Vehicle

The electric car market is declining, but gaps show. Strong leasing pushed Deepal to first in a Chinese-dominated market. Only Kia EV3 enters the top five; top European model, Mercedes CLA, is 20th.

Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.

Until last year, electric SUVs cost ~NIS 180,000. In 2026, many models are available for NIS 160,000–170,000, not just Chinese. Which is better, and can they revive EV sales?

At 4.70 m long, the #5 is the Smart farthest from the original, yet it still stands out in a crowded crossover market. Sadly, the price is anything but mini.

Volkswagen cut Golf, T-Cross, and Tiguan prices by up to NIS 13,000; BYD lowered its small plug-in model, and Citroën gave NIS 20,000 off its light hybrid sedan.

While Porsche may cancel its electric sports car, Ferrari presses on with the Lucea, revealing a driver cockpit that blends retro style with Apple-inspired design.

The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.

The electric revolution reaches the mass market. In Israel, 7 models promise over 500 km range for under NIS 200,000, taking you from Haifa to Eilat without stopping.

After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.

Stuck in traffic without a subway, Israelis use e-scooters more than most, with 1 in 5 giving up their private car, a Dott survey finds.