Damien Kesteloo

Damien Kesteloo is a Junior Writer at EVXL.co, covering electric cars from a young enthusiast’s seat. He reports on Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, Kia and the rest of the field, with a focus on price and lease changes, real-world range against the sticker, and the first-look details that only turn up in person at a showroom or a charger.

Articles

Beats covered

2026

Writing since

Oct 16

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Gray BMW iX3 50 xDrive electric SUV parked in a parking lot, seen from the front three-quarter angle

BMW

BMW iX3 First Drive: A 5,000-Pound SUV That Corners Like a Sports Car

We drove the BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Its Heart of Joy computer hides 5,154 pounds in corners, and Silent mode makes one-pedal driving easy.

Damien KestelooOct 6

Charging

EVgo's 750-kW Charger Slips to 2027, and No US EV Can Take It Yet

EVgo previewed a 750-kW charging system built with Delta that shares power between cars. Its own August release expected the first units by end of 2026.

Damien KestelooOct 1

Roadster

Tesla Roadster Demo Slips to October 15 as a Flood Watch Hits Waco

Tesla moved its outdoor Roadster demo from October 1 to October 15, citing severe weather. The forecast backs it up. The nine-year wait is another story.

Damien KestelooSep 30

Renault

Renault Built an Electric 8 Gordini Coupe and Says It Won't Sell It

Renault's 8 Gordini Concept turns the 1964 rally icon into a 270-hp, rear-drive electric two-seater. It debuts in Paris, then goes to a museum.

Damien KestelooSep 30

Front view of a blue BMW i3 50 xDrive electric sedan with its lights on

BMW i3 Reservations Open With a 468-Mile Estimate and No Price

BMW now takes $1,000 deposits on the electric i3 50 xDrive, rated at 446 to 468 miles by BMW's estimate, with no U.S. price and deliveries in early 2027.

Damien KestelooSep 30