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


BMW, Land Rover, Volkswagen used forced labor from China

American Senate report finds three automakers sold cars in the U.S. with forced labor components. BMW will replace the parts in already sold vehicles.


EVR inaugurates its first electric motor factory in India

The Israeli startup will supply motors for vehicles in India by 2025, poised to become the world's top auto market.


Toyota confirms: Electric HiLux is on the way. Will it also arrive here?

After Isuzu, the Japanese car manufacturer joins the 1-ton electric pick-up category. It will start producing the HiLux in an electric version starting next year.


Arcfox, new Chinese brand, bringing Tesla-inspired models to Israel

The first shipment of the company's models sailed to Israel, to which a unique electric minivan will be added later. The importer is EV Motors, currently in the process of selling traffic devices.


Silent but perilous: Pedestrians more likely to be hit by hybrid or electric cars

Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by an electric or a hybrid car as those powered by petrol or diesel, wrote Phil Edwards, Siobhan Moore, and Craig Higgins of the London School of Hygiene.

 A Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle of the car rental company OK Mobility, is parked at a street, as it charges with a cable connected to a domestic plug inside a tourist apartment, in Ronda, Spain, May 2, 2024.

Without worries: The electric cars with the longest range you can buy

The driving range remains a key factor for many drivers. We reviewed which electric cars offer the best range and value up to NIS 300,000.


When a Ferrari flies into a river, does it float? One driver checked

Ferrari cars are superb sports vehicles, no doubt, but submerging in the icy waters of a Swiss river is something that even exceeds them. This is what the owner of a 488 Pista learned.


Aiways will resume producing and selling electric cars in Israel by 2025

After a year-long hiatus and an economic crisis, the Chinese electric startup that sold about 2,000 cars in the country receives a new funding round worth $400M, marking Europe as its main market.


Expensive Audi or cheap Porsche? We got a taste of the new electric Q6

Volkswagen's luxury division introduces a new electric crossover, complementing the Macan. What lessons did Audi learn from the E-Tron launch, Israel's role, and leadership insights?


Will the new Chinese electric conquer Israel?

With a 510 km driving range, futuristic headrests, massage modes, and advanced multimedia system, "Forthing Friday" by UMI Group is a top contender.