Electric cars
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.
MG S5 electric road test: How time flies
Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage
Leapmotor B10, Israel’s affordable electric crossover: A successful compromise
Electric cars: A rough start for the Renault 5 and the secret of the new sales queen
The electric car market is declining, but gaps show. Strong leasing pushed Deepal to first in a Chinese-dominated market. Only Kia EV3 enters the top five; top European model, Mercedes CLA, is 20th.
Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers
Until last year, electric SUVs cost ~NIS 180,000. In 2026, many models are available for NIS 160,000–170,000, not just Chinese. Which is better, and can they revive EV sales?
Heir to the ministers’ car: The electric Volvo ES90 arrives, cheaper than the German rivals
Mayer has begun marketing the ES90, promising a 650 km range, 300 km of charging in 10 minutes, and significantly lower prices than BMW and Audi. All the details.
Smart #5 – not what you expected
At 4.70 m long, the #5 is the Smart farthest from the original, yet it still stands out in a crowded crossover market. Sadly, the price is anything but mini.
Ferrari’s first electric car already has a name, 1,000 HP, and iPhone inspiration
While Porsche may cancel its electric sports car, Ferrari presses on with the Lucea, revealing a driver cockpit that blends retro style with Apple-inspired design.
7 electric cars with 500 km for under NIS 200,000
The electric revolution reaches the mass market. In Israel, 7 models promise over 500 km range for under NIS 200,000, taking you from Haifa to Eilat without stopping.
Elon Musk’s Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on ‘autonomous future’ in 2026
The announcement was made as part of the Q4 2025 Shareholders' update, during which the company reported its quarterly earnings and plans for 2026.
Hongqi launches electric crossover at NIS 180,000
The Chinese manufacturer, which started in Israel with a car priced at NIS 0.5M, begins selling the relatively large EHS5, with an official range of 550 km.
Freesbe completes acquisition of 100% of charging company GNRGY
After 17 years, founder Ran Eloya sells to the car importer the 40% stake he held in the charging company he founded in 2009 for several million shekels.
DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market
One of the most talked-about models this year since its launch at a market-breaking price faces its first real test: Larger than the BYD Atto 3, cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Cross. What is it worth?
