Leon Poultney

Leon Poultney is a UK-based automotive journalist, EV correspondent, and content strategist with nearly two decades of experience delivering cutting-edge motoring, technology, and lifestyle stories across print, digital, and video platforms.

Currently serving as EV Correspondent for TechRadar, Leon leads high-profile coverage of electric vehicles, from world-first drives and charging tech explainers to deep dives into in-car UX and connected mobility. His work is regularly syndicated globally via MSN, Yahoo, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Vice, giving him one of the broadest mainstream reaches in modern automotive journalism.

Leon’s career began at Dennis Publishing, working on Maxim and Monkey, before moving into key editorial roles at ShortList, ZOO Magazine, and AOL Cars, where he led content strategies that attracted millions of monthly readers. He helped launch Sunday Times Driving, working alongside names like Jeremy Clarkson and Jay Leno, and later went on to launch The Gear Loop, a digital outdoor lifestyle title, growing it to 500,000+ monthly users in under a year.

Beyond journalism, Leon is the founder of Flat-Out Creative, an automotive content studio producing multimedia campaigns, branded editorials, and bespoke video projects for global OEMs, lifestyle brands, and publishers. His deep understanding of the EV landscape—from cars and electric motorcycles to scooters and eBikes—positions him as a trusted voice in the transition to sustainable mobility.

Known for his versatility, Leon blends sharp editorial instincts with SEO fluency, social media know-how, and on-camera experience. Whether it's scripting video features, delivering first-look EV reviews, or interviewing mobility pioneers, his work is consistently engaging, informed, and audience-driven.