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.

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.

Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack in Storm. Source: Polestar

9 min

Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window

The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.

3 min

I bought a Kia EV9 to replace my Toyota Kluger, and I’m loving it

I needed a car that does a lot of mileage, can fit a family of five, and can tow. The Kia EV9 is a joy to drive, and it can back up my all electric home.

4 min

Geely EX5 first drive: A light, efficient, spacious EV using latest LFP battery tech

Australian-bound Geely EX5 electric SUV driven on track, featuring latest battery tech with a light-weight feature packed model arriving locally in 2025.

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