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.

IDF officers and individuals in civilian clothing stand next to Chinese-manufactured MG SZ Electric Vehicles belonging to the IDF Kirya Headquarters security patrol, 2021; illustrative.
A driver resting in his electric truck while charging it at a station in Beijing, April 23, 2026.

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs

Autobrains test vehicle in Munich.

'Unique self-driving': Israel's Autobrains launches robotaxi pilot in Munich with Uber and Nvidia

The rear spoiler has been split, and the trunk capacity has increased by 10% to 490 liters.

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


From NIS 165,000, up to 589 km range: A new electric crossover that isn’t Chinese

The Kia EV3 launched locally against Chinese models, with two battery options and three trims, expected to revive EV purchases by agencies avoiding Chinese cars.

Korean Answer.

Chery launches FX Hybrid: Around 19 km per liter, starting from NIS 153,000

The Chinese crossover, previously available in gasoline and electric models, now gets a version that meets the current market trend: Fuel-efficient without the hassle of charging.

Chery FX Hybrid

The Israeli company that found an effective solution for dangerous radiation in electric vehicles

They don’t bother telling you this when you buy an electric car. In certain models, dangerous radiation is emitted into the car’s cabin, which can harm passengers.

Measuring the radiation level in the car

Electric pickup trucks beat diesel, Chevrolet sells 70 times more than Tesla

Despite falling EV sales in Israel, electric pickups are rising: Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra claim 53% of their market, paving the way to challenge Hilux and D-Max in the largest segment.

Chevrolet Silverado Electric

World's Largest Auto Manufacturer Moving Forward with Silver Solid State Battery

China’s BYD accelerates global dominance as it pioneers silver-based solid-state batteries, aiming to revolutionize EV performance, safety, and energy density while challenging Western rivals.

Silver Solid State Battery

Tesla mulls autonomous trials in Israel

Tesla is moving toward global leadership in autonomous driving, which the company’s chairman, Elon Musk, has identified as a strategic goal.

A row of Tesla Model S sedans are seen outside the company's headquarters in Palo Alto, California April 30, 2015.

The police's new electric vehicle: Israeli

Israel Police expands its use of personal transport vehicles and, for the first time, orders the MIA Four from Mia Dynamics.

MIA Four in use by Miami Police

Israel allows use of automatic parking systems in advanced cars, even when driver is outside

The Knesset's Economic Affairs Committee has approved the legal use of automatic parking systems in advanced vehicles, even when the driver is outside the vehicle. Here's how it works.

Automatic parking. The car will do it for you

Sonol EVI to become the first major charging company to offer credit card payments

The company will allow payment by tapping a card or phone at the station. Three fast-charging stations have already been converted, with dozens more to be adapted by the end of the year.

Sonol EVI fast-charging complex

Israel’s EV charging chaos needs a credit card, not another app - opinion

The digital bureaucracy of Israel’s electric vehicle (EV) charging market reflects a fundamental market failure, but there are simple technological solutions.

 Electric vehicles now as reliable and durable as petrol and diesel cars, study finds.