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Riz Akhtar
Riz Akhtar

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.

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2026 Kia EV9 pricing reveals new top trim, starts at $129,250

  • 17 February 2026
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Kia has added a fourth top-trim variant, with the new top-spec GT priced at $129,250 before on-roads, over $8,000 more than the GT-Line AWD variant.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Kia’s PV5 electric Van gets approval for sale in Australia

  • 8 February 2026
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Kia's next EV has now been approved for sale in Australia, meaning the company's first electric van, the PV5, could be available in Australia within a few months.
Updated Kia EV6. Source: Kia Australia
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Kia reveals updated EV6 with larger battery and minimal price increase

  • 16 January 2026
  • 8 comments
  • Tim Eden
Kia has revealed a minimal price increase of just $70 across its updated EV6 lineup, which features a larger battery, several design enhancements and improved infotainment systems. 
BYD Charging Bathurst Ludicrous Feed February 2023
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EV sales are growing in Australia, thanks to BYD, Kia and Chinese newcomers

  • 5 December 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Tim Eden
EV sales in Australia are up 10 per cent in 2025 over last year, as the gain in BYD, Kia and new Chinese brands more than offsets the slump in Tesla deliveries.
Kia EV3 Earth in Ivory Silver charging at Evie Wodonga. Source: Tim Eden
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EV3 Earth review: Long range and a big boot in Kia’s most compact EV

  • 28 November 2025
  • 17 comments
  • Tim Eden
Despite some minor quirks, the Kia EV3 is a compelling overall package, offering category leading range and a practical, easy to use interior.
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Kia’s electric PV5 wins world van of the year award

  • 21 November 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Bryce Gaton
Kia’s all-electric PV5 has been crowned International Van of the Year, highlighting its strong global impact ahead of its expected Australian arrival in late 2026.
EV Show 2023
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EV sales remain weak in April as Tesla plunges and BYD takes the lead

  • 5 May 2025
  • 9 comments
  • Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar
April EV sales remain weak, as Tesla plunges again and the Model Y and Model 3 fall to 7th and 8th places, while BYD, MG and Kia grab the top spots.
Kia EV3
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Kia EV3 review: Tesla teaser hits the mark with range, re-gen, space and price

  • 3 April 2025
  • 14 comments
  • Giles Parkinson
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.
Kia EV9 concept
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Kia EV9 road trip: Does size actually matter?

  • 25 February 2025
  • 16 comments
  • Sam Parkinson
I've driven and reviewed the EV9 before. This time, a journo colleague would be replaced by my 2yo son, the champagne lunch by a servo sausage roll, and the boot would be filled to the brim.
Kia EV5 Earth in Tide Blue. Source: Kia Australia
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Kia EV5 test drive: A quality, smaller electric SUV for half the price of its people mover

  • 23 October 2024
  • 32 comments
  • Tim Eden
Kia's new EV5 is not as sporty as the EV6, nor as big as the EV9, but it provides a compelling lower cost option for customers looking for a quality mid-sized electric SUV.

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