Xpeng G6 Tops Israeli Auto Market Rankings in October Registration Data
The Xpeng G6 has become the best-selling new vehicle model in Israel for October, outpacing competitors with 1,060 registrations and reflecting a broader surge of Chinese electric cars.
The Israeli automotive market has seen a significant shift as an electric vehicle from China outpaced long-standing market leaders to claim the top spot in recent registration data.
While established legacy manufacturers continue to maintain high demand among local motorists, figures released by the Ministry of Transportation reveal that the Xpeng G6 emerged as the best-selling new model in October. Licensing statistics show that 1,060 units of the Xpeng G6 were registered during October, representing a 57% surge compared to September, when 676 vehicles were registered. For comparison, only 200 units of the same model were registered in October of the previous year.
Market Standings and Pricing
Securing second place in the model rankings was the Chinese Jaecoo 5 with 1,006 deliveries, followed by the Kia Sportage in third place with 777 deliveries. Subsequent positions were held by the Toyota RAV4 with 617 deliveries and the Geely Starray with 609 registered vehicles. These figures highlight the expanding market share of Chinese automotive brands in the local sector alongside traditional manufacturers.
The leading model is available starting at 204,990 shekels, excluding licensing fees, according to the official importer price list. The Core+ variant is priced at 209,990 shekels, while the all-wheel-drive performance version costs 239,990 shekels. The top-tier Black Edition reaches 247,990 shekels before additional options and registration fees.
Technical Specifications and Growth
The base electric variant offers a declared driving range of up to 535 kilometers under the WLTP standard, alongside ultra-fast charging capabilities. According to the manufacturer, under optimal conditions, the battery can charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 12 minutes.
Simultaneously, data from the Vehicle Importers Association indicates continued growth in the domestic market. During the first ten months of 2026, a total of 277,880 new vehicles were delivered through official importers, marking a 6.3% increase compared to the same period last year. The Omoda and Jaecoo brand group leads the manufacturer rankings with 34,929 deliveries, ahead of Toyota with 28,396 deliveries and Chery with 27,803.
