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

Big Tesla update brings 5 new features to its EVs, but not everyone will get them

By Leon Poultney published 16 April 25

An over-the-air software update adds a host of new features to Tesla cars.

Zeekr's new 007 GT looks like the ultimate family EV – with 10-minute charging and over 500 miles of range

By Leon Poultney published 16 April 25

Zeekr has launched a sleek, grand touring 'shooting brake' version of its 007 sedan available in China – and it should eventually go global, too.

Holy downforce! This fan-powered EV just became the world’s first to drive upside down – and it’s more than just a party trick

By Leon Poultney published 14 April 25

This is not a prank – the McMurtry Spéirling can really drive upside-down.

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 12 April 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 9 April 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 7 April 25

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

By Leon Poultney published 3 April 25

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

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 1 April 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 31 March 25

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

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 30 March 25

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.

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

By Leon Poultney published 27 March 25

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

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 26 March 25

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 25 March 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 25 March 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 24 March 25

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

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 22 March 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 21 March 25

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

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 19 March 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 18 March 25

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

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 18 March 25

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

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 17 March 25

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 16 March 25

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.

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 15 March 25

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 13 March 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 12 March 25

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

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