New Electric, Hybrid, and Exotic Cars Arrive in Israel

Israel's Ministry of Transportation has registered several new car models set to launch by year-end, including the country's most affordable plug-in hybrid and a rare, hand-built British sports car. The BYD Dolphin G is slated to become Israel's cheapest plug-in hybrid, entering a market currently dominated by fully electric, standard hybrid, and gasoline-powered vehicles. The Dolphin G features a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor, available with battery capacities of 7.4 kWh or 18.3 kWh. Its declared prices range from NIS 135,000 to NIS 145,000, with final consumer prices to be set at market launch.

Also registered is the Kia PV5, an electric vehicle built on a dedicated chassis for commercial vehicles, with passenger versions available. It boasts a 160-horsepower electric motor, a 71.1 kWh battery, and an estimated range of 400 kilometers. Its declared price is NIS 210,000.

Alongside these more mainstream models, the exotic Morgan Plus Six has also been registered. This marks the second Morgan model to arrive in Israel this year, following the SuperSport. The Plus Six, a retro-styled sports car from the historic British manufacturer founded in 1910, is powered by a modern 335-horsepower, 3.0-liter BMW twin-turbo engine. Despite its vintage appearance, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, featuring an eight-speed automatic transmission. Its interior design echoes 1950s and 60s models, though it includes a modern LCD display within the instrument cluster and electronic traction control. The declared price for the Morgan Plus Six is NIS 1.29 million.

In related news, the Ministry of Transportation's records show the most expensive cars declared in Israel include three vehicles valued at NIS 5 million each: a Lamborghini Revuelto and two Mercedes G63 AMG SUVs. Other high-value vehicles listed are another Lamborghini Revuelto and armored Audis designated for Israeli government officials.