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

The Citroen Ami sheds its doors and roof for one of the simplest and cheapest EV experiences around

By Leon Poultney published 30 April 25

Citreon's cute quadricycle just got a beach-ready makeover.

Two hands holding a steering wheel with Mercedes-Benz steer-by-wire tech

Mercedes' new steer-by-wire tech is the next big EV trend – and I'll begrudgingly accept that it's the future

By Leon Poultney published 28 April 25

Is this the beginning of the end for steering wheels? Mercedes says its all-electric EQS saloon will be the first production model to have steer-by-wire tech.

The 5 most exciting new EVs from the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 that could launch globally

By Leon Poultney published 28 April 25

The Shanghai Auto Show is now a major fixture on the automotive calendar, as 'legacy' automakers hope to compete with fierce competition from China.

Slate Auto's affordable electric pick-up truck is everything the Tesla Cybertruck isn't – and could be a big hit

By Leon Poultney published 25 April 25

Low-cost, all-electric pick-up could prove next year's biggest hit automotive hit in North America.

MG and Zeekr show us the future of electric SUVs – and it includes the return of pop-up headlights

By Leon Poultney published 23 April 25

The Shanghai Auto Show proves that Zeekr and MG have both ends of the electric SUV spectrum covered.

CATL unveils its new battery tech that charges in five minutes, offers huge range but doesn’t cost a fortune

By Leon Poultney published 22 April 25

CATL joins the five-minute fast-charging club with latest battery tech, but also offers more affordable options for future EVs.

I've driven the ultra fast-charging Zeekr 7X – and it shows Chinese EVs are still better at premium design than driving experiences

By Leon Poultney published 19 April 25

Slick tech, great looks and a comfortable drive, the Zeekr 7X is here to compete with the premium players.

Tesla really wants you to buy its Cybertruck, with huge discounts and perks thrown in to clear its growing inventory

By Leon Poultney published 18 April 25

Tesla is offering big discounts and free lifetime charging with new Cybertruck, but it's likely not enough to save its steel.

Big Tesla update brings 5 new features to its EVs, but not everyone will get them

By Leon Poultney published 16 April 25

An over-the-air software update adds a host of new features to Tesla cars.

Zeekr's new 007 GT looks like the ultimate family EV – with 10-minute charging and over 500 miles of range

By Leon Poultney published 16 April 25

Zeekr has launched a sleek, grand touring 'shooting brake' version of its 007 sedan available in China – and it should eventually go global, too.

Holy downforce! This fan-powered EV just became the world’s first to drive upside down – and it’s more than just a party trick

By Leon Poultney published 14 April 25

This is not a prank – the McMurtry Spéirling can really drive upside-down.

MG Cyberster/Maserati Grancabrio Folgore

These are the top four electric sports cars I’ve driven – and they show electrification doesn’t mean boring

By Leon Poultney published 12 April 25

The absence of an internal combustion engine shouldn't put you off electric thirlls.

BYD is on a relentless EV rise – and is now bringing its premium Denza brand to the EU

By Leon Poultney published 10 April 25

Affordable EVs are proving hit, so it’s time to go upmarket

The ultra-fast EV charging revolution could still be a way off, according to these early megawatt experiences

By Leon Poultney published 9 April 25

More expensive and more complicated, 1MW charging is still a long way off.

The Tesla Cybertruck’s range-extending battery pack has stealthily disappeared, suggesting the project might be dead

By Leon Poultney published 7 April 25

The Tesla Cybertruck's range-extending battery pack appears to have disappeared from its online store. Does this mean the end of its long-promised 500-mile range option?

Hyundai reveals its new take on Android Automotive – as Apple CarPlay update update delivers 3 useful new features

By Leon Poultney published 3 April 25

Apple CarPlay has gained a number of handy features and 2026 looks like an exciting year for Hyundai's infotainment systems.

Hyundai reveals wild Insteroid concept EV with Pac-Man interior – and it’s the exciting hot hatch that electric vehicles need right now

By Leon Poultney published 1 April 25

Hyundai's sub-compact SUV gets the racy treatment. Let's hope this one makes it past concept stage.

Worried about EV longevity? These 5 electric cars have all done over 200,000km on their original battery

By Leon Poultney published 31 March 25

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner recently clocked up 360,000 miles on the original battery... but it isn't the only hyper-mileage EV.

I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 – going off-grid feels good, but it's a long-term investment rather than a quick fix

By Leon Poultney published 30 March 25

Tesla's Powerall 3 is a giant battery pack for your house – I tried one in the UK's Lake District to see whether it's worth the painful initial investment.

I’ve driven the new Dacia Bigster – and it's the cult EV brand's best-value hybrid so far

By Leon Poultney published 27 March 25

The new Dacia Bigster is like its recent Duster model on steroids – here's what it's like to drive one.

Nissan is back to its bold best with new EV lineup that's led by a third-generation Leaf – and yes, it's an SUV

By Leon Poultney published 26 March 25

Nissan has revealed that it's planning a third-generation Nissan Leaf, along with an electric update of the popular Micra and Juke models for Europe.

An aerial view of an Instavolt Superhub for charging electric vehicles

Forget gas stations – EV charging Superhubs are using solar power to solve the most annoying thing about electric motoring

By Leon Poultney published 25 March 25

EV charging Superhubs are popping up across the globe – and these solar-assisted sites could help stamp out electric motoring pain points.

Tesla’s EU sales are in freefall as VW races ahead, but the Model Y could change all that

By Leon Poultney published 25 March 25

Tesla records a decline in its EV sales in Europe for the second month in a row.

Tesla is still taking deposits on its long overdue Roadster, despite promising it would arrive in 2020

By Leon Poultney published 24 March 25

Eight years on and we are still no closer to knowing the truth.

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.

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