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


We tested the Volvo EX30 Electric: Great price, cool value

The cheap car in the company's lineup of the Swedish company reflects a true identity struggle. Is it a European car on a Chinese platform or a Chinese car with Nordic make-up?


We drove the 07 ORA: The Chinese car that wanted to be a Porsche

Great Wall aimed to rival the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 with a Porsche Panamera-inspired design and sporty hints. But promises must be kept.


New BMW X3 revealed: Electric model arrives next year

In what constitutes more of a comprehensive facelift than an entirely new model, BMW updates its crossover, but a truly new electric model will only be launched in 2025.


How many electric Cherys designed by Bezalel students will be sold?

A rare collaboration between the Jerusalem Academy of Art and a car importer: illustrations proposed by visual communication students were printed on a Chery FX, to be sold at a public auction.


Tnuva launches Israel’s first electric truck

Tnuva, Israel's leading food company, introduces the nation's first electric truck in partnership with Meir Group, marking a significant step towards greener logistics.


The hottest EV stock in the U.S. isn't Tesla or any familiar brand

Blue Bird's stock, the yellow bus manufacturer, has soared 114% this year, outpacing all other EV manufacturers. Why are investors flocking to this 1932-founded company?


New Suzuki Swift: From NIS 127,000 to automatic

The upgraded supermini, known for its economy, has increased by NIS 4,000 due to GSR regulations mandating features like a 'black box', cyber protection, speed control, and automatic high beam.


Volkswagen will build alone, Renault will work with the Chinese

Europe's two giants, after an attempt to collaborate on developing a 20,000 euro electric car, are now competing with BYD Sigal and Lifemotor T03 set to launch in 2027.


New suburban electric bus coming soon - What's new and why it's good?

Egged operates unique BYD bus on route 190 - Urban-interurban hybrid, low floor for disabled access, upgraded seats, phone charging.


Skoda has a NIS 7,000 discount, BYD has 9,000, and Fiat has 25,000

In a surprising move, the importer published a reduced price list for the Super Mini Fabia and the Crossover Kamiq. Also: Seasonal discounts on the electric cars of BYD and Fiat.