Electric cars

BYD Atto 3 EV gets a price cut to NIS 155,000 and gains more range

Israel's former best-selling EV returns upgraded and cheaper: NIS 155,000 for 510 km range; 165,000 for AWD 3.9s 0–100 km/h performance upgrade EVs.

The rear spoiler has been split, and the trunk capacity has increased by 10% to 490 liters.
BMW has stopped enlarging its kidney grilles and returned to its roots, adding retro touches.

BMW iX3 electric: On range and the catch

Many sporty cues, but not overly flashy.

Electric car like an F-16: Lexus RZ updated with longer range and steer-by-wire system

Reminiscent of the Ferrari 458 from the rear.

Ferrari unveils its first electric car


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.

Freesbe completes acquisition of 100% of charging company GNRGY

After 17 years, founder Ran Eloya sells to the car importer the 40% stake he held in the charging company he founded in 2009 for several million shekels.

GNRGY charging complex at Kalya Junction near the Dead Sea.

DiPal 05: A large crossover at NIS 150,000 already changing the market

One of the most talked-about models this year since its launch at a market-breaking price faces its first real test: Larger than the BYD Atto 3, cheaper than the Toyota Yaris Cross. What is it worth?

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.

The battle for plug-ins: Geely charges in with its first crossover at NIS 170,000

The StarRay shares its design with the electric EX5 but is larger and offers an emissions-free driving range of 83 km. Pricing continues the group’s downward price trend.

Geely Starray. Length of 4.74 meters, longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

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.

Škoda Kodiaq. The base model reduced to NIS 212,000

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.

MG5 Station.

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.

A continuous screen layout across the cabin in the equipped versions.

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.

Shiny front taken from the bigger siblings, Tiggo 7 and 8.

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?

At least a manual version/system is back.

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.

Mature and updated design compared to the Atto 3.