Electric cars

BYD Atto 3 EV gets a price cut to NIS 155,000 and gains more range

Israel's former best-selling EV returns upgraded and cheaper: NIS 155,000 for 510 km range; 165,000 for AWD 3.9s 0–100 km/h performance upgrade EVs.

The rear spoiler has been split, and the trunk capacity has increased by 10% to 490 liters.
BMW has stopped enlarging its kidney grilles and returned to its roots, adding retro touches.

BMW iX3 electric: On range and the catch

Many sporty cues, but not overly flashy.

Electric car like an F-16: Lexus RZ updated with longer range and steer-by-wire system

Reminiscent of the Ferrari 458 from the rear.

Ferrari unveils its first electric car


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

The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?

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

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

Gu also said there is "tremendous potential" to increase cooperation with German automaker Volkswagen, which last month began mass production of its first EV model, developed jointly with Xpeng.

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.

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.