2025 Tesla Model Y test drive: The best-selling EV just got better
We drive the new 2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range, and it really shows what Tesla engineers have been perfecting over the last few years.
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Riz 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.
Polestar 4 review: Never mind the rear camera, it is what’s out front that pleases
We drive Polestar's latest EV for a week. We don't mind the lack of a rear window, because it is what's inside and ahead that pleases, particularly on country roads.
Kia EV3 review: Tesla teaser hits the mark with range, re-gen, space and price
Kia EV3 is the company's smallest, lowest priced, and longest range EV, and arguably the best value small electric SUV in the Australian market.
Tesla has missed the boat: The BYD Shark 6 plug in ute is fantastic value for money
The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is fantastic value for money, and has attracted the interest of a lot of Tesla fan-boys. If only it can get its deliveries sorted.
Volvo EX90 first drive: Sweden’s luxury 7-seater electric SUV, with big towing capacity
Volvo's newest electric SUV ticks key boxes all at once: 7-seats, minimalist design, safety tech, luxury, excellent re-gen, good range, and impressive towing capacity.
Xpeng G6 review: sleek, tech-driven premium SUV that’s all the rage
Xpeng's first model in Australia ticks quite a few boxes for electric SUV buyers while offering a sleek, tech-focused, well-rounded package.
Geely EX5 first drive: A promising tech-driven electric family SUV
Geely's first branded EV in Australia - the EX5 - features a good blend of comfort, technology and efficiency from the company that owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus.
Towing and camping with an EV was easy, the weather was not
Towing a small and light trailer with an electric vehicle had a relatively small impact on efficiency. Shame about the weather though, and the low ground clearance.
Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion
I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6.
Zero DRS/X review and road trip: Australia’s only dual sport all electric motorcycle
If you are looking for a dual sport all electric motorcycle in Australia, nothing beats the Zero DSR/X, because it’s the only one! But it is fast, capable, and has good range.