Chinese Electric SUV Tops Israeli Car Sales in October
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The XPeng G6 electric SUV from China was the best-selling new car model in Israel in October, with 1,060 units registered. This marks a significant rise for Chinese brands in the Israeli market, which saw overall new vehicle deliveries increase by 6.3% in the first ten months of 2026. The XPeng G6's top position displaced established brands like Toyota and Kia, with prices starting at approximately 204,990 shekels.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The XPeng G6 electric SUV became Israel's best-selling new car model in October.
- 1,060 units of the XPeng G6 were registered in October, a significant increase from previous months.
- The GAC Aion Y and Kia Sportage followed as the second and third best-selling models.
- Chinese car brands are showing increased strength in the Israeli automotive market.
- The XPeng G6 starts at 204,990 shekels and offers a range of up to 535 km.
- New vehicle deliveries in Israel rose 6.3% in the first ten months of 2026.
The Israeli car market saw a surprise in October as the XPeng G6 electric SUV from China became the best-selling new model. Despite the strong demand for established brands like Toyota and Kia, the XPeng G6 registered 1,060 units sold in October, a significant increase from September's 676 units and a substantial jump from the 200 units sold in October of the previous year. The GAC Aion Y ranked second with 1,006 deliveries, followed by the Kia Sportage with 777. Toyota's RAV4 and Geely's Coolray also featured in the top five, with 617 and 609 registrations respectively. These figures highlight the growing influence of Chinese car brands in Israel alongside traditional manufacturers. The XPeng G6, with a starting price of 204,990 shekels before licensing fees, offers various trims, including a performance version and a Black Edition. Its base model boasts a WLTP-rated range of up to 535 kilometers and supports ultra-fast charging, capable of charging from 10% to 80% in approximately 12 minutes under suitable conditions. The overall Israeli car market continues to grow, with 277,880 new vehicles delivered in the first ten months of 2026, a 6.3% increase compared to the same period last year. The Omoda and GAC brand group leads the manufacturer rankings with 34,929 deliveries, ahead of Toyota (28,396) and Chery (27,803).