Electric cars

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

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

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

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

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.

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


Leapmotor B10, Israel’s affordable electric crossover: A successful compromise

Starting at NIS 140,000, this Chinese SUV is bigger than the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross, yet much cheaper. Could anything stop it from becoming a hit?

Is it a minivan? An enlarged compact? An identity-less crossover.

Electric cars: A rough start for the Renault 5 and the secret of the new sales queen

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.

Zeekr 7X: in the top five despite a price of around NIS 250,000

Korea vs. China: The battle of the affordable electric crossovers

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?

Comparative Test: JAC 5, Aiways U5, Kia EV3.

Heir to the ministers’ car: The electric Volvo ES90 arrives, cheaper than the German rivals

Mayer has begun marketing the ES90, promising a 650 km range, 300 km of charging in 10 minutes, and significantly lower prices than BMW and Audi. All the details.

Huge screen and clean design.

Smart #5 – not what you expected

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.

The upright rear end emphasizes a sense of functionality; it does not try to look sporty or elegant.

Ferrari’s first electric car already has a name, 1,000 HP, and iPhone inspiration

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.

If Apple made an electric.

7 electric cars with 500 km for under NIS 200,000

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.

Kia EV3. Nearly 600 km official range.

Elon Musk’s Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on ‘autonomous future’ in 2026

The announcement was made as part of the Q4 2025 Shareholders' update, during which the company reported its quarterly earnings and plans for 2026.

Tesla will halt production of the Model X and Model S, two of their most popular models.

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.