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

Sacré bleu! Renault's surprise electric reboot is a glorious nod to 1970s nostalgia that you'll sadly never own

By Leon Poultney published 5 September 24

Renault has unveiled a new show car that will be on display at the Paris Motor Show later this year.

Ariel’s Mad Max-inspired E-Nomad buggy hints at off-road hooliganism, without the noise

By Leon Poultney published 4 September 24

Ariel will soon unveil its E-Nomad concept, an all-electric version of its combustion engine model that has garnered a cult status among off-road performance enthusiasts.

I've driven the most expensive Volvo ever – and its clever Lidar tech could take EV safety to the next level

By Leon Poultney published 3 September 24

We went to the international launch of the new Volvo EX90 to take a ride in the marque's latest all-electric, seven-seat SUV.

This new Chinese SUV is faster than a Porsche 911 and has a staggeringly long all-electric range

By Leon Poultney published 2 September 24

Zeekr just launched the 7X – a sleek SUV that boasts a massive all-electric range and some serious performance credentials.

Volkswagen and Mercedes announce EV gaming upgrades to help you survive lengthy charging breaks

By Leon Poultney published 27 August 24

Volkswagen is the latest automaker to offer AirConsole in a number of its vehicles, with gaming set to integrate further into future cars.

Ford slams the brakes on its pure EV plans – and is taking the hybrid road instead

By Leon Poultney published 22 August 24

Ford has put the brakes on an upcoming seven-seat electric SUV, while delaying its EV pick-up replacement until at least 2027.

Waymo's robotaxis just hit an impressive new milestone for trips – and can now rescue you in the snow

By Leon Poultney published 21 August 24

Waymo says it has hit 100,000 paid trips per week in the USA, with an upcoming sixth-generation vehicle set to expand those numbers further.

Lamborghini reveals its Huracán supercar replacement – and woah, it's a hybrid

By Leon Poultney published 20 August 24

Lamborghini has lifted the lid on its long-awaited Huracán replacement, with the 2025 Temerario ushering in a new hybrid system for massive performance.

The world's fastest EV just got even faster – Rimac Nevera R hits mind-melting performance mark

By Leon Poultney published 19 August 24

Rimac unveils its new Nevera R, which is lighter, more powerful and more focussed than its record-breaking sibling.

Move over, Rolls Royce – I tried the BMW i7's 31-inch 8K Theater Screen and it's the height of automotive luxury

By Leon Poultney published 17 August 24

The new BMW i7 is packed with in-car tech including a 32-inch 8K TV screen – and I've just taken one for a spin.

BMW reveals all-new, 717bhp hybrid M5 Touring – and it could be the perfect family wagon

By Leon Poultney published 16 August 24

BMW's all-new M5 Touring offers supercar-baiting performance with a huge dose of practicality. Now you can have your high-performance cake and eat it.

Zeekr’s upcoming 007 EV will be able to charge in just 10 minutes… but there’s a catch

By Leon Poultney published 15 August 24

Chinese EV maker Zeekr has revealed battery tech that can charge a car from 10%-80% in just over 10 minutes – if you can find the right charging station.

BMW’s app now tries to convince combustion engine owners that EVs will work for them

By Leon Poultney published 14 August 24

The BMW Group has just updated its smartphone app with functionality that aims to convince petrol and diesel owners that EVs will work for them.

Tired of confusing EV charging stations? The Omni Port promises to banish bulky adapters to the history books

By Leon Poultney published 13 August 24

This new charging station promises to compatibility with most EVs – and without the faff of an expensive additional cable.

The 2024 Mini Cooper Electric JCW on the road next to its circular infotainment system

I tried Mini's next-gen OLED infotainment system – and it proves that digital doesn't have to mean soulless

By Leon Poultney published 11 August 24

We test Mini's latest Electric Cooper, particularly the next-gen infotainment system that hopes to stay true to its brand's roots through software.

Your EV has more range than you think – new world record trip squeezes 569 miles from 373-mile Ford Mustang Mach-E in mammoth EV efficiency effort

By Leon Poultney published 7 August 24

A team from the UK has set a new world record for the distance travelled in an electric vehicle without stopping to recharge.

Hurrah! Fiat's next EV will be the first with built-in charging cables – and that's a smart idea

By Leon Poultney published 6 August 24

Fiat has revealed that its upcoming Grande Panda model will feature a charging cable that has neatly been integrated into the bodywork for added convenience.

The headlights of a Ford Mustang car in the dark

Ford could be working on a wild car headlights system that follows the driver's gaze

By Leon Poultney published 5 August 24

Another ford patent filing has been unveiled, this time it focusses on headlights that automatically adjust to a driver's gaze.

Ford could be working on a camera system that automatically reports speeding vehicles

By Leon Poultney published 3 August 24

Ford has filed a patent that sees its vehicle camera systems detect and report speeding drivers.

Audi shows off the all-new A6 e-tron – and it's the most aerodynamic Audi ever

By Leon Poultney published 2 August 24

Audi lifts the lid on its new A6 e-tron, a pure electric version of one its best-selling saloons.

This sub-$13,000 EV has become a surprise smash hit – and it's coming to a dealer near you soon

By Leon Poultney published 2 August 24

The VinFast VF 3 has started shipping and the low-cost EV looks set to offer affordable electric motoring to the world.

Car giants are reportedly selling your driving data to insurers – and regulators could step in

By Leon Poultney published 29 July 24

Connected cars have opened up a fresh revenue stream for automakers, but selling data isn't as lucrative as it sounds.

I rode the world’s first fully electric adventure motorcycle – and it’s the future aside from one big drawback

By Leon Poultney published 28 July 24

The 2024 Zero DSR/X is the brand's most accomplished bike yet, but it is not without its drawbacks.

A Tesla Roadster, Optimus Robot and Elon Musk

6 ways Tesla is promising to change the world next year, ranked in order of their actual likelihood

By Leon Poultney published 25 July 24

Musk chose the recent Tesla earnings call to unveil big plans for 2025, but will it all really happen?

Rivian explains why its EVs will never embrace Apple CarPlay, but conveniently omits the real reason

By Leon Poultney published 23 July 24

Rivian has explained why it's closed the door on Apple CarPlay integration, but there is likely one more important reason for the move.

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