Quentin Willson

Car journalist, TV presenter, author, campaigns for cleaner transport. One of first press to drive GM’s EV1. Helped save £100b fuel tax. EV driver for 10 years

[Mini Willson @MiniWillson14]

For those who followed his work or knew him personally, you’re welcome to join us to say goodbye. X

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

He was a passionate voice for motoring and consumer rights. Quentin dedicated his life to spreading the love for cars and helped the public understand them whether they were classic combustion or modern electric. His kindness, intelligence, sharp wit and loving soul will always be missed. Rest in Peace Q, we love you.

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

We need to find the low life that stole this beautiful 1920 Rolls-Royce. This is rare, irreplaceable and very hard to hide. Please share and RT!

[💙💛 Warren Nel, Pit Crew WRC Editor 🇺🇦 @Warren_S_Nel]

Let's make this too hot to handle!

@QuentinWillson
@mikebrewer
@AntAnstead

[Richard Symons - RSEV @RSymonsLTD]

2 IDENTICAL Tesla's! 225,000 miles VS 18,000 miles | road trip efficiency and battery use compared.
https://t.co/DEgNAMVij2 via @YouTube

[Colin Walker @colinwalker79]

On today's and yesterday's @BBCr4today programme, it was erroneously suggested that car companies, like Tesla, receive Government subsidies via the ZEV Mandate

This is completely false

Not a penny of taxpayer money is given to car manufacturers via the Mandate

A short thread

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Service station operators do need to raise their game. They have a captive audience mentality and have long ago fallen behind acceptable retail hospitality standards. They need to put the consumer first.

[Lawrence Whittaker @ListerLawrence]

Charnock Richards has to be one of the worst service stations in the country!! How, in this day and age is this acceptable? Dirty tables, disgusting doors, bad maintenance and generally grim everywhere! 🤬

[Octopus Energy @OctopusEnergy]

Watch the full talk on YouTube — @g__j launches Power Pack Bundle with @HillF1 and @QuentinWillson 👉 https://t.co/jRvKlLvi5F

[Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix]

Hello Damon Hill (@HillF1) and @QuentinWillson on stage with @g__j presenting the ....

you got it #BYD Dolphin V2G capable before the Europeans...

..£299/month..
⚡️
#alwaysbecharging

this does not surprise @TaylorOgan and @tphuang and @GlennLuk

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

A fine Lincoln Continental basking in the London sunshine.

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Beauty and the beast….

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Great insights into what went wrong at Tesla from @ObserverUK podcasts. Engaging reporting from @GilesWhittell and contributions from yours truly.

https://t.co/nTsQEdQx0Y

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

@teslaeurope I’ve driven (and filmed in cars) around that notorious roundabout many times. This is an impressive feat given the unique driving style of Parisians! 😎

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Interesting meeting with ⁦@matt_EVDC⁩ on how to improve the reliability and prices of the UK public charging network. ⁦@evdc_network⁩

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Hard to believe we used to drive cars this tiny. And this charming. A simpler time…

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

I’m at @Everth1ngElec show at ExCel in London join us tomorrow and Friday to hear from some of the world’s foremost EV and electric experts.

#EV #electriccars #UK

[Andrea Hotter @AndreaHotter]

Episode 2, Season 2 is out! I chatted with ex-Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson about all things cars. Quentin debunks the myths surrounding EVs, explains his move from petrolhead to EV advocate, chats battery technology, charging challenges, and more ⬇️https://t.co/1uUgxElrGE

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Gatwick airport car fire was a March 2025 VW hybrid and not a fully electric EV. (photo News Flare)

[Greg Jackson @g__j]

Actually, under zonal pricing the whole country should see lower bills.

The major saving is in the “back end” of electricity - the many billions we pay to balance the system. These benefits swamp the regional variations in wholesale,

[Quentin Willson @QuentinWillson]

Done 47,000 miles in my 2020 M3 and it’s needed nothing except one set of tyres.

[Truman @realtrumanshow]

@EthicsGradient @QuentinWillson @CaffandMac @Tesla @elonmusk ok if you’ve got a newer one vastly improved, buy one a few years old and hope you don’t need any parts

[Colin Walker @colinwalker79]

So, the Government made some announcements today about the ZEV Mandate (EV sales targets that manufacturers have to hit)

In other words, they're weakening it - and the changes aren't necessarily that great for industry, economic growth, or drivers

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https://t.co/DNESpP3W3Y