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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.

7 min

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.

4 min

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.

5 min

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.

5 min

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.

4 min

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.

Trailer hooked up to Tesla Model 3. Image: Tim Eden

6 min

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.

4 min

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.

8 min

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.

Jeep Avenger Summit with Sun exterior paint. Image: Tim Eden

8 min

Jeep Avenger review: Light and efficient, but this electric SUV lacks space and features

Jeep pitches a spirit of adventure for its Avenger electric SUV, but the front-wheel drive, no spare tyre, limited range and no V2L mean it may not be the best choice for off-road adventures.

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