Electric cars
IDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.
China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs
'Unique self-driving': Israel's Autobrains launches robotaxi pilot in Munich with Uber and Nvidia
BYD Atto 3 EV gets a price cut to NIS 155,000 and gains more range
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Leapmotor B10, Israel’s affordable electric crossover: A successful compromise
Starting at NIS 140,000, this Chinese SUV is bigger than the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross, yet much cheaper. Could anything stop it from becoming a hit?
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.
