Israeli Cars Drive 69.3 Billion Kilometers Annually
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Vehicles in Israel drove 69.3 billion kilometers in 2025, a 2.6% increase from the prior year, with passenger cars making up 80.5% of the total. Leased company cars and company-owned cars were driven more than privately owned vehicles, and electric cars had higher mileage than gasoline cars. Newer cars also showed higher average annual mileage. Hybrid taxis surpassed diesel taxis in number for the first time.
The story in 7 lines · by baba
- Israeli vehicles drove 69.3 billion kilometers in 2025, a 2.6% increase from 2024.
- Passenger cars accounted for 80.5% of the total mileage driven in Israel.
- Company-owned vehicles had the highest average annual mileage at 25,300 kilometers.
- Electric cars averaged 21,300 kilometers annually, exceeding gasoline cars' 18,300 kilometers.
- Newer vehicles, under 3 years old, averaged 16,700 kilometers annually.
- Hybrid taxis outnumbered diesel taxis in Israel for the first time in 2025.
- Taxis averaged 65,700 kilometers annually.
In 2025, vehicles in Israel collectively traveled 69.3 billion kilometers, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year. Passenger cars accounted for 80.5% of this total mileage, according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported by the economic publication "Calcalist." The statistics are compiled from odometer readings taken during annual vehicle inspections. The intensity of vehicle use varies significantly by ownership type. Privately owned cars averaged 16,700 kilometers annually, while leased company cars averaged 22,600 kilometers, and company-owned vehicles averaged 25,300 kilometers. These averages remained consistent with the previous year's figures. Engine type also influences mileage, with electric vehicles averaging 21,300 kilometers and gasoline-powered cars averaging 18,300 kilometers. Plug-in hybrid vehicles are frequently found in company fleets, partly due to tax incentives for company car usage. Newer vehicles tend to be driven more, with average annual mileage decreasing as cars age. For instance, vehicles under 3 years old averaged 16,700 kilometers, while those 10-13 years old averaged 12,100 kilometers. The report also noted that in 2025, hybrid taxis outnumbered diesel taxis in Israel for the first time, with 12,900 hybrid taxis compared to 10,200 diesel taxis. The average annual mileage for all taxis reached 65,700 kilometers.
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