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

BYD made more EVs than Tesla for the first time last year – proving that the world wants affordable electric options

By Leon Poultney published 20 January 25

BYD built more vehicles than Tesla last year, proving that Chinese EVs are catching up

A laptop screen showing the MotorMia website

I’ve tried the new AI-powered MotorMia app – and it drags classic car mods into the 21st Century

By Leon Poultney published 18 January 25

Mia is the car-crazy AI assistant you never knew you needed

A Donut Lab in-wheel motor on a black background and on the rear wheel of a motorbike in the snow

These powerful in-wheel motors could spawn the next generation of affordable high-performance EVs

By Leon Poultney published 18 January 25

Donut Lab recently showcased the next generation of its in-wheel motor technology that has the potential to change the EV game.

Android Automotive is my favorite car infotainment system – and it's finally going to get a lot more apps soon

By Leon Poultney published 17 January 25

Google has announced a "car ready mobile apps program" that should bring a lot more apps to Android Automotive soon.

Chinese cars are close to a US ban – and that could make EVs a lot more expensive

By Leon Poultney published 15 January 25

As part of a crackdown on vehicle software and hardware from China, the Biden Administration has finalized its rules for banning Chinese EVs in the US market.

Nissan electrifies its iconic R32 Skyline to preserve its charm – and show that nothing thrills like a classic

By Leon Poultney published 14 January 25

Nissan creates a one-off electrified R32 GT-R Skyline to safeguard the legacy of an automotive icon.

The obsession with huge in-car screens has to stop – nobody needs that much information when behind the wheel

By Leon Poultney published 12 January 25

A reliance on screens by tech-hungry carmakers is driving me crazy

Tesla reveals its long-awaited Model Y 'Juniper' refresh, but the EV isn’t the trailblazer it once was

By Leon Poultney published 10 January 25

Tesla takes the wraps off its long-awaited Juniper refresh for Model Y, with China set to receive the first cars.

The next big EV trend could be these special-edition E Ink dashboards – and I'm all for it

By Leon Poultney published 9 January 25

Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.

Honda's new Series 0 prototypes suggest it's back on exciting and pioneering EV form

By Leon Poultney published 8 January 25

Honda says its new line-up of electric vehicles will go on sale in 2026.

Goodbye, buttons – BMW's new Panoramic iDrive system gives all its cars a massive head-up display with AI assistant

By Leon Poultney published 8 January 25

BMW unveils its Panoramic iDrive system that uses the entire windshield as a display surface.

The Sony Afeela EV is finally here, but it could struggle to catch the Lucid Air – here's why

By Leon Poultney published 7 January 25

Sony Honda Mobility says that the long-awaited Afeela 1 is available to reserve now, with deliveries slated for mid-2026. But it could already be playing catchup.

Garmin brings its radar safety tech to motorbikes for the first time, but I'm not convinced

By Leon Poultney published 6 January 25

Garmin unveils the zūmo XT2 motorcycle radar system, which alerts riders of vehicles approaching from the rear.

Bosch's new 'battery lock' update for eBikes could help deter thieves, but it'll cost you

By Leon Poultney published 6 January 25

Bosch has revealed a new 'Battery Lock' feature for eBikes that could help deter thieves, but it comes with a monthly cost.

2025 will be the year of EV bargains – here are the 9 best second-hand buys that I've driven

By Leon Poultney published 1 January 25

We count down some of the biggest electric vehicle bargains on the used market.

The 9 best Android Automotive apps to upgrade your driving experience in 2025

By Leon Poultney published 31 December 24

We round up some of the top apps for Android Automotive infotainment systems.

A man sitting in an Electrogenic DeLorean DMC-12 and a person holding a phone at an EV charging station.

I review EVs for a living – here are 5 ways I'm slashing my charging bills in 2025

By Leon Poultney published 28 December 24

Worried about the rising bills from running your EV? Here are our top tips on running it more cost effectively.

The Renault 5 Turbo is back! The 1980s icon returns as a 500hp EV with a very modern price tag

By Leon Poultney published 13 December 24

Renault has confirmed that it will put a 500hp Turbo version of its Renault 5 EV into production in 2026.

BMW’s iconic M3 is going electric – and I hope battery packs and e-motors don't destroy what makes it special

By Leon Poultney published 12 December 24

BMW has teased its upcoming electric M3 in a series of images and videos, but will it be enough to convince the faithful?

You can now buy a new car on Amazon – as long as it's a Hyundai

By Leon Poultney published 11 December 24

Amazon's online car-shopping channel has officially launched, with users now able to purchase Hyundai products directly from the website.

The new Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV has the Tesla Model Y in its sights – and Elon Musk should be worried

By Leon Poultney published 11 December 24

Xiaomi lifts the lid on the follow-up to its succesful SU7 sedan, with the YU7 looking to topple sales of the Tesla Model Y.

I’ve driven the Dacia Spring – and it's cut-price electric motoring at its bare-bones best

By Leon Poultney published 7 December 24

The Dacia Spring is one of the most affordable cars currently on sale, but it emits nothing in the way of emissions.

A car showing the Mercedes Benz PixelPaint concept

Mercedes' new PixelPaint tech is like an inkjet printer for cars – and could take car customization up a gear

By Leon Poultney published 6 December 24

Mercedes-Benz has employed a unique painting process that allows customers to create unique designs for their cars.

The EV charging nightmare could soon be over – universal Plug-and-Charge protocol due for US rollout in 2025

By Leon Poultney published 5 December 24

The rollout of a new protocol in the US should finally help simplify the EV charging experience.

Jaguar's striking Type 00 concept is a bold statement of intent, but it needs more to restore its patchy EV reputation

By Leon Poultney published 3 December 24

Jaguar reveals the Type 00 concept that previews its future foray into luxury electric vehicles.

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