Articles by Leon Poultney, EVs correspondent

Leon has been navigating a world where automotive and tech collide for almost 20 years, reporting on everything from in-car entertainment to robotised manufacturing plants. Currently, EVs are the focus of his attentions, but give it a few years and it will be electric vertical take-off and landing craft. Outside of work hours, he can be found tinkering with distinctly analogue motorcycles, because electric motors are no replacement for an old Honda inline four.

Articles by: Leon Poultney

The ultra-fast EV charging revolution could still be a way off, according to these early megawatt experiences

By Leon Poultney published 9 April 25

More expensive and more complicated, 1MW charging is still a long way off.

The Tesla Cybertruck’s range-extending battery pack has stealthily disappeared, suggesting the project might be dead

By Leon Poultney published 7 April 25

The Tesla Cybertruck's range-extending battery pack appears to have disappeared from its online store. Does this mean the end of its long-promised 500-mile range option?

I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 – going off-grid feels good, but it's a long-term investment rather than a quick fix

By Leon Poultney published 30 March 25

Tesla's Powerall 3 is a giant battery pack for your house – I tried one in the UK's Lake District to see whether it's worth the painful initial investment.

I’ve driven the new Dacia Bigster – and it's the cult EV brand's best-value hybrid so far

By Leon Poultney published 27 March 25

The new Dacia Bigster is like its recent Duster model on steroids – here's what it's like to drive one.

An aerial view of an Instavolt Superhub for charging electric vehicles

Forget gas stations – EV charging Superhubs are using solar power to solve the most annoying thing about electric motoring

By Leon Poultney published 25 March 25

EV charging Superhubs are popping up across the globe – and these solar-assisted sites could help stamp out electric motoring pain points.

I’ve driven the Tesla Model 3, but Elon Musk is making it hard for us all to love the brand

By Leon Poultney published 22 March 25

Political leaning aside, the damage Musk is doing to the Tesla brand could prove irreversible.

Nissan EvolvAD Autonomous Drive on the road

I’ve tried Nissan’s latest advanced driverless technology – and it handles 60mph on rural roads better than most humans

By Leon Poultney published 16 March 25

Nissan has developed an autonomous driving system that can now handle the UK's unpredictable country roads. It took me out for a 60mph spin –here's what it's like to be a passenger.

I've test-driven more than 20 electric cars in the past year – here are my top 8 EVs of 2025 so far

By Leon Poultney published 15 March 25

The past 12 months have been a busy time for electric vehicles, luckily we've driven a bunch of them. Here are our favorites of 2025 so far.

I've driven Hyundai's enormous Ioniq 9 – and it's the most luxurious EV the brand has ever made

By Leon Poultney published 5 March 25

I've driven the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 – and this minivan/SUV mash-up could be the best of the big EV bunch.

Affordable, rangey, but not very special – Leapmotor’s latest EVs prove that cheap Chinese cars still have some way to go

By Leon Poultney published 19 February 25

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has launched a product offensive in Europe and Asia Pacific, hoping to win customers over with super affordable models.

I’ve spent hours with the new Tesla Model Y – here are 5 updates I like (and 3 things I don't)

By Leon Poultney last updated 24 January 25

A poke around the new car reveals many improvements, but it’s also a lot more expensive.

A laptop screen showing the MotorMia website

I’ve tried the new AI-powered MotorMia app – and it drags classic car mods into the 21st Century

By Leon Poultney published 18 January 25

Mia is the car-crazy AI assistant you never knew you needed

Chinese cars are close to a US ban – and that could make EVs a lot more expensive

By Leon Poultney published 15 January 25

As part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China, the Biden Administration has finalized its rules for banning Chinese EVs in the US market.

Nissan electrifies its iconic R32 Skyline to preserve its charm – and show that nothing thrills like a classic

By Leon Poultney published 14 January 25

Nissan creates a one-off electrified R32 GT-R Skyline to safeguard the legacy of an automotive icon.

The obsession with huge in-car screens has to stop – nobody needs that much information when behind the wheel

By Leon Poultney published 12 January 25

A reliance on screens by tech-hungry carmakers is driving me crazy

Tesla reveals its long-awaited Model Y 'Juniper' refresh, but the EV isn’t the trailblazer it once was

By Leon Poultney published 10 January 25

Tesla takes the wraps off its long-awaited Juniper refresh for Model Y, with China set to receive the first cars.

The next big EV trend could be these special-edition E Ink dashboards – and I'm all for it

By Leon Poultney published 9 January 25

Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.

Honda's new Series 0 prototypes suggest it's back on exciting and pioneering EV form

By Leon Poultney published 8 January 25

Honda says its new line-up of electric vehicles will go on sale in 2026.

Goodbye, buttons – BMW's new Panoramic iDrive system gives all its cars a massive head-up display with AI assistant

By Leon Poultney published 8 January 25

BMW unveils its Panoramic iDrive system that uses the entire windshield as a display surface.

The Sony Afeela EV is finally here, but it could struggle to catch the Lucid Air – here's why

By Leon Poultney published 7 January 25

Sony Honda Mobility says that the long-awaited Afeela 1 is available to reserve now, with deliveries slated for mid-2026. But it could already be playing catchup.

Garmin brings its radar safety tech to motorbikes for the first time, but I'm not convinced

By Leon Poultney published 6 January 25

Garmin unveils the zūmo XT2 motorcycle radar system, which alerts riders of vehicles approaching from the rear.

Bosch's new 'battery lock' update for eBikes could help deter thieves, but it'll cost you

By Leon Poultney published 6 January 25

Bosch has revealed a new 'Battery Lock' feature for eBikes that could help deter thieves, but it comes with a monthly cost.

The 9 best Android Automotive apps to upgrade your driving experience in 2025

By Leon Poultney published 31 December 24

We round up some of the top apps for Android Automotive infotainment systems.

A man sitting in an Electrogenic DeLorean DMC-12 and a person holding a phone at an EV charging station.

I review EVs for a living – here are 5 ways I'm slashing my charging bills in 2025

By Leon Poultney published 28 December 24

Worried about the rising bills from running your EV? Here are our top tips on running it more cost effectively.

The Renault 5 Turbo is back! The 1980s icon returns as a 500hp EV with a very modern price tag

By Leon Poultney published 13 December 24

Renault has confirmed that it will put a 500hp Turbo version of its Renault 5 EV into production in 2026.

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