Electric cars

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.
Good-looking but dull. At least there are interesting colors to choose from.

MG S5 electric road test: How time flies

Kia EV9 Demonstrates External Charging Capability (V2L).

Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage

Is it a minivan? An enlarged compact? An identity-less crossover.

Leapmotor B10, Israel’s affordable electric crossover: A successful compromise


The cheapest Crossover: Dacia Sandero stepway returns to Israel

The second-gen crossover is larger with new safety systems and a CVT. Is it cheaper than the Kia Stonic and Seat Arona, and what are the trade-offs?

 A modern driver’s environment from the past, and as usual, simple to operate

Risk of Fire: BMW Recalls 150,000 Mini Electric Cars

The Mini Cooper SE, the electric Mini, is recalling about 150,000 vehicles due to battery fire risks, including roughly 150 cars in Israel by Delek Motors.

 A new diagnostic software will detect cases of the battery defect and alert the driver.

Tested: The X MG4 Range, an Electric Car Unafraid of Long Distances

Electric car makers know that despite explaining the short average commute, people still worry about range. So, MG prioritized offering plenty of it.

 520 kilometers for NIS 164,000 – is this the best range-for-shekel deal?

Mini countryman petrol: Why pay NIS 35,000 more for electric?

For those wanting a Mini that can transport a family, the new Countryman promises to be more modern and practical than its predecessor.

 Still turning heads, but always German: This is essentially a styled version of the BMW X1, which is also produced alongside it in Germany

Silver Batteries Outperform Lithium-Ion, Study Finds

Silver battery revolution? New report claims silver outshines lithium-ion in every key metric. Longer range, faster charge, and cheaper costs? Game changer ahead?

 New Report on Silver vs Lithium-ion With One Clear Winner

Leapmotor EV imports shift from Metro to Samelet: What's next?

Leapmotor's first EV franchise changes hands. Despite Fiat beginning T03 production in Poland, the model will still be imported from China for now. What about the prices?

 C10: Semlat now has a mainstream Chinese brand.

We tested dozens of charging stations: this is the most recommended

After testing dozens of charging stations, this one stood out as the top choice. Find out why EV Energy's charging station is the most recommended.


Surprise: Volkswagen competes with Rivian, investing $5 Billion

A Unique Move by the German Manufacturer: Investing $2 Billion to Revive the Legendary Scout as an Electric 4x4, While Also Investing in Rivian, which is Pursuing a Similar Goal.


Tesla Raises Prices by NIS 16,000, BYD and Hyundai by NIS 2,000

Purchase Tax Increased and Electric Car Prices Updated: The cheapest Tesla, Model 3, now costs NIS 221,000. The BYD Atto 3, the best-selling car in the country in 2023, increased by NIS 2,000.


Driving the XPeng G6: A convincing Tesla model Y Rival

After becoming the most successful among the Chinese Tesla lookalikes in Israel, XPeng is launching its answer to the Model Y: What is better, what is worse, and how much is it expected to cost?