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

Affordable, rangey, but not very special – Leapmotor’s latest EVs prove that cheap Chinese cars still have some way to go

By Leon Poultney published 19 February 25

Chinese EV brand Leapmotor has launched a product offensive in Europe and Asia Pacific, hoping to win customers over with super affordable models.

Kia's promising EV4 electric saloon breaks cover – and it stays true to its concept car roots

By Leon Poultney published 18 February 25

Kia has chosen to reveal the design of its upcoming EV4, ahead of its 2025 EV Day later this month.

Waze gets a big update that makes it easier to navigate to your favorite places

By Leon Poultney published 13 February 25

Waze's new smart, one-click button makes navigating to regular destinations faster.

Volkswagen teases new EV that's set to become the cheapest it's ever made

By Leon Poultney published 12 February 25

The new ID.One is set to cost around $21,000 when it goes on sale.

The steering wheel of the Filante Record 2025 concept car

Renault's hyper-efficient concept car swaps pedals for fighter jet controls – and it could catch on

By Leon Poultney published 12 February 25

Rolling laboratory uses hand controls, and so could future EVs

This LED display can turn your Tesla’s front-end into a Ferrari, Rolls-Royce or Elon Musk's grinning face

By Leon Poultney published 10 February 25

EVision Auto's new aftermarket LED display can morph a Tesla Model Y into a Bugatti, but big questions remain.

My new favorite thing in EVs? This Citroen Ami that's been made to look like a 1950s H-Van

By Leon Poultney published 7 February 25

Caselani takes modern Citroens and clads them in fiberglass so they look just like iconic 1940s vans.

Ferrari reveals 2025 launch date for its first fully electric car – here's everything we know

By Leon Poultney published 5 February 25

Scribble October 9 in your diary, as Ferrari's first ever EV will be unveiled to the world.

Millions of cheap EVs in China will get advanced self-driving features this year – leaving the rest of the world far behind

By Leon Poultney published 4 February 25

The democratization of driver assist systems could fast-track fully autonomous vehicles in China. But where does that leave the rest of the world?

Aston Martin has a bright idea to make future EVs more exciting to drive, but it’s not what you think

By Leon Poultney published 3 February 25

Aston's CEO says that sending physical vibrations through its upcoming EVs could help create better emotional connections.

Rivian says it will offer hands-off autonomous driving later this year, with eyes-off coming in 2026 – a more realistic approach than Tesla’s wild promises

By Leon Poultney published 1 February 25

Rivian's CEO promises higher levels of autonomous driving this year and next.

Tesla promises more affordable EVs and could start its Robotaxi service in June – but I've heard this all before

By Leon Poultney published 31 January 25

Elon Musk makes more big Tesla promises during a quarterly earnings call, but I'd like to see it go back to doing what it does best.

Zeekr's new EV has a 'Golden Battery' that charges from 10-80% in just nine minutes – making it the world's fastest

By Leon Poultney published 31 January 25

The Zeekr 7X SUV can add around 21 miles of range for every minute of charging.

Tesla's Supercharger network gets faster charging speeds in the US, but not all owners are happy about it

By Leon Poultney published 29 January 25

Tesla says that all North American V4 Superchargers can now deliver up to 325kW… but there’s a catch.

A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it

By Leon Poultney published 28 January 25

The Google Maps user experience on smaller Android Auto infotainment systems is causing a stir.

Hackers expose serious Subaru security flaws that allow them to remotely start cars

By Leon Poultney published 27 January 25

A security flaw in Subaru's Starlink connected infotainment system allowed hackers to remotely gain access.

I’ve spent hours with the new Tesla Model Y – here are 5 updates I like (and 3 things I don't)

By Leon Poultney last updated 24 January 25

A poke around the new car reveals many improvements, but it’s also a lot more expensive.

The Polestar 7 SUV is coming in 2026 – and it wants to take the fight to Tesla's Model Y

By Leon Poultney published 22 January 25

The Polestar 7 SUV is landing in 2026 – and a more affordable, compact electric SUV could help Polestar attract a new audience.

Five ways Trump's new policies will impact electric vehicles in the US

By Leon Poultney published 22 January 25

Donald Trump is busy reversing numerous Biden administration policies, with EVs a key focus.

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.

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