Electric cars

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.

The front resembles the other models from the manufacturer, while the overall design is much more restrained.
GNRGY charging complex at Kalya Junction near the Dead Sea.

Freesbe completes acquisition of 100% of charging company GNRGY

The Chinese challenge: In length and wheelbase, the DiPal 05 is very similar to the Tesla Model Y, which will cost nearly NIS 100,000 more.

DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market

Geely Starray. Length of 4.74 meters, longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

The battle for plug-ins: Geely charges in with its first crossover at NIS 170,000


Cupra revamps Leon and Formentor with a familiar new look

In Cupra, they try to sprinkle "electric dust" on their old models by designing a front in its electric style. But the interesting move is much more than aesthetics, it's a tactic.


BYD electric car: $20,000 in China, $40,000 in Berlin, $44,000 here

Israelis pay high prices for Chinese electric cars, not just due to taxes, but because the Chinese rely on global subsidies for their domestic market.


Night vision test drive: A nocturnal trip in the safari

Driving through darkness, we test night vision systems to understand their necessity beyond the battlefield.


Are you charging with Sonol EVI? You can pay through Pango

On the way to a unified payment application for charging electric cars? Sonol EVI will allow payment through the Pango application.


Dubai: Thousands of cars drowned, electric ones kept on driving

Many Israelis flock to Dubai for motorized fun, but in just a day, its roads were flooded. While off-road vehicles were stranded, Teslas and electric Porsches continued to drive on.


10 fast charging stations for electric cars will be built on Highway 90

Afcon will establish the new stations, with a grant of NIS 500,000 from the Energy Ministry. Where will you find them and when are they expected to start operating?


New decree: Approval of electric car license fee in thousands of shekels

Electric car discounts were canceled by committee chairman Moshe Gafni, effective from January 2025. Tesla Israel CEO anticipates Model 3 prices to rise to NIS 300,000 due to future tax increases.


Exposed: Maserati Folgore, electric, Italian without a top

After anticipation and clues, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is finally revealed. One of the pioneering electric sports cars without a roof. Learn all the details, including the starting price.


Beloved party: Hongqi EH7 will compete with Tesla

After the big EH9, Hongqi is launching, China's third darling, also an electric Sedan with a giant battery and generous dimensions, we have a direction to the local price.


New direction: Opel is launching a budget-friendly electric Jeep

The replacement for the Crossland will have a new name and a platform that supports both electric and gasoline propulsion. It is expected to arrive in Israel by the end of the year.