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

Tesla Model
Pop-out car door handles could finally disappear for good – as Tesla responds to global backlash about their safety

By Leon Poultney Published

Tesla has responded to a new investigation and potential Chinese ban on pop-up door handles, but I want to see them disappear for good.

Lucid Gravity
Lucid just gave its EV owners a free dash cam mode and Tesla-style parking monitor – all from a software update

By Leon Poultney Published

A recent over-the-air update has introduced some key new features to Lucid's ground-breaking electric SUV.

Dreame Automotive EV
A Chinese robot vacuum company wants to take on Bugatti with an upcoming hyper-EV – but it’s off to a shaky start with these ridiculous renders

By Leon Poultney Published

From air purifiers to the fastest EV in the world? This company has big Dreames.

Two car dashboards showing Apple CarPlay
I’ve tried CarPlay’s new iOS 26 makeover – here are my 5 favorite upgrades

By Leon Poultney Published

Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a refresh to CarPlay and after trying it, I’ve landed on my favorite aspects.

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LG webOS and Xbox In Car
LG brings Xbox to cars – but you'll sadly have to put up with Zoom calls too

By Leon Poultney Published

LG will expand its webOS offering in vehicles, with delivery of the Xbox and Zoom apps.

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla scraps its cheapest Cybertruck after just five months – as it hurtles towards becoming one of the all-time biggest flops

By Leon Poultney Published

You can no longer buy Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck, as it quietly disappears from the configurator after just five months.

IAA Mobility Show 2025
The 9 most exciting EVs and concepts we saw at the IAA Mobility Show 2025

By Leon Poultney Published

The former Munich Motor Show brings an eclectic collection of concept cars, future EVs and infotainment technology.

A Tesla car being recharged at a Shell Recharge station
Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes

By Leon Poultney Published

Shell says its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid can help “unlock significant reductions in charging times”. Here's how it works.

Honda Dream Drives app
Honda's interactive 'Dream Drives' map reveals the best driving roads in Europe – here are some of the highlights

By Leon Poultney Published

Interactive route-planner highlights some of the best roads in Europe, just as Honda announces that it won't sell its most exciting model anymore.

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

By Leon Poultney Published

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

By Leon Poultney Published

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

By Leon Poultney Published

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

Professional drivers know the score when it comes to capturing audio

Polestar 5
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

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 iX3 Neue Klasse
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

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

Tesla Robotaxi App
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

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

Audi Concept C
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

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

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

By Leon Poultney Published

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

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MG4 2025 Semi-Solid State Battery
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

MG promises improved longevity and faster charging speeds

Nextbase Series 2
Do dash cams record speed? An expert unpacks why it’s important to get one that logs the details

By Leon Poultney Published

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

2026 Volvo XC70
Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range

By Leon Poultney Published

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

Yangwang U9 Track Edition
Everyone is writing off the new wave of high-performance Chinese EVs – here's why that's a big mistake

By Leon Poultney Published

Xiaomi and Yangwang have been smashing EV performance records

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Tesla Model Y Performance 2025
Tesla takes the wraps off its Model Y Performance – a family SUV that’s faster than a Porsche 911

By Leon Poultney Published

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

By Leon Poultney Published

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

Flipper Zero home screen
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

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

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