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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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Polestar 2 gets upgrade with new battery, longer range and faster charging

  • 22 August 2025
  • 12 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
New Polestar 2 sees multiple upgrades including a new battery that delivers more range and faster charging.
Polestar 4 in Magnesium with its unique rear end. Image: Tim Eden
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I love the Polestar 4, but the rear view camera made my wife carsick

  • 9 April 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Tim Eden
The Polestar 4 is one of a few EVs on the shortlist to potentially replace my 2019 Tesla Model 3, so I was also interested to see what the rest of the family thought of it.
Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack in Storm. Source: Polestar
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Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window

  • 21 November 2024
  • 29 comments
  • Tim Eden
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.
Polestar Artarmon flagship store in Sydney. Source: Polestar
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Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

  • 18 November 2024
  • 2 comments
  • Tim Eden
Swedish electric vehicle maker says it is "good to go" on vehicle to grid technology in Australia for at least one of its models after the approval of new standards.
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  • 6 min
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Polestar 4 first impressions: The electric SUV coupé taking on Porsche rather than Model Y

  • 4 April 2024
  • Tim Eden
The third key component of Polestar's three car EV strategy is roomy and luxurious, and is designed to go head to head with the electric offerings of Porsche.
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Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

  • 15 December 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr unveils a new battery with an ultra-rapid charge, adding 500 km of range in just 15 minutes.
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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.
Polestar 3 Melbourne Front Side Riz Akhtar
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Polestar 3 first impressions as premium SUV goes on Australian showcase

  • 22 September 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Polestar has showcased its upcoming Polestar 3 premium electric family SUV. Here are our first impressions.
Polestar 3 Prototype Rear Goodwood
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Polestar says new electric SUV models are on their way

  • 25 August 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Polestar's new SUV range is on its way with details shared of their imminent arrival.
Hertz EVTasmania Charging
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Electric vehicles now make up 10 pct of Hertz global rental fleet

  • 30 April 2023
  • Riz Akhtar
Hertz has electrified 10% of its fleet with a goal of adding tens of thousands more EVs to its fleet by 2025.

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