Electric cars

Giant electric with 7 seats: Hyundai Ioniq 9 will cost NIS 355,000

Hyundai is launching the large crossover with a range of up to 620 kilometers and 422 horsepower, at a price that will be tens of thousands of shekels cheaper than its direct competitors.

Hyundai Ioniq 9.
Brake lights integrated into the rear spoiler. The most distinctive identifying feature of the new model.

BYD has updated the electric Atto 3: Everything has changed except the design. Even the price

All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel

Vice Chairman and President of Chinese EV maker XPeng, Brian Gu, poses for pictures during an interview with Reuters before the Auto China show, at an XPeng dealership in Beijing, China, April 23, 2026.

China's Xpeng expects to start full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027


Israeli battery-swapping IP owners demand $250 million from Chinese EV giant for patent infringemen

Charge Peak, which owns the IP of defunct Israeli company Better Place, accuses Chinese EV maker Nio of using the IP in products shipped to Europe.

During the test, I spent a considerable amount of time at charging stations, which were sometimes slow or unavailable.

150 km in 5 minutes: Paz launches ultra-fast 400 kW chargers

Paz expands its EV charging network with ultra-fast chargers at three initial stations. Locations and pricing are revealed.

Paz’s new 400 kW charging stations.

Trying to climb out of the hole: Nissan unveils an electric Juke and a new X-Trail

The Japanese manufacturer offers a first glimpse of a new lineup aimed at changing direction after factory closures and 20,000 layoffs, with support from Renault and the return of iconic models.

The new Juke. You won’t have trouble recognizing it.

Mercedes CLA Electric test: Does it really do 740 km?

Mercedes’ new compact sedan is supposed to outperform the Tesla Model 3 and advanced Chinese EVs, convincing customers to invest around NIS 430,000. Did it manage to convince us?

A fully harmonious connection from bumper to bumper; the coupe design is visually stunning, but it slightly compromises practicality and ease of entry into the car.

Savings plan: The new Citroën C3 vs. Skoda Fabia

The vehicle supplement of Walla and Maariv compares the two cheapest superminis in Israel: The Citroën C3 and Skoda Fabia, in a test that also reflects two different approaches to cost reduction.

The Citroën has the height of a crossover vehicle, which also makes getting in and out easier.

The closest thing to Chinese rivals: Hyundai Kona Electric launched at NIS 175K

The popular crossover also gets an electric version with an official range of 506 km, which will be cheaper than the hybrid.

Different front-end design for the electric version.

BYD Atto plug-in: First test and review of the crossover

Meet Israel’s cheapest plug-in from NIS 150,000, with 95-octane backup and 90 km electric range, plus real-world performance.

Updated and Raised Version Inspired by Atto 3 Design.

BYD responds to Tesla: NIS 20k-25k discounts on electric cars

With rising competition in China, BYD cuts prices: Seal sedan down NIS 20,000, Sealion 7 up to NIS 25,000. Base models now start below NIS 200,000.

Seal sedan. No longer far in price from a fully equipped Hyundai Elantra.

MG S5 electric road test: How time flies

Six years ago, a 263 km-range Chinese electric crossover was a hit. Its successor shows how quickly EVs have advanced and how they are catching up with gasoline and hybrid models.

Good-looking but dull. At least there are interesting colors to choose from.

Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage

With tens of thousands of Israelis owning electric or plug-in cars, there’s a backup: V2L technology allows household devices to be powered directly from the car’s battery. Here’s how it works.

Kia EV9 Demonstrates External Charging Capability (V2L).