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


Tel Aviv-Yafo: 152 electric charging stations installed in parking lots across the city

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality’s “Ahuzot Hahof” company installed 152 electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots throughout the city, with plans to install 50 more.

 Electric charging station

Israeli autotech cos will have to disclose Chinese connections

From January 2026, the regulations prohibit the sale in the US of new vehicles that use software components, including operating systems, connected to "companies from hostile countries."

China Israel flags

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

Researchers analyzed nearly 300 million UK vehicle inspection records from 2005 to 2022, finding that the reliability of electric cars has improved rapidly.

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

Head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3: Meet the electric Mazda 6

Mazda has unveiled the European version of the Mazda 6e, developed jointly by Mazda and Changan and manufactured in China. It is expected to arrive in Israel by the end of the year.

 Mazda 6e

Electric cars beneficial for consumer, not for Israeli economy, 2024 report finds

In 2024, the cost of an electric-powered vehicle for the consumer was NIS 3,700 less than a gasoline-run car. 

An illustrative image of an electric car.

Mexico's $4,500 electric car Olinia set to debut at 2026 World Cup

The project aims to position Mexico as a competitor in the global electric vehicle market, challenging industry giants like Tesla and BYD.

 The Olinia.

Ready? It's Xiaomi's second electric car

Xiaomi's ambitious car project continues, now with its second model, which it is announcing. It’s a crossover the size of the Expang G6 and Tesla Model Y. It may even come to us.

 The roof bulge reveals an advanced safety system

Quality, innovation, safety - Albar's new electric vehicle brands

With the moderation of taxes on electric vehicles - Automotive Equipment and Albar launch new car brands.

 Electric Car

The Popemobile goes fully electric with a custom-made, all-electric Mercedes-Benz

Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, personally handed over the unique, hand-built vehicle to Pope Francis in the Vatican.

 The popemobile.

We drove the link & Co 02 electric: Potential for a new hit

Link & Co is debuting in the electric vehicle market with a lower-priced crossover twin to the Zeekr X, Volvo EX30, and Smart #1.

 After starting as a young luxury brand, Link & Co is turning to the more mass market.