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Israel Has By Far the Most Expensive Tesla Model S in the World

The starting price of Tesla’s Model S is more expensive in Israel than in most others, according to data comparing multiple international figures obtained by Globes. While the Model S will starts at about NIS 293,394 ($91,000 USD) in the U.S., the total for a buyer in Israel would come close to NIS 535,000 ($166,000 […]

Tesla Model Y Launch in Israel Coming Soon, Report Says

Following Tesla’s successful launch into Israel throughout the first half of this year, the company is reportedly looking to add models to its offerings in the country. Tesla is looking to add to the Model 3 in Israel, with the Model Y expected to receive approval as soon as the fourth quarter of 2021, according […]

China’s Geely to Sell Electric Cars in Israel By End of 2021

As competition heats up in the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) auto market, which is also the world’s largest auto market, one Chinese brand plans to become one of the first EV brands in Israel, following Tesla’s entry into the Israeli market earlier this year. China-based EV manufacturer Geely plans to enter the Israeli auto market […]

Tesla Deliveries in Israel Apparently Delayed Due to Missile Strikes

Tesla buyers in Israel are reportedly awaiting delayed Model 3 deliveries, due to ongoing missile strikes in the Gaza Strip’s Port of Ashdod, according to YNet (via Teslarati). The Model 3 units, as were being imported from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, are being delayed by Tesla to ensure customer safety, in the midst of violent tensions […]

Israel Sees 1,500 Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Unloading at Port

A ship carrying 1,500 Tesla Model 3 units is unloading its stock this month at Israel’s Ashdod port, according to Al-Monitor. This particular delivery is six times as large as the U.S. automaker’s order in March, and the total amount equates to the amount sold by GM Audi, Renault, Jaguar, Nissan, Mercedes, Mini and others […]

First Tesla Supercharger Opens in Israel, Model Y ‘On the Way’

Image via @israelevclub on Instagram Following the construction of Israel’s first Tesla Supercharger station, the station has officially opened in Tel Aviv, according to the Jerusalem Post. The announcement has been welcomed, with many new Tesla customers in Israel whose deliveries are just beginning to go out. Tesla’s Tel Aviv Supercharger includes six V3 fast-charging […]

Tesla Model 3 Deliveries are Ready in Israel, Report Says

Earlier this year, Tesla began taking Model 3 orders from customers in Israel. Now, many of those orders are set for delivery, according to new reports. Tesla follower Sawyer Merritt reported Wednesday approximately 238 Tesla Model 3s have arrived in Israel and are set for delivery by the end of the month. While the first […]

Tesla Partners with Israel’s Nofar Energy on Power Storage Project

Tesla’s operations are already off to a swift start in Israel, where the company is reportedly starting a new energy storage project. On Monday, Israeli green technology company Nofar Energy announced a partnership with Tesla, which will supply $30 million worth of battery storage systems, reports Globes. Tesla’s energy storage systems are expected to store […]

First V3 Tesla Supercharger in Tel Aviv, Israel Starts Construction

Tesla’s first deliveries in Israel began arriving last month, and less than a month later the company has started installing its first Supercharger station in the country. According to Tesmanian, Tesla has started building Israel’s first Supercharger station in Tel Aviv, with more to come in this year’s second quarter. Located at Derech Menachem Begin […]

First Tesla Deliveries in Israel Set to Arrive This Week

Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) can now be purchased in Israel, as of the last few weeks. And soon, the first customers’ purchases will already be arriving, according to a new update. Globes reported Monday that Tesla’s first 70 cars are headed for Ashdod, Israel, aboard the Grand Mediterraneo carrier, set to be unloaded Saturday, February […]

Tesla Israel Won’t Allow Sales to Taxi Drivers For Now

Earlier this month, Tesla landed a spot in Israel as the first outside electric vehicle (EV) company to begin importing and selling its cars. Despite its range and tax benefits making the EV the perfect taxi suited for Israel, according to Calcalist Tech, Tesla is currently only selling to private buyers in the country. If […]

You Can Now Buy a Tesla in Israel, Pricing from NIS 179,000

With expansion projects around the world, it can be a little tough to keep track of Tesla’s plans. On Tuesday, Tesla announced that it is officially open for sales in Israel, just a month after the Transportation Ministry approved the automaker for import, according to the Jerusalem Post. Customers can place their orders online using […]