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

I didn’t think the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N could get much better — until I drove its bigger brother

By Leon Poultney published 22 March 26

Hyundai aces the difficult second album, as its Ioniq 6 N shifts the performance EV game up a gear.

‘It’s irritatingly good at it’: The Mercedes-Benz CLA has the best autonomous parking feature I’ve ever tried — plus one trick that's even more useful

By Leon Poultney published 22 March 26

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is bristling with technology, but I didn't realize how good its autonomous parking features were until I lived with it.

'That’s where the danger lies': Uber's former self-driving car boss sounds safety alarm after near-death Tesla experience — as Cybertruck crash sparks fresh controversy

By Leon Poultney published 20 March 26

Uber’s former head of self-driving critiques Tesla's Full Self-Driving system following crash.

'The most important BMW in recent history': BMW reveals new i3 EV with 560-mile range — but its design is splitting opinion

By Leon Poultney published 18 March 26

Internet opinions come pouring in as BMW unveils its upcoming electric i3 — arguably one of the most important cars for the German brand in years

'Ready in 5, full in 9' — this Chinese EV charges to 70% in only 5 minutes, has a 644-mile range, and it's coming to Europe in April

By Leon Poultney published 15 March 26

BYD says it will introduce 1.5 Megawatt charging to Europe with the introduction of its high-performance Z9 GT model

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I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin's got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena

By Leon Poultney published 22 February 26

With an enormous battery life and a crisp AOLED display, the Suunto Vertical 2 has some of Garmin's most powerful adventure watches in its sights

Toyota says it’s going all-in on battery electric cars with four new models, but is it too late?

By Leon Poultney published 16 February 26

After resisting battery electric vehicles for years, Toyota goes all-in on EV with four new models due by 2027.

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I’ve driven the most dynamic Porsche Macan ever made – and it also packs some very clever parking tech

By Leon Poultney published 15 February 26

Porsche's GTS badge has always graced the most dynamic models, but can it work on a heavy electric SUV?

China is hell-bent on dominating EVs, but it really needs to stop being such a Range Rover copycat

By Leon Poultney published 14 February 26

With yet another Range Rover look-a-like unveiled it looks like there is no end to China's obsession with imitation

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Watch out, Tesla – the early Rivian R2 verdicts suggest it's going to be a serious Model Y rival

By Leon Poultney published 11 February 26

World's top media get an early drive with Rivian's R2 and early reports suggest the company is on to a winner

‘The robot never gets tired’: Hyundai explains why its Boston Dynamics Atlas robot is ready to take over factories, but not your home

By Leon Poultney published 24 January 26

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics revealed plans to build 30,000 humanoid robots each year. Here's why they think its the future of manufacturing.

I took a ride in Hyundai's new fully-autonomous robotaxi – and it’s surprisingly good at navigating the wild streets of Las Vegas

By Leon Poultney published 17 January 26

Hyundai and Motional are rolling out a new robotaxi service in Las Vegas later this year, but the end goal is driverless cars you can own

Vantrue unveils world’s first dash cam with thermal imaging for Predator-style night vision on the move

By Leon Poultney published 8 January 26

CES 2026 Vantrue's Pilot 2 claims to be the world's first system with integrated thermal imaging.

I tried an electric bike to get me back into gravel riding without the shame of being woefully unfit

By Leon Poultney published 2 January 26

With stealthy electric propulsion, the Ribble CGR E AL is the perfect excuse to get back in the saddle.

I review EVs for a living – these are the top 7 electric cars that blew me away in 2025

By Leon Poultney published 1 January 26

Looking to add an EV to your life in 2026? These are the best electric cars that I have driven this year.

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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 22 December 25

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

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 13 December 25

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

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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 7 December 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 30 November 25

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

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 21 November 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 6 November 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 25 October 25

Can safety tech be sexy? Volvo sure hopes so.

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 19 October 25

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

By Leon Poultney published 16 October 25

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

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

By Leon Poultney published 1 October 25

TikTok user discovers hidden feature after panic-swiping

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