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.
Freesbe completes acquisition of 100% of charging company GNRGY
DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market
The battle for plug-ins: Geely charges in with its first crossover at NIS 170,000
Price brake: Skoda lowers most models by thousands of shekels
After a wave of electric launches at prices lower than in the past, price reductions are now coming to gasoline models as well, with the first importer publishing a 2026 price list.
Crazy year: European electric family car from the wrappers for NIS 110,000
Importers continue offering discounts to get rid of 0 km vehicle stock. This time: Citroën C4-X electric, first-hand, at a Kia Picanto price. Long-range MG4 already sold for NIS 134,000.
From NIS 300,000: The new electric Mercedes CLA is cheaper than the previous gasoline version
Mercedes’ most affordable sedan offers 540 km range. The extended-range version, set to be Israel’s longest-range EV, will start at NIS 370,000.
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Hybrid: The price is excellent, but what about the car?
The new small Chinese crossover aims to fix the gasoline model’s weak performance and fuel economy with a stronger, more efficient powertrain - at least on paper.
Fiat 500 Hybrid unveiled: 65 HP, 0–100 km/h in 17.3 seconds
The small petrol-to-electric Fiat 500 Hybrid, weaker than the Panda with a mild hybrid and manual gearbox, arrives as sales decline. Can it compete with popular Chinese mini EVs in Europe?
BYD Atto 2 Electric lands in Israel: 430 km, from NIS 149,000
Electric car prices are falling as the Atto 3’s smaller sibling offers better range, similar features, and a much lower price than the JAECOO 5, Chery FX, and Deepal 05, intensifying the price war.
Toyota launches hybrid, electric, and Hydrogen Hilux: What will we get in Israel?
The ninth generation of the popular pickup receives safety upgrades, a new front design, and new powertrain options, though mostly theoretical for us.
Retro car, lower price: Renault 5 electric from NIS 169,000
The supermini that evokes the legendary little French car lands in Israel with one high trim level and two options for battery and range. Are more models on the way?
To boost electric car sales: Kia gives buyers a gasoline-scented tree
Kia's importer in Finland found an original way to help gasoline car drivers switch to electric without missing the addictive and toxic scent of 95-octane fuel.
Will your next Toyota be electric? First drive of the +C-HR
After the bZ4X flop, Toyota's second EV in Europe aims to show it can compete with Chinese brands on price. How good is it and when will it arrive?
