# 158: BMW iX5 Debuts: A 435-Mile Spec Monster Built in the USA

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Podcast: [Batteries Included](https://stenobird.com/podcast/batteries-included-6553940)
Published: 2026-07-03T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8923754
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This episode: • The iX5 debuts with the biggest BMW battery ever • Tom’s initial Rivian R2 range and charge testing • Polestar gets the boot from the United States

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