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

It’s official – the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric will be the most powerful production Porsche ever made

By Leon Poultney published 19 November 25

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric is officially going to be the "most powerful production Porsche of all time".

In-car screens just got two big upgrades from LG and Harman – including the world's first 'dual view' OLED

By Leon Poultney published 17 November 25

Split-screen OLEDs and home cinema-quality displays are coming to cars of the future.

The future of hatchbacks? Peugeot's new concept EV dazzles with gullwing doors, swappable seats and steer-by-wire tech

By Leon Poultney published 13 November 25

Peugeot says it is moving towards steer-by-wire technology in the coming years, completely changing the way it approaches car interiors.

A phone and tablet on a blue and green background showing Tesla Supercharger info on Google Maps

Google Maps finally gets Tesla Supercharger upgrade to steer drivers towards fuss-free top-ups

By Leon Poultney published 13 November 25

Google Maps users in the US now get nav features that were once reserved only for Tesla owners.

I saw the new Audi Concept C in the flesh – and it’s the first sports car concept that I actually want to be all-electric

By Leon Poultney published 11 November 25

With big 'I, Robot' energy, Audi's latest Concept C could well be the first truly desirable electric sports car.

Europe’s largest motoring club tested how much range one popular EV lost over 4 years and almost 110,000 miles – and it’s way less than you’d think

By Leon Poultney published 10 November 25

Extensive tests showed the Volkswagen ID 3 retained well in excess of 90% battery capacity after four years of hard driving.

A lorry driving down a highway next to a hand pointing to a tablet mounted on a dashboard

Forget charging stations – this French highway can wirelessly charge EVs faster than Tesla's Supercharger network

By Leon Poultney published 9 November 25

The trial is the only one of its kind operating on public roads and could pave the way for a wider adoption of wireless EV charging on the move.

Elon Musk says Tesla is 'almost ready' to allow texting when behind the wheel with its Full Self-Driving system

By Leon Poultney published 7 November 25

Musk claims Full Self-Driving will soon allow texting when at the wheel, but fails to explain how that will be legal.

Thinkware’s new U3000 Pro dash cam acts as a sentry for parked cars and can track stolen vehicles

By Leon Poultney published 6 November 25

Improved radar detection and connected services make this one of the most versatile dash cams around.

The 5 hottest electric motorcycles from the EICMA 2025 show

By Leon Poultney published 5 November 25

Scooters look like the next big EV battleground, as big names turn to small capacity to drum up sales – here are all the highlights from EICMA 2025.

A Tacoma H2-Overlander truck in a studio

Toyota’s hydrogen-powered pick-up truck can tackle any terrain – and you can even shower in its exhaust emissions

By Leon Poultney published 4 November 25

Toyota's fuel cell stack not only delivers mammoth, terrain-tackling power, it also provides water for off-grid washing.

BMW gets green light for ‘hands-off’ highway driving in major first – here’s how it works

By Leon Poultney published 3 November 25

BMW's upcoming iX3 "Neue Klasse" gets the green light for Level 2 autonomous driving systems, paving the way for more in the future.

The 5 wildest new EVs from the Japan Mobility Show 2025: from Honda's tiny EV to a surprise Rolls-Royce rival

By Leon Poultney published 29 October 25

The world's largest Japanese automakers let their imaginations run wild at this year's Japan Mobility Show – these were the biggest announcements.

Nissan edges closer to solid-state battery breakthrough, but this EV race could have one big downside

By Leon Poultney published 28 October 25

Nissan says it has made major leaps in solid-state battery chemistries, hinting that we could see cars with the tech in the coming years.

New study crowns the king of EV battery health – and it shows batteries don't degrade as badly as first feared

By Leon Poultney published 27 October 25

Even vehicles with over 100,000 miles on the clock lose very little of their original battery capacity, study says.

I’ve driven Volvo’s latest ES90 electric fastback – and it’s almost too clever for its own good

By Leon Poultney published 25 October 25

Can safety tech be sexy? Volvo sure hopes so.

The Nike Project Amplify powered shoes in a factory

Fancy an e-bike for your feet? These radical Nike robo-shoes are the world's first 'powered footwear'

By Leon Poultney published 24 October 25

Nike’s latest release is a robotic running shoe that promises to boost walking speeds. Yes, really...

Nissan adds solar roof to Japan's most popular little EV – and it promises to add 1,800 miles of free range a year

By Leon Poultney published 23 October 25

An extendable solar roof can add useable mileage to Nissan's diminutive EV and the tech is going into production.

This modular, pedal-by-wire e-bike could seriously shake up future transport – and it has Rivian’s backing

By Leon Poultney published 22 October 25

This modular e-bike wants to disrupt micro-mobility with its clever design, removable battery and surprisingly reasonable price tag.

Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden

By Leon Poultney published 21 October 25

Volvo has launched a new offer for EV buyers that gives them a year's worth of free home charging – but it's only available in Sweden, for now.

Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say

By Leon Poultney published 19 October 25

With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.

Android Auto is axing support for some older devices – check if yours is affected now

By Leon Poultney published 17 October 25

Those running Android 8 won't be able to take advantage of any updates to the Android Auto operating system.

Mercedes-Benz reveals new Vision Iconic EV – and it’s the vintage Batmobile you always needed in your life

By Leon Poultney published 16 October 25

Mercedes just built a Batmobile for the boardroom with its luxurious Vision Iconic concept

Duracell is rolling out EV chargers that look like giant 9V batteries – and I’m fully on board

By Leon Poultney published 14 October 25

No, those aren't XL batteries from a giant kid's toy, but the newest EV charging network to spring up in the UK.

Tesla angers EV owners with Tron: Ares update that brings in-car ads to its navigation

By Leon Poultney published 14 October 25

You can now turn your Tesla navigation experience into a scene from Tron. But do you really want to?

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