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

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.

The Tesla Cybertruck is officially a flop, but a smaller version could be en route – here are 5 things I think it needs

By Leon Poultney published 30 July 25

A more practical, affordable pick-up could be exactly what Tesla needs to boost sales.

Spy shots surface of Tesla’s budget Model Y – here are 3 features you could miss out on

By Leon Poultney published 28 July 25

With no rear passenger screen, a lack of panoramic sunroof and basic headlights, the pared-back Model Y hopes to win over customers with a tempting price tag.

I've ridden Honda's latest electric scooter with clever battery-swap technology – and it might just convince commuters to give up on petrol

By Leon Poultney published 27 July 25

Honda takes battery-swap technology global with the launch of its latest electric scooter – and I've taken it for a revealing spin.

A steering wheel and interior of an Aston Martin car showing Apple CarPlay Ultra

Apple CarPlay Ultra looks dead on arrival as another automotive giant distances itself – here's what needs to change

By Leon Poultney published 26 July 25

Apple's enhanced version of its CarPlay system has taken another blow, with a major German auto maker saying it has no plans to adopt it.

‘Let the cat out of the bag there’: Elon Musk says the new, affordable Tesla coming in 2025 will just be a cheaper Model Y

By Leon Poultney published 25 July 25

Musk confirms that cheaper versions of the current Model Y are coming – but there are no signs of an all-new car.

Can I use dash cam footage in court? An expert explains why video clips are increasingly helping motorists with claims

By Leon Poultney published 23 July 25

A dash cam expert explores how a dash cam can provide footage for court cases and police investigations.

Tesla's futuristic drive-in Diner is the coolest thing it's built in years – here's what it's like inside

By Leon Poultney published 22 July 25

Tesla has just opened the doors to its new LA Diner – and it's a retro-inspired triumph.

I’ve driven the new Mercedes-Benz CLA and it convinced me that EV efficiency can actually be exciting

By Leon Poultney published 19 July 25

Forget performance figures, the Mercedes CLA goes big on range and that's fine with me

Automakers appear to be turning their backs on CarPlay Ultra but that hasn’t stopped Apple adding this new feature

By Leon Poultney published 16 July 25

Apple continues to work on its CarPlay Ultra offering, despite a number of automakers stating they won't be adding it to future vehicles.

This Pocket Rocket electric motorcycle essentially runs on a giant AA battery and it’s now available to pre-order

By Leon Poultney published 15 July 25

Ever wanted to ride a pipe on wheels? Sol Motors has you covered.

Tesla introduces Grok AI into some of its cars, but it can’t control the vehicle… yet

By Leon Poultney published 14 July 25

Tesla adds Grok to some US-made vehicles, but its abilities are currently limited.

Three cars on show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with one on track.

Electric cars can be fun – the 6 hottest new EVs from the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

By Leon Poultney published 12 July 25

Big names unveil new models at the world’s loudest garden party

Lucid Air Grand Touring Guinness World Record

The Lucid Air just broke the world record for the longest EV journey on a single charge – across three countries without stopping

By Leon Poultney published 10 July 25

The Lucid Air has just smashed the world record for the longest EV journey on a single charge – with driver Umit Sabanci adding 237 miles to the vehicle’s official WLTP range.

Zeekr could soon launch the most powerful Chinese EV ever – a hypercar that can break the 2,000hp barrier

By Leon Poultney published 10 July 25

The Chinese automaker is keen to take back the performance crown from Xiaomi, as the race for performance figures continues.

Android Auto just got a big Spotify upgrade – here's what's new

By Leon Poultney published 7 July 25

Passengers can now get in on the musical action with the introduction of Jam sessions to Android Auto

I'm ditching Waze for in-car infotainment systems in EVs – here's why

By Leon Poultney published 6 July 25

With EV quirks and an unpredictable charging network, it is now up to the manufacturers to guide the way.

Huawei says its new solid-state EV battery can give you 1,800 miles of range and charge in less than 5 minutes, but we have questions

By Leon Poultney published 2 July 25

Huawei has filed patents for new solid-state battery technology that could underpin future EVs with enormous range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.

Forget the ID Buzz – VW has electrified its popular Transporter van range and it looks even better

By Leon Poultney published 2 July 25

Volkswagen has expanded its Transporter line-up with battery electric variants of the popular Shuttle and Kombi models – and they look even more practical than its existing ID Buzz model.

A Tesla robotaxi on the road next to the interior of a Waymo car

'We really believe that Lidar is mission critical': Ford CEO says Waymo's self-driving car tech makes more sense Tesla's

By Leon Poultney published 30 June 25

Ford CEO Jim Farley has said that he believes Lidar is “mission critical” to any autonomous driving system, pouring more doubt on Tesla's self-driving tech.

Dacia’s Batmobile-like racer runs on sustainable biofuels, eats deserts for breakfast and scared me senseless

By Leon Poultney published 29 June 25

Here's what it's like to ride in a 335bhp off-road behemoth…

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