In 2023, Israel's EV market saw a notable rise in sales, with 17.9% of all new car sales being electric vehicles. Chinese car manufacturers BYD and Geely topped the sales charts, indicating a shift in consumer preference.
The table below presents the Top-10 EV brands in Israel for 2023, with BYD leading at 15,145 units sold, followed by Geely with 7,219 units. Other prominent brands include Tesla, Hyundai, and MG. The total EV sales reached 48,219 units, a 75% increase from the previous year.
Top-10 2023 EV Brands in Israel
| Rank | Manufacturer | Deliveries 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD | 15,145 |
| 2 | Geely | 7,219 |
| 3 | Tesla | 6,767 |
| 4 | Hyundai | 4,424 |
| 5 | MG | 2,760 |
| 6 | Skoda | 1,725 |
| 7 | Toyota | 965 |
| 8 | Ora | 932 |
| 9 | Kia | 893 |
| 10 | Mercedes | 892 |
| Total | 48,219 |
The increase in EV sales occurred despite the ongoing war affecting the automotive market. In January 2024, Israel revised the electric vehicle purchase tax rate, impacting the cost of EVs from companies like BYD, Geely, and Tesla.
The year 2023 marked a significant shift in Israel's automotive market, with Chinese companies BYD and Geely leading in EV sales. This trend indicates a growing preference for Chinese EV brands in Israel.
Source: cartube.co.il