JERUSALEM, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese carmaker XPeng Motors led Israel's electric vehicle (EV) market in the first seven months of 2026, selling 3,503 units, according to data released Sunday by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association.
XPeng's Israeli lineup includes the mid-size electric crossover SUVs G6 and G9, the executive sedan P7, and the seven-seat luxury minivan X9.
America's Tesla ranked second with 3,162 units, followed by China's Changan Automobile with 2,318 units.
In the seven months, Chinese brands led Israel's EV market with a commanding share of over 70 percent.
In the overall vehicle market, including gasoline, hybrid, and electric cars, Chinese manufacturers led with 90,206 units sold. South Korea followed with 32,728 units, while Japanese automakers sold 20,981 units.
China's Chery led the broader market with 46,542 cars sold, followed by Japan's Toyota with 19,028 and South Korea's Hyundai with 18,023. ■
