Smart #3 Premium review: Merc comfort, styling and great charging tech
Smart's #3 Premium driven: An EV with sleek lines, lots of Merc cues, great tech, plenty of power and unique charging tech.
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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.
IM5 Performance review: MG’s compelling electric rocket that self parks better than a Tesla
MG's new IM5 Performance offers a good blend of premium features and delivers some impressive driving dynamics.
Škoda’s new Enyaq electric SUV: A welcome sequel, and at a lower price
Škoda’s new Enyaq lands in Australia with sharper looks, more range, and a starting price nearly $20k lower than before. Is it enough to get Australian families on board?
Segway Ninebot E3 Pro scooter review: It will take you for a ride, for not much money
The Segway Ninebot E3 Pro is an impressive piece of engineering. Yes, there are a few compromises compared to more expensive models, but you get a lot for your money.
New Ariya First Drive: Nissan’s best EV so far, with Japanese futurism packed in
Our first drive of Nissan Ariya, the brand's most important EV so far, highlighted how well-rounded this long-awaited electric SUV really is.
Deepal’s E07 first drive: The EV crossover that isn’t quite ute, and not quite SUV
Electric Ute, SUV, lounge, sleep pod? The E07 Multitruck is confusing, in a good way.
Škoda Elroq: Test-driving the two faces of Czech EV ambition
Škoda launches its second EV onto the Australian market. How does it stack up against an increasingly competitive and China dominated EV space?
Everything Electric: China’s answer to the Euro super saloons?!
Elliot checks out the new XPENG P7. A sleek, tech-loaded EV - it’s a bold statement from XPENG, showcasing just how far Chinese electric vehicles have come.
Geely EX5 review: Electric SUV is great value for money, and not just a distraction
The Geely EX5 is great value with so many features included that it begs the question, why would anyone buy a fossil fueled dinosaur instead? It is not perfect, however.
Zeekr X Review: Neck-snapping performance in more ways than one
The Zeekr X is a fun, sporty little car to drive, combined with a premium interior that lives up to the luxury aspirations of the brand. But there are a few areas of improvement.