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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne. He is a mechanical engineer who worked all around Australia building infrastructure for the first 7 years of his career 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.

BMW shows why Australia needs more ground-up EVs

Seeing BMW's next-generation EVs in-person shows why ground-up electrification is so important.

5 min

In search of a working fast-charger in a short-range EV

Recently I needed to travel some distance in a short-range EV. It was tough finding an available charger that worked.

8 min

EV Review: Skywell EC11, the first all-electric cargo van in Australia

The EC11 proves a capable all-electric replacement for fossil-fuelled vans used for local delivery runs and ‘last-mile’ operations.

4 min

Tesla Model 3 saves $1,300 fuel bill on two week road trip

Tesla Model 3 owner Nathan Merritt has completed a 5,000km road trip and saved around $1,300 in fuel costs in just two weeks.

5 min

First Drive: BMW i4 electric sedan lays down challenge to Tesla

The i4 is BMW's first all electric sedan, and sits right in the middle of the main Tesla offerings. It's fast, but it could be even better.

The Audi e-Tron S. Image: Bridie Schmidt

6 min

Audi e-Tron S first drive: 2.6 tonnes of electric luxury grunt fit for country roads

Audi e-Tron S features torque vectoring, adaptive air suspension and a powerful tri-motor format. In short, it is 2.6 tonnes of electric luxury grunt.