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’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.

Tesla's EV sales are plummeting – as used Model Y and Model 3 prices crash to bargain levels

By Leon Poultney published 10 March 25

Tesla's new car sales are dropping, but prices are also falling on the used car market as buyers look beyond Musk for electric vehicles.

The anti-Cybertruck? This new electric pick-up is the size of a Mini and the cutest way to haul your gear

By Leon Poultney published 7 March 25

It's the same size as a Mini Cooper SE, but can haul as much stuff as a Rivian R1T.

Xiaomi's EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it's planning a global Model Y rival next

By Leon Poultney published 6 March 25

The SU7 is pummeling Model 3 sales, but global expansion threatens Tesla further.

Volkswagen reveals the ID.1 concept car, which will spawn its cheapest all-electric model to date

By Leon Poultney published 5 March 25

VW has lifted the lid on what will become its most affordable EV yet... and it looks good!

BYD’s new roof-mounted DJI drone launchpad looks like a dream for filming road trips – but less so for car safety

By Leon Poultney published 5 March 25

BYD has integrated a drone launching platform into its vehicles – and that's both impressively sci-fi and a slight worry for road safety,

I've driven Hyundai's enormous Ioniq 9 – and it's the most luxurious EV the brand has ever made

By Leon Poultney published 5 March 25

I've driven the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 – and this minivan/SUV mash-up could be the best of the big EV bunch.

This AI-driven Maserati just hit 197.7mph without a human behind the wheel

By Leon Poultney published 4 March 25

Maserati has just set a new autonomous speed record at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Is this the end for electric supercars? More luxury automakers, including Aston Martin, delay plans for EVs

By Leon Poultney published 28 February 25

A big question mark hangs over the future of Aston Martin's debut EV and more electrified product from Maserati.

Kia unveils its most affordable EV yet – and says electric camper vans form part of its future plans

By Leon Poultney published 28 February 25

Kia confirms its commitment to EVs with reveal of its smallest and largest electric vehicles so far.

This tech-heavy SUV is coming to Europe – and it offers the longest all-electric range of any plug-in hybrid

By Leon Poultney published 28 February 25

An impressive new SUV from a company you probably haven't heard of is coming to Europe – meet the new Lynk & Co 08.

Road trips ahoy! Volvo says its upcoming ES90 will offer up to 435 miles of range

By Leon Poultney published 26 February 25

An 800V architecture and mammoth battery pack results in an impressive battery range.

Tesla says it will refresh the Model S and Model X this year – here are 5 things I want to see

By Leon Poultney published 25 February 25

Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering lets slip that the Model X and Model will receive "some love" this year.

Apple’s latest iOS update improves CarPlay, but not everyone will be able to access it

By Leon Poultney published 24 February 25

A third row of apps has appeared on some user's infotainment systems following the recent iOS 18.4 beta update.

The most powerful Rolls-Royce in history is electric and it’s here to boost performance – and the marque's luxury appeal

By Leon Poultney published 21 February 25

Rolls-Royce's debut electric vehicle gets the Black Badge treatment, with 'murdered out' styling and a hefty dose of extra power.

The incoming Volvo ES90 is going to be a supercomputer-on-wheels, thanks to Nvidia – and that could give it an 'extra pair of eyes' for safety

By Leon Poultney published 20 February 25

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