Tesla

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 has begun producing the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous car with no steering wheel or pedals. It’s planned as a smart taxi network, though significant revenue isn’t expected before 2027.

The new base Model 3 is now closer than ever to hybrid family car prices, raising questions about trade-offs, real-world range, and savings in an era of high fuel costs around 8 shekels per liter.

The elongated Y has been stretched by 18 cm, promises space for six adults and a range of 681 km, but will cost from NIS 306,000 before not-cheap extras. How does it compare to its rivals?

Israeli start-up Voltify, which develops technology to convert diesel trains to electric use, has completed a $30M seed round, aiming to transform the global railway energy supply chain.

A week before month-end, the Tesla Model Y leads best-sellers in Israel, with Tesla third overall. 10,000 Israelis collected new cars this month.

Tesla unveiled a cheaper, less-equipped Cybertruck, priced slightly above the Model Y Performance and 30% below the previous base model. Can sales recover?

This version will be available for $59,990; the Premium version will keep its $79,990 price tag; and the Cyberbeast will be available for $99,990.

Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.

The electric crossover is now offered in a base version with 570 km range, starting at NIS 215,000 - similar to last year’s 440 km model, which will no longer be imported.