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

Porsche hits the brakes on its electric-only plan – and it’s not the only major manufacturer keeping gas engines running

By Leon Poultney published 28 November 24

The big V8 found in Panamera and Cayenne will live on into the 2030s, says Porsche.

A concept Mercedes Benz car with its solar paint innovation

EV range anxiety could be a thing of the past thanks to Mercedes’ new solar paint – which promises thousands of free miles a year

By Leon Poultney published 25 November 24

Mercedes-Benz reveals that it is working on solar paint that could add signifiant mileage to future EVs.

Kia unveils potent GT version of its EV 9 electric SUV – with synthesized gear shifts and fake engine noises

By Leon Poultney published 22 November 24

Kia reveals its most potent three-row SUV in the all-electric and slightly wild EV9 GT model.

Hyundai unveils the gargantuan Ioniq 9 – a seven-seater SUV that can cruise for 385 miles on a charge and sterilize your smartphone

By Leon Poultney published 21 November 24

The longest Hyundai in the current line-up offers plenty of interior room and an enticing all-electric range.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA could help take EV efficiency up a gear – here's why

By Leon Poultney published 18 November 24

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be able to return 5.2 miles per kWh – among the highest efficiency levels of any EV currently on sale.

The Smart #3 car next to its interior dashboard

The biggest reason to not buy a new car? Overbearing safety systems that make me never want to drive again

By Leon Poultney published 16 November 24

Overbearing safety systems are making me wish for fully autonomous vehicles to hurry up and go on sale.

Don’t buy an EV until 2026, new report suggests – they’re about to get much cheaper

By Leon Poultney published 14 November 24

With 279,300 EVs set to come off lease in the US by 2026, it's set to be a buyer's market for affordable, used electric vehicles.

EVs are finally embracing physical buttons – with Hyundai being the latest to admit to a touchscreen backlash

By Leon Poultney published 13 November 24

Hyundai Design North America Vice President, Ha Hak-soo, revealed that customers want a return to physical buttons and controls in cars.

LG reveals the future of in-car tech – including a virtual assistant that whisks tired drivers to a nearby coffee shop

By Leon Poultney published 12 November 24

The electronics giant unveils its vision for future vehicle infotainment systems.

I fell in love with the cute and compact Hyundai Inster, but it has one major drawback

By Leon Poultney published 9 November 24

The Hyundai Inster proves that EVs don’t have to be big and bloated to appeal, so long as they aren't expensive.

The 6 best electric motorcycle concepts and launches from EICMA 2024

By Leon Poultney published 9 November 24

We highlight some of the most exciting electric motorcycle and scooter launches from this year's show.

Kia shows off new off-road EV concepts and they look like the perfect apocalypse escape rides

By Leon Poultney published 7 November 24

An off-road ready EV9 and a futuristic camper van based on the marque's upcoming electric commercial vehicle platform entertained crowds.

Royal Enfield has turned this classic WW2 bike into a next-gen EV range – and it might just take electric motorcycles mainstream

By Leon Poultney published 5 November 24

Royal Enfield launches a new EV motorcycle brand, with the debut C6 model due on sale in 2026.

I’ve driven the Kia EV3 and it's one of the best electric vehicles for most people right now

By Leon Poultney published 2 November 24

Kia's latest EV3 will arrive in Europe soon, bringing with it great looks, a solid range and an affordable price tag.

Hyundai's bold new hydrogen concept EV gives us a glimpse of its future, but the tech still has a long way to go

By Leon Poultney published 31 October 24

Previews new production fuel cell EV with 400-mile range

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV has been unleashed – and it’s already bagging speed records

By Leon Poultney published 31 October 24

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sets record for fastest four-door EV around the Nurburgring.

The Scout Terra electric pick-up is a throwback to the golden age of American trucks

By Leon Poultney published 28 October 24

Finally, the front bench seat is making a return

A person riding a Can-Am electric motorbike on a road, next to an iPhone being charged in the bike's storage

I’ve ridden Can-Am’s new electric motorcycles – and they’re the best case so far for ditching polluting commuter bikes

By Leon Poultney published 26 October 24

TechRadar tests Can-Am's debut electric motorcycles on the roads of Southern France.

Air taxis and eVTOL craft finally cleared for lift-off thanks to landmark regulation

By Leon Poultney published 23 October 24

The FAA has published its final regulations that will facilitate the certification of ‘powered lift’ aircraft.

Ferrari unveils its F1-inspired F80 hybrid supercar – the most powerful Ferrari to roll out of Maranello

By Leon Poultney published 18 October 24

Ferrari's F80 moves the game on from the LaFerrari it effectively replaces with more power and more advanced, race-derived technology.

A Rivian car and its dashboard with a Knight Rider KITT makeover

Rivian just gave its EVs a KITT from Knight Rider makeover with this spooky software update

By Leon Poultney published 17 October 24

Headless horsemen, ghosts and Back to the Future all feature

X-Peng EV flaunts new AI-powered autonomous driving powers, but it's still a long road to hands-free motoring

By Leon Poultney published 16 October 24

The Company's ‘Turing Chip’ will power EVs, robots and flying cars

Renault reveals boxy reimagining of the classic R4, proving that electric SUVs don’t need to be bland and faceless

By Leon Poultney published 15 October 24

More practical than its Renault 5 sibling, but just as evocative

Android Automotive fully lands on motorcycles – with built-in Google Maps and flash touchscreen displays

By Leon Poultney published 14 October 24

KTM brings mapping, music and bespoke apps to two wheelers

A Renault 5 EV on the road next to a shot of its interior

I’ve driven the new Renault 5 – and it's finally the first small, fun EV for the masses

By Leon Poultney published 12 October 24

We get behind the wheel of one of the most hotly anticipated European cars in a long time: the Renault 5 E-Tech

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