Electric cars

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

Electric Lexus RZ facelift adds extended range and aircraft-style steer-by-wire yoke steering. How does it drive, and why is Japan’s EV finally challenging Chinese rivals in markets today.

Many sporty cues, but not overly flashy.
Reminiscent of the Ferrari 458 from the rear.

Ferrari unveils its first electric car

Egged electric buses.

All city buses in Eilat and Kiryat Shmona will be replaced with electric buses

Partial image of the new model revealed by Citroën.

Now it’s official: The Citroën 2CV is returning as an affordable electric car


Ferrari unveils first fully electric four-door Luce with over 1,000 horsepower

Ferrari launched its first fully electric car, the four-door Luce, featuring 1,000+ horsepower, a 500km. range, family-friendly design, and high-tech luxury for $640K.

Ferrari's first fully electric car "Luce" in this handout image obtained by Reuters May 25, 2026, after the luxury sports car maker unveiled the model.

Which used electric car do Israelis want most: Tesla, Geely or BYD?

Tesla Model 3 leads Israel’s used EV search rankings, while demand for electric vehicles rises 23% in a year, according to Yad2 data showing shifting preferences in the local car market.

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive.

At NIS 138,000: BYD launches the cheapest plug-in in Israel

New base Atto 2 plug-in with smaller battery, less equipment and NIS 12,000 price cut. Electric range drops 90 to 40 km. Buyers who rarely charge seeking affordable hybrid or company car tax benefit.

BYD Atto 2 plug-in.

Electric-car-inspired design: The updated Kia Stonic from NIS 130,000

Small crossover gets updated design and equipment without powertrain changes, with a price cut of several thousand shekels to compete with the refreshed SEAT Arona and Chery Tiggo 4.

Kia Stonic.

Israel not equipped to put out electric vehicle fires, Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the fire can only be contained, not stopped, explained Israeli Fire and Rescue Commissioner Eyal Caspi.

Security and rescue forces at the scene where an electric vehicle caught fire from its battery in Tel Aviv, July 29, 2024.

Small but big: The new compact Smart has been revealed

In its new form Smart is mainly electric crossovers, but Geely and Mercedes revived the iconic small Smart. A question remains: Did they learn from past mistakes this time and fix the formula?

Smart.

Giant electric with 7 seats: Hyundai Ioniq 9 will cost NIS 355,000

Hyundai is launching the large crossover with a range of up to 620 kilometers and 422 horsepower, at a price that will be tens of thousands of shekels cheaper than its direct competitors.

Hyundai Ioniq 9.

BYD has updated the electric Atto 3: Everything has changed except the design. Even the price

Transformation of a top-selling Israeli EV: Now rear or all-wheel drive, up to 510 km range and 449 hp. Seen in China, with arrival date and pricing already confirmed.

Brake lights integrated into the rear spoiler. The most distinctive identifying feature of the new model.

Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel

The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?

All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

China's Xpeng expects to start full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027

Gu also said there is "tremendous potential" to increase cooperation with German automaker Volkswagen, which last month began mass production of its first EV model, developed jointly with Xpeng.

Vice Chairman and President of Chinese EV maker XPeng, Brian Gu, poses for pictures during an interview with Reuters before the Auto China show, at an XPeng dealership in Beijing, China, April 23, 2026.