Chinese EV brands lead sales in Israel

Chinese automaker BYD topped electric car sales in Israel in the first two months of 2025, according to figures issued by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association. BYD, which currently offers four electric models in Israel, sold 2,386 units in the January-February period. Last year, the Chinese EV giant ranked first in Israel car sales with 16,690 units sold. Xpeng Motor, another Chinese EV manufacturer, took second place, selling 1,592 units of the three models it offers in the country.

BYD, DJI launch smart car-based drone tech

Chinese automaker BYD and drone giant DJI have launched an intelligent vehicle-mounted drone system, aiming to transform cars into mobile entertainment and exploration platforms. The system — Lingyuan — integrates a drone with the vehicle, offering a vertical field of view to capture travel moments in real time. It will be available in all BYD models, the company announced at a launch event on Sunday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.

Xinhua - China Daily