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

BMW says Apple CarPlay popularity is a myth, as more manufacturers turn to built-in navigation systems

By Leon Poultney Published 11 September 25

A BMW exec has claimed there's a “CarPlay myth” that's overstating how much its drivers are using the Apple tech for navigation and more.

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The end of range anxiety? Mercedes' solid-state battery tech just drove 749 miles without a stop

By Leon Poultney Published 11 September 25

Mercedes-Benz has again demoed the potential of its solid-state battery technology in a road trip that covered almost 750 miles on just one charge.

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Tesla scraps its wireless EV charging plans, leaving Porsche to pioneer the technology

By Leon Poultney Published 11 September 25

Despite Tesla's chief designer telling Jay Leno that the company was working on it, plans for inductive EV charging have reportedly been ditched.

The Vantrue N2 Pro dash cam inside a car windshield

Do dash cams record audio? An expert explains why its vital to capture road noise as well as video

By Leon Poultney Published 11 September 25

Professional drivers know the score when it comes to capturing audio

The new Polestar 5 Grand Tourer has the Porsche Taycan in its sights – and yes, there's still no rear windscreen

By Leon Poultney Published 9 September 25

Polestar has finally taken the wraps off its rather handsome Polestar 5 Grand Tourer – and it's based on one of the best-looking concept cars of 2024.

BMW reveals new iX3 EV with a monster 500-mile range, but I was expecting more from the first of the 'Neue Klasse'

By Leon Poultney Published 8 September 25

After much conceptual teasing, BMW reveals what the New Class of its electric vehicles looks like – and I've been left a bit cold.

Anyone with an iPhone in the US can now download the Tesla Robotaxi app and join the queue for a ride

By Leon Poultney Published 5 September 25

Tesla's Robotaxi smartphone app has now opened up to anyone with an Apple iPhone. Sorry Android users.

Audi’s Concept C gives us the best look yet at new TT and yes, it’s going to be electric

By Leon Poultney Published 4 September 25

Future Audi TT cars could be ditch the ICE and go all-electric. And do so with style.

Porsche beats Tesla to wireless inductive charging, as Cayenne Electric is first with the tech

By Leon Poultney Published 4 September 25

Porsche unveils 11kW wireless inductive charging technology in upcoming Cayenne Electric.

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The world’s first mass-produced car with semi solid-state batteries is finally coming, and it’s cheaper than you’d think

By Leon Poultney Published 2 September 25

MG promises improved longevity and faster charging speeds

Do dash cams record speed? An expert unpacks why it’s important to get one that logs the details

By Leon Poultney Published 1 September 25

We asked Bryn Brooker, Head of Road Safety at Nextbase, why the ability to record speed is a key feature for dash cams

Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range

By Leon Poultney Published 1 September 25

A monster electric range and the backing of a petrol engine offers EV-sceptics a gentle introduction to the world of alternative

Everyone is writing off the new wave of high-performance Chinese EVs – here's why that's a big mistake

By Leon Poultney Published 31 August 25

Xiaomi and Yangwang have been smashing EV performance records

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Tesla takes the wraps off its Model Y Performance – a family SUV that’s faster than a Porsche 911

By Leon Poultney Published 29 August 25

Coming to Europe and the Middle East, Tesla's new Model Y Performance has a spoiler that I think kinda suits it.

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Tesla teases major launch for tomorrow – and it looks like it could be the new Model Y Performance

By Leon Poultney Published 28 August 25

The Model Y Performance has been missing from Tesla’s line-up, but recent teasers suggest it’s making a comeback

Your car could be at risk – new Flipper Zero craze sees car thieves use cheap hacking device, and there's no easy fix

By Leon Poultney Published 27 August 25

Hackers have created patches that allow Flipper Zero owners to gain access to a vast number of modern vehicles.

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'If it’s just digital, it will never be luxury': Bentley hits out at premium rivals as it prepares to launch first EV

By Leon Poultney Published 27 August 25

British marque says there's no replacement for craftsmanship

This wild Mercedes-AMG concept car just demolished several EV distance records – including driving 'around the world' in eight days

By Leon Poultney Published 26 August 25

The Mercedes-AMG GT XX covered 3,404 miles in 24 hours thanks to ultra-rapid charging and plenty of coffee.

Apple’s iOS 26 is changing CarPlay in a big way – here are the 4 hottest new features

By Leon Poultney Published 23 August 25

CarPlay will look and feel very different when you plug your iPhone into your car later this year. Here are the biggest upgrades from iOS 26.

Want a cheap Tesla? EV giant slashes its monthly UK leasing prices – and offers enticing US deals to boost sales

By Leon Poultney Published 19 August 25

Cheap lease deals and generous bundle deals in the US have been introduced to help buoy Tesla sales.

Volkswagen wants you to pay a Netflix-style subscription to unlock extra EV power – and that could be a slippery slope

By Leon Poultney Published 19 August 25

Volkswagen will charge a monthly fee for maximum power but more automakers could follow suit.

I’ve driven the new electric Mercedes G-Wagen – and the rough-and-ready EV makes very little sense, which is why it’s perfect

By Leon Poultney Published 9 August 25

The hulking G 580 makes little sense, but then a G-Wagen never really has.

'This is a Model T moment for us': Ford teases new family of affordable EVs, here's what to expect

By Leon Poultney Published 4 August 25

The results of Ford's 'skunkworks' EV development team will be revealed later this month – here's what we expect to see.

The rear wheel of the Verge TS Pro motorbike next to a view of its front

I've ridden the groundbreaking Verge TS Pro electric superbike – and it almost lives up to its Tron-like looks and hefty price tag

By Leon Poultney Published 2 August 25

The first production vehicle with an in-wheel motor looks like something straight from a sci-fi film, but it's not perfect.

Honda's tiny EV makes official debut – and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too

By Leon Poultney Published 1 August 25

The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.

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