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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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New Tesla Model Y variant with more range specs spotted in approval documentation

  • 22 April 2026
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  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla's new variant with range boost spotted in Approval documentation, paving path for sale.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

BYD’s Denza Z9GT confirmed for Australia with 5 minute flash charging tech

  • 9 April 2026
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD’s EV that pushes its range past 1,000 km and packs 1,500 kW of Flash Charging is due to arrive in Australia in 2026.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla releases long range Model Y with over 615 km of range

  • 16 February 2026
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla releases a cheaper, long-range version of its popular Model Y in key right-hand-drive market, delivering over 615 km of WLTP range.
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  • 9 min
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Polestar 2 range test: Impressive results, but overkill for most

  • 9 November 2023
  • Tim Eden
We test one of the longest range electric vehicles currently on sale in Australia to see how far it can travel between charges.
Tesla Model Y Performance Website
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  • 2 min
  • Electric Cars

Tesla Model Y Long Range gets acceleration boost, at a price

  • 28 September 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla Model Y Long Range to get quicker with acceleration boost in Australia.
tesla model Y
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  • 2 min
  • Electric Cars
  • EV News

Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD

  • 26 March 2021
  • Bridie Schmidt
Tesla could be adding the Long Range Model Y rear-wheel-drive to its electric offerings following certification with California air board.
Source: Aptera
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  • 3 min
  • Electric Cars
  • EV News

Is a 1600km range EV possible? This startup thinks so

  • 30 August 2019
  • Bridie Schmidt
A reincarnated Aptera startup plans an all-electric vehicle with 1,600km range - but how will it achieve this?
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