models.
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  • 3 min
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BYD’s Shark 6 plug in hybrid becomes third most popular ute in Australian market

  • March 5, 2025
  • 21 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's newly launched Shark 6 plug in hybrid climbs the sales charts to claim a podium spot as the country's third most popular ute.
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  • 3 min
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Zeekr debuts world’s two fastest charging EVs at Everything Electric Sydney

  • March 5, 2025
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr to showcase two of the fastest charging EVs along with high performance and premium EV lineup in Sydney at Everything Electric event.
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  • 5 min
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Australian EV sales down once again in February, Tesla still leads and hybrids surge

  • March 5, 2025
  • 59 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
February EV sales show a worrying trend as major slowdown in EV sales appears. Tesla still leads the EV market, but plug in hybrids have surged.
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Xpeng G6 review: sleek, tech-driven premium SUV that’s all the rage

  • March 3, 2025
  • 17 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng's first model in Australia ticks quite a few boxes for electric SUV buyers while offering a sleek, tech-focused, well-rounded package.

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