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.

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2026

Writing since

Nov 6

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Brings Back Buttons, Charges No Faster Than ID.4

Volkswagen's ID. Tiguan replaces the ID.4 with physical climate buttons and up to 373 miles WLTP, but its 77-kWh pack charges no faster. No US date yet.

Damien KestelooOct 11

Dark green BMW iX3 M60 xDrive electric SUV with yellow headlights driving along a coastal road with mountains behind it

BMW

BMW iX3 M60 Adds 603 HP and Adaptive Suspension, No U.S. Price Yet

BMW's iX3 M60 xDrive makes 603 hp and hits 62 mph in 3.9 seconds. Its U.S. and global releases list different battery sizes, and no U.S. price yet.

Damien KestelooOct 8

BMW iX3 cockpit with a flat-topped steering wheel, a red dashboard, the Panoramic Vision strip along the base of the windshield and the angled central touchscreen

BMW

BMW iX3 Interior: Windshield Display Works, Climate Screen Doesn't

We drove the BMW iX3 50 xDrive. Its Panoramic Vision windshield display is the best part of the new cabin. The touchscreen climate controls are the worst.

Damien KestelooOct 7

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

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