Leon Poultney

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

MG Cyberster/Maserati Grancabrio Folgore

These are the top four electric sports cars I’ve driven – and they show electrification doesn’t mean boring

By Leon Poultney published

The absence of an internal combustion engine shouldn't put you off electric thirlls.

BYD 1MW Charger

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

Tesla Cybertruck

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

By Leon Poultney published

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?

Hyundai Pleos

Hyundai reveals its new take on Android Automotive – as Apple CarPlay update update delivers 3 useful new features

By Leon Poultney published

Apple CarPlay has gained a number of handy features and 2026 looks like an exciting year for Hyundai's infotainment systems.

Hyundai Insteroid concept

Hyundai reveals wild Insteroid concept EV with Pac-Man interior – and it’s the exciting hot hatch that electric vehicles need right now

By Leon Poultney published

Hyundai's sub-compact SUV gets the racy treatment. Let's hope this one makes it past concept stage.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 exterior

Worried about EV longevity? These 5 electric cars have all done over 200,000km on their original battery

By Leon Poultney published

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner recently clocked up 360,000 miles on the original battery... but it isn't the only hyper-mileage EV.

Tesla Powerwall 3 UK

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

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.

Dacia Bigster 2025

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

By Leon Poultney published

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

Nissan 2026 line-up

Nissan is back to its bold best with new EV lineup that's led by a third-generation Leaf – and yes, it's an SUV

By Leon Poultney published

Nissan has revealed that it's planning a third-generation Nissan Leaf, along with an electric update of the popular Micra and Juke models for Europe.

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

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

Tesla Model Y 2025

Tesla’s EU sales are in freefall as VW races ahead, but the Model Y could change all that

By Leon Poultney published

Tesla records a decline in its EV sales in Europe for the second month in a row.

Tesla Roadster 2

Tesla is still taking deposits on its long overdue Roadster, despite promising it would arrive in 2020

By Leon Poultney published

Eight years on and we are still no closer to knowing the truth.

Tesla Model 3 2025

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

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

Citroen 2CV

The retro EV resurgence is in full swing, as Citroen confirms the iconic 2CV will return with batteries

By Leon Poultney published

Following Renault's successful reboot of the R5, Citroen is the latest European carmaker to reveal plans to go retro.

Volvo Gaussian Splatting

Volvo is using AI-generated worlds to make its cars safer and it’s all thanks to something called Gaussian splatting

By Leon Poultney published

Thanks to Nvidia, Volvo is able to speed up the training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems using detailed 3D worlds.

BYD Han L

BYD’s latest electric vehicle platform can add 249-miles of range in just five minutes – your move Tesla!

By Leon Poultney published

BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 2025

I’ve tried the new Mercedes-Benz Superscreen – and its Google Gemini-powered smarts push EV infotainment to the next level

By Leon Poultney last updated

With an advanced AI assistant, Google Gemini onboard and a vast array of screens, the upcoming CLA is "the cleverest" Mercedes to date.

Renault 5 Turbo 3E

Renault unveils its wildest EV to date and it comes with in-wheel motors and a rally-style vertical handbrake for drifting

By Leon Poultney published

Renault will produce 1,980 of its high-performance halo electric vehicle, with deliveries expected in 2027.

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

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.

Best EVs of 2025

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

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.

The Toyota FT-Me Concept sitting in a car park

Toyota's self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone

By Leon Poultney published

Toyota's new micro mobility concept has a solar roof that it says can generate 20 miles of range per day.

Rivian R1T

Big Rivian update delivers hands-off driving to rival Tesla Autopilot – and a new 'Rally' mode

By Leon Poultney published

Rivian's software update brings greater levels of autonomous driving, as well as some new convenience features.

Tesla Model 3

Tesla's EV sales are plummeting – as used Model Y and Model 3 prices crash to bargain levels

By Leon Poultney published

Tesla's new car sales are dropping, but prices are also falling on the used car market as buyers look beyond Musk for electric vehicles.

Telo MT1

The anti-Cybertruck? This new electric pick-up is the size of a Mini and the cutest way to haul your gear

By Leon Poultney published

It's the same size as a Mini Cooper SE, but can haul as much stuff as a Rivian R1T.

Xiaomi SU7

Xiaomi's EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it's planning a global Model Y rival next

By Leon Poultney published

The SU7 is pummeling Model 3 sales, but global expansion threatens Tesla further.

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