XPeng Tops Israeli EV Market in 2026 as Overall Sales Decline 31%
XPeng leads Israel's electric vehicle market in 2026 with 6,009 deliveries, surpassing Tesla and BYD amid an overall 31% decline in nationwide EV sales.
The Israeli electric vehicle market is undergoing a significant transformation, with XPeng leading the local sales charts from January through October 2026. According to data released by the Vehicle Importers Association, XPeng delivered 6,009 electric vehicles during the first ten months of the year, securing the top spot.
Tesla holds second place with 4,970 deliveries, representing a robust 36% increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, BYD, which previously dominated the local EV market, slipped to third place with 4,229 deliveries, marking a sharp 46% decline from the 7,825 vehicles delivered in the first ten months of 2025.
Overall Market Slowdown and Brand Performance
Despite the success of leading brands, the broader Israeli EV market experienced a notable slowdown. Between January and October 2026, a total of 36,262 fully electric vehicles were delivered nationwide, reflecting a 31.1% decrease compared to 52,612 deliveries during the same timeframe last year.
Deepal secured fourth place with 2,920 deliveries, a 46.7% surge, while Geely ranked fifth with 2,564 deliveries, down 16.8%. Other notable performers include GAC, which jumped to sixth place with 1,892 deliveries, and Kia, which saw a dramatic increase of over 600% to reach 1,053 deliveries. Conversely, brands like Chery suffered severe drops, plunging by over 90% to just 595 deliveries.
