Chinese EV Brand XPENG Leads Israel's Electric Car Market, Overtaking Tesla and BYD
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
XPENG has become Israel's best-selling electric vehicle brand, delivering 6,009 units by the end of October, surpassing Tesla and BYD. While XPENG leads, Tesla shows a stronger growth rate, and BYD has experienced a significant decline in sales. The overall Israeli EV market has contracted by 31.1% this year, with 36,262 vehicles delivered through October.
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- XPENG leads Israel's electric car market with 6,009 deliveries by end of October.
- Tesla is second with 4,970 deliveries, showing a significant 36% growth.
- BYD ranks third with 4,229 deliveries, a sharp 46% decrease from last year.
- The overall Israeli electric vehicle market has declined by 31.1% this year.
- Chery experienced a dramatic 90.4% drop in electric vehicle deliveries.
- Kia saw a substantial 626.2% increase in its electric vehicle sales.
XPENG, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has emerged as the top-selling EV brand in Israel, surpassing established players like Tesla and BYD. According to data from the Association of Motor Vehicle Importers released on Monday, XPENG delivered 6,009 electric vehicles from the start of 2026 through the end of October. Tesla followed in second place with 4,970 deliveries, while BYD, previously a dominant force, ranked third with 4,229 units sold.
Despite holding the top spot, XPENG's growth rate is moderate, showing a 5.2% increase compared to the same period last year. In contrast, Tesla has demonstrated significant momentum, with a 36% surge in deliveries, moving from 3,654 to 4,970 units. BYD, however, has experienced a substantial decline, with deliveries dropping by approximately 46% from 7,825 units last year to 4,229 this year.
Other brands also saw significant shifts. Deepal ranked fourth with 2,920 deliveries, a 46.7% increase, followed by Geely in fifth place with 2,564 units, despite a 16.8% decrease. GAC saw a remarkable 2,856.3% jump to 1,892 deliveries, and MG recorded a modest 0.6% rise to 1,754 units. Zeekr, Kia, and Lynk & Co rounded out the top ten, with Kia showing a substantial 626.2% growth.
Several manufacturers, including BYD and Chery, have faced sharp declines. Chery's deliveries plummeted by about 90.4%, from 6,216 units to just 595. Lynk & Co also saw a significant drop of 71.4%. Overall, the Israeli electric vehicle market has slowed, with a 31.1% decrease in total deliveries, amounting to 16,350 fewer vehicles compared to the previous year.
XPENG currently accounts for approximately 16.6% of the total electric vehicle market share in Israel, with Tesla at 13.7% and BYD at 11.7%. While XPENG leads, the competition remains dynamic, with Tesla showing a higher growth rate and BYD falling behind its previous year's performance.