# 145: BMW iX3 US Pricing & Range Impresses + Rivian R2 Truck Rumors Resurfacing!

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Podcast: [Batteries Included](https://stenobird.com/podcast/batteries-included-6553940)
Published: 2026-05-07T15:28:59+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8900618
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In this episode: BMW official price and range figures for the iX3 revealed Rivian R2 variants confirmed, pickup speculated How the price of gas is or isn’t affecting EV sales in the US

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