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

Kia PV5 Passenger

I’ve driven Kia’s debut electric van and it’s one of the most convincing electric people-movers out there

By Leon Poultney published

Forget your big SUVs, Kia's debut electric van makes people carriers cool.

Tesla Model Y Performance 2025

I’ve driven the new Tesla Model Y Performance — and despite it being a great car, it isn't anywhere near as exciting as it once was

By Leon Poultney published

Tesla's Model Y is one of the best cars it has ever produced, but the Performance edition feels expensive and kind of pointless.

Royal Enfield Flying Flea

This electrified WW2 motorbike is one of the most exciting of 2026 – here are 5 things you need to know about the Flying Flea

By Leon Poultney published

Royal Enfield's first stab at an electric bike is refreshingly different and packed with cutting-edge technology.

Kia EV4

I’ve driven the new electric Kia EV4 – and it finally makes hatchbacks exciting again for three key reasons

By Leon Poultney published

Kia's EV4 completes the Korean marque's line-up of excellent EVs and proves hatchbacks still have a place.

Ooono Co-Driver NO2

I tried this simple speed camera and hazard tracker – and it’s the affordable, screen-less copilot I’ve been looking for

By Leon Poultney published

The Ooono Co-Driver NO2 brings reliable speed camera and road hazard warnings, without the distracting visuals.

Thinkware U3000 Pro

Thinkware’s new U3000 Pro dash cam acts as a sentry for parked cars and can track stolen vehicles

By Leon Poultney published

Improved radar detection and connected services make this one of the most versatile dash cams around.

Volvo ES90

I’ve driven Volvo’s latest ES90 electric fastback – and it’s almost too clever for its own good

By Leon Poultney published

Can safety tech be sexy? Volvo sure hopes so.

A Toyota car driving down a highway

Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say

By Leon Poultney published

With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.

Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Concept

Mercedes-Benz reveals new Vision Iconic EV – and it’s the vintage Batmobile you always needed in your life

By Leon Poultney published

Mercedes just built a Batmobile for the boardroom with its luxurious Vision Iconic concept

Apple CarPlay interface

I’ve been using Google Maps with Apple CarPlay for years and I didn’t know this handy feature existed

By Leon Poultney published

TikTok user discovers hidden feature after panic-swiping

The interior of the Porsche Cayenne EV next to a photo of it hill-climbing

I’ve tried Porsche’s screen-packed Cayenne EV – and it’s going to be an all-electric force to be reckoned with

By Leon Poultney published

Porsche reveals more about its upcoming electric Cayenne – and we hope you like screens...

Peloton Cross Training Series

Peloton revamps loads of its fitness equipment, introduces an AI-powered coaching features – and of course, hikes prices

By Leon Poultney published

Peloton's Cross Training Series aims to inject some AI-smarts into home fitness

Peugeot Hypersquare Steering Wheel

Yes, really – Peugeot’s next concept car will have a square steering wheel that works like a ‘video game controller’

By Leon Poultney published

Future Peugeot models could sport a square wheel – for reasons unknown to man.

A man in a car getting angry next to a mock-up of a happy AI assistant in a car

Driving us mad – the 6 most annoying EV innovations that no-one asked for

By Leon Poultney published

Auto tech is evolving fast. Perhaps too fast

A person riding the Infinite Machine P1 scooter, next to the electric scooter sitting stationary

This Blade Runner-inspired electric scooter can hit 65mph, travel for 60 miles and is getting a global launch soon

By Leon Poultney published

For $10,000, you can commute to work like a character from a sci-fi movie – and the Infinite Machine P1 will soon be available outside the US soon too.

Tesla Model Y 2025

Tesla leak reveals potential specs for 'affordable' Model Y – here are 9 key features that could be missing

By Leon Poultney published

A cheaper Model Y is on the horizon, but you'll have to make do without a number of niceties, according to a new leak.

Cixi Vigoz

Forget e-bikes – this electric trike lets you pedal your way to 75mph on public highways

By Leon Poultney published

Pedal power meets EV technology in this innovative extra-urban run-around.

A Mercedes-Benz EQS car next to a QuantumScape solid-state battery

I'm convinced solid-state batteries will be a big turning point for EVs soon – here’s why

By Leon Poultney published

Solid-state batteries have been the next big thing in EVs for years, but they're finally gaining momentum. Here's when experts think they'll finally move out of the prototype lab and onto the roads.

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.

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.

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