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

Two Hyundai DAL-e Robots carrying coffee, in a grey room

This cute robot can deliver 16 cups of coffee right to your desk

By Leon Poultney published

Hyundai's DAL-e autonomous delivery robot will be put to use in an office environment later this year.

BYD

Are the wheels falling off EVs? Tesla and BYD both report a big slowdown in sales

By Leon Poultney published

Sales of electric vehicles have slowed in the first quarter of 2024 for some of the world's biggest automakers. Could this spell trouble for EV technology in general?

Xiaomi SU7

Xiaomi's first electric car already has a six-month waiting list in China

By Leon Poultney published

Xiaomi's debut SUV electric vehicle has proven massively popular in China, with some buyers claiming there is a 7-month wait for cars.

A BYD Seagull Honor Edition and Renault EV

Chinese EVs are winning – here's how Ford, Nissan, Honda and more are fighting back

By Leon Poultney published

Many of the world's major automotive manufacturers are concerned about the threat of cheaper Chinese EVs. We explore how they are reacting and whether it's enough.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the first genuinely fun EV – and I've driven it

By Leon Poultney published

TechRadar gets behind the wheel of the 650bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – an EV that finally injects some fun into the bloated EV sector.

Ford Explorer

All-electric Ford Explorer finally launches in Europe, promising up to 374 miles of range

By Leon Poultney published

Ford launches its competitive all-electric Explorer model in Europe after facing a series of delays.

Tesla Tap to Park

Tesla finally rolls out new Autopark feature for cars that lack ultrasonic sensors

By Leon Poultney published

Tesla has begun rolling out a software update that introduces a 'Tap to Park' feature for models that lack ultrasonic sensor technology

Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla could be poised to roll out wireless EV charging with recent Cybertruck discovery

By Leon Poultney published

Tesla fans have stumbled upon hints of an 'Inductive Charger' connection on the Cybertruck's battery pack.

VW ID BUZZ GTX

Volkswagen spices up its electric ID Buzz with a speedy, all-wheel-drive GTX version

By Leon Poultney published

VW takes the wraps off its ID Buzz GTX, an all-wheel-drive version of its electric Bulli that accelerates faster and can tow more.

Ford CEO Jim Farley

Ford could soon take the fight to Tesla with an affordable electric SUV

By Leon Poultney published

Report suggests that Ford's 'skunkworks' team of engineers is working on an affordable electric SUV to take on Tesla's upcoming Model 2.

BMW Neue Klasse X

BMW’s Neue Klasse X gives us a glimpse of its next electric crossovers – just don't call it an SUV

By Leon Poultney published

BMW unveils the second of its BMW Group Vision Vehicles in the Neue Klasse X, which gives us a look at the future of its electric SUVs and crossovers.

BMW Wireless Charging Pilot Program

Wireless EV charging gets the turbo treatment with breakthrough 100kW power transfer – making it as fast as a wired plug

By Leon Poultney published

New research could spell the end of awkward, heavy cables, but downsides could put a brake on widespread adoption.

Suunto Race watch worn on wrist

Suunto Race review: An affordable fitness watch with some compromises

By Leon Poultney published

This is Suunto’s best watch in a long time and the price is right, but there’s still some compromise

Two Audi Q6 e-tron cars in a car park in front of mountains

Audi's new electric SUV serves up in-car karaoke sessions while you wait for it to charge

By Leon Poultney published

The Audio Q6 e-tron has a Digital Stage that runs Android Automotive OS, with AI assistant and YouTube built-in.

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

Mercedes' record-breaking Vision EQXX just clocked up over 620 miles on a single charge… with the A/C on

By Leon Poultney published

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX technology demonstrator covered over 620-miles in the heat of the Arabian desert in a new hyper-mileage road trip.

Fisker has picked Hyderabad for its Indian Headquarters

The rise and fall of EV start-ups could kill consumer confidence in the technology

By Leon Poultney published

Reports suggest that Fisker's financial problems are worsening, but it is not the only ambitious EV startup to overpromise and underdeliver.

Porsche 911 992

Porsche says the 911 will be electrified in time for summer

By Leon Poultney published

The iconic Porsche 911 is set to get a dose of electricity for the first time ever.

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Porsche unveils the new Taycan Turbo GT - the most powerful production Porsche to date

By Leon Poultney published

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets a new benchmark for road car performance, with 1,093bhp produced by front and rear-axle motors.

Volkswagen MIB4 Infotainment System

Future cars could ditch touchscreens and bring back buttons – all in the name of safety

By Leon Poultney published

Euro NCAP has stated that it'll incentivise OEMs to add physical buttons back into passenger cars as it aims to reduce driver distraction.

Tesla Cybertruck in action

Cybertruck customers receive first batch of rear bed Basecamp tents – but they’re a bit of a letdown

By Leon Poultney published

Tesla's Cybertruck is proving to be somewhat disappointing when it comes to its tent extension.

The Rivian R2 EV speeding down a road

Rivian shakes up electric SUVs with its new radically-styled R2 and R3 models

By Leon Poultney published

Rivian launched two new models in the R2 and R3, which will become the most affordable in its current all-electric line-up.

BYD Seagull Honor Edition

BYD’s astoundingly cheap electric car sets a record that could spark a new price war

By Leon Poultney published

The EV price war is hotting up in China, as BYD announces the Seagull Honor Edition, which costs 69,800 yuan (or around $9,700).

Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack

Dodge flexes its muscle with the first all-electric Charger Daytona

By Leon Poultney published

Dodge announces details of its Charger Daytona EV and V6-powered muscle cars, which go on sale before the end of 2024

The Nissan Leaf car on a grey background

Nissan drops app support for the original Leaf – are EVs now as disposable as iPhones?

By Leon Poultney published

Nissan has announced that it is retiring its NissanConnect EV app for first generation Leaf and e-NV200 models as the 2G network is phased out.

Xpeng G9

Chinese EVs could be derailed in the US as President Biden brands them a security threat

By Leon Poultney published

President Biden has launched a Commerce Department investigation to see if electric vehicles from China pose a national security risk.

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