Vehicle
Cars that can power your fridge during a power outage
With tens of thousands of Israelis owning electric or plug-in cars, there’s a backup: V2L technology allows household devices to be powered directly from the car’s battery. Here’s how it works.
Chinese battle: How will the Omoda 7 price cut affect Cherry and JAECOO twins?
Chery FX Hybrid NIS 20,000 cheaper than competitors. What's the catch?
Electric cars: A rough start for the Renault 5 and the secret of the new sales queen
Xpeng G9 receives improved range and price cut of around NIS 30,000
Less than three years after arriving in Israel, the large Chinese crossover gets a facelift that does not affect the design but updates the specs in key areas.
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?
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.
Price reductions at Volkswagen and BYD, exceptional promotion at Citroën
Volkswagen cut Golf, T-Cross, and Tiguan prices by up to NIS 13,000; BYD lowered its small plug-in model, and Citroën gave NIS 20,000 off its light hybrid sedan.
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.
The renewed MG4: Longer range than Tesla, NIS 40,000 cheaper
The facelift for the Chinese compact brings the long-range version to Israel, cheaper and reaching farther: 545 km range for just NIS 149,000.
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.
The year of hybrids: Kia launches a better-equipped Niro and a cheaper Sportage
After hybrids’ market share jumped 20% in January to nearly a third of the market, Kia upgraded the Niro with EV-style features and launched a base long American-spec Sportage priced at NIS 190,000.
Forget the Metro: Israelis are “world champions” in shared scooters
Stuck in traffic without a subway, Israelis use e-scooters more than most, with 1 in 5 giving up their private car, a Dott survey finds.
A month after launch: Tesla surprises with name change for base Model 3
Tesla drops the “Standard” label, now simply calling it Rear Wheel Drive. The price, at NIS 192,000, remains unchanged.
