The electric coupe NIO EC7 officially debuted at the Chinese EV maker&#8217;s highly-anticipated NIO DAY event in December 2022. It is based on the NT 2.0 platform, which is much better at creating more aerodynamic vehicles. EC7, with its drag coefficient of 0.230 Cd, is one of the most aerodynamic SUVs in the world. 
NIO claims that EC7 drivers can get a range of 940 kilometers with the 150-kWh solid-state battery pack option. Regular packs, such as the popular 100-kWh version is also very good at delivering a long range, its CLTC estimate is 635 kilometers. 
There is a set of sensor on top of the EC7, including a LiDAR unit. Fully-electric vehicle will also take advantage of the second generation digital cockpit, which is based on the latest version of the NIO&#8217;s operating system called Banyan. 
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Polestar 3 is Volvo&#8217;s first vehicle to include a LiDAR sensor. Electric SUV can be bought with a Luminar LiDAR, which is included in the Pilot Pack. 
Polestar 3 deliveries will start in the fourth quarter of 2023. Initially, the production is planned to begin in Volvo Cars&#8217; Chengdu, China plant from mid-2023. Polestar 3 pre-orders will be accepted starting early next year. 
Volvo&#8217;s North Carolina factory will also start manufacturing Polestar 3 in 2024. US pricing of this beautifully designed SUV will be announced later. 
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Chinese electric vehicle brands are a top priority at Licarco because the EV market has become increasingly dominated by pure electric Chinese cars. Last year, China sold more EVs than the rest of the world. BYD, NIO, ORA, and Geely are some of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
Even though China has been producing millions of EVs for years, American drivers wouldn&#8217;t be able to buy one. It&#8217;s because vehicles made in China are subjected to a %27.5 import tariff in the US. Due to heavy taxation, Chinese brands had not prioritized the US auto market in their global plans. But that&#8217;s changing quickly, as more and more Chinese EV marques are expanding their reach towards western markets, including United States.
In this article, we gathered a list of Chinese EV brands and their expansion plans. We will update this post when an announcement is made regarding any Chinese EV maker&#8217;s global expansion.
<h2>Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands&#8217; Global Expansion Plans</h2>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=byd">BYD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Czech Republic</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany(?), First European showroom in 2023</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Planning to Enter European Market in 2023</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Already on sale in Norway. Voyah will enter Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, and Israel markets in 2023.</td>
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<h2>Leapmotor</h2>
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Leapmotor, an emerging EV brand backed by Dahua Technology, has plans to enter the European market in 2023. The brand officials confirmed that Leapmotor would open showrooms in Europe. To finance its globalization plans, Hangzhou-based carmaker filed its first IPO that worths around $1.5bn at Hong Kong Exchange.
The brand has already started to sell electric vehicles in Turkey and Israel, starting with the compact hatchback called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor T03</a>. The first EV to be showcased in Europe will probably be the electric sedan C01. With its sleek design, cell-to-chassis technology, and impressive performance figures, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-c01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor C01</a> will attract a lot of customers.
<h2>BYD</h2>
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BYD first entered Norway with the full-size electric SUV called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-tang-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tang EV</a>. Over the next months, China&#8217;s biggest EV manufacturer will start selling vehicles all over the world. BYD EVs are already available in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. European countries where BYD will start operations before the end of 2022 are the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden.
BYD will export these three electric vehicle models to Old Continent; compact electric SUV <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Atto 3</a>, electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-han-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Han EV</a>, and BYD Tang EV. India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will also be subject to BYD&#8217;s global expansion, as official statements confirmed.
Unfortunately, BYD has no plans to enter the American market yet. But there is a possibility of Chinese EV maker using its new premium brand, which reportedly will deliver a $145K+ luxury EV to the market, to attract customers from United States.
<h2>NIO</h2>
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NIO is one of the first Chinese automakers, which officially confirms its entry into the US market. NIO-branded EVs will be on sale in the US starting in 2025. Large-size SUV ES8 is currently being tested on US roads. There is no official timeline for the US launch, though.
Chinese EV marque will also start selling EVs in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The next move on the global plans is to enter more European markets such as Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. NIO is hoping to sell electric vehicles in 25 countries by 2025.
<h2>Xpeng</h2>
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In February 2022, Xpeng opened its first showroom in Stockholm, Sweden. Guangzhou-based company will start selling EVs in Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden before the year ends. The company&#8217;s first offering will be the mid-range electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p5-600p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P5</a>.
Xpeng expects half of its electric vehicle sales in 2025 to come from outside of China. Europe is its first choice but customers from the US will eventually get a taste of Xpeng&#8217;s popular cars in the near future. Chinese brand signed a dealership agreement with a Turkish company to sell EVs in Turkey as well. The first vehicle to be put on sale in Turkey will be <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p7-4wd-high-performance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P7</a>.
<h2>Zeekr</h2>
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Geely is a global automotive group. There are brands under the Geely Group that sell vehicles all over the world. Zeekr will be joining those brands next year by entering the European market. EV-only brand will make it official in early 2023, as Zeekr announced.
Zeekr has only one model on sale called Zeekr 001, but it has plans to launch a total of seven EVs by 2025. Its 2025 sales goal in Europe is 100,000 vehicles. There is no word whether Zeekr will sell EVs in Scandinavia, western/or eastern Europe. Follow us for more details.
<h2>ORA</h2>
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Great Wall Motors (GWM) has officially entered the United Kingdom and Germany with its EV-only brand ORA. GWM introduced the first vehicles to be put on sale in Europe earlier this year. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/ora-cat-64-kwh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ORA Cat/Funky Cat</a> is the first one for the western market.
The company appoints Emil Frey to distribute vehicles starting in Germany. That is not the first time GWM to choose Germany for its global expansion. Chinese automaker&#8217;s battery division SVOLT opened a battery plant in Germany as well. Recently SVOLT announced its second investment worth €2.0bn, which would enable them to produce lithium-ion battery cells directly in the country.
<h2>Li Auto</h2>
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Li Auto is relatively late to the EV party, as their first choice of vehicle type is extended-range electric vehicles (EREV). BT The company will launch its first pure-electric model sometime next year. There are also plans for a possible production site in Europe.
Beijing-based automaker will be looking for partnerships to start selling EVs in Europe as soon as next year. No official info regarding which countries will get to buy Li Auto EREVs yet.
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Tesla vehicles are famous for their in-car entertainment experience. There are a bunch of games available for drivers to enjoy while charging their vehicles or spending some time inside the car. You can even use a game controller for better experience. A couple of games will also require you to connect a controller to play.
In this article, we created a guide to help you easily connect your Xbox controller to your Tesla Model 3/Y.
<h2>A Complete Guide to Connecting an Xbox Controller to Tesla Model 3/Y</h2>
If you want to play games with an Xbox controller on your Tesla, use a data cable (not a charge-only USB cable that lacks the data transfer function) to plug your controller into your Tesla Model 3/Y&#8217;s main screen via the USB-C ports in the center console or the USB-A port in the glove box. If you prefer a wireless connection, or your controller cannot be connected to your Tesla via cable, just follow our guide down below.
Step 1. Buy a wireless adapter/dongle for pairing your Xbox controller. <a href="https://amzn.to/3HCaTTv">8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3jyyigK">MAYFLASH Magic NS 2</a> are two of the most popular choices.
Step 2. Plug the wireless adapter into your Tesla via USB data ports. Use a USB-A to USB-C adapter if necessary. Please be aware that newer Model 3/Y vehicles don&#8217;t have USB data ports in the center console. You will need to use the USB-A port inside the glove compartment.
Step 3. Put your wireless adapter into pairing mode. 8Bitdo&#8217;s pairing button is on the bottom, whereas the Magic NS&#8217;s pairing mode can be activated by pressing the black button on the side until the light goes green and blinks fast.
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Step 4. In order to put your controller into pairing mode, first press the Xbox button for one second until it lights up. Then, press and hold the circular pair button located on the back of the controller for three seconds.
Step 5. Once the wireless adapter and Xbox controller ared paired up, the lights on both of these devices will stop blinking. You will see a notification message on your Tesla&#8217;s screen that confirms the pairing.
Enjoy your games!
<h3>My Tesla says the Xbox controller is disconnected. How can I fix it?</h3>
Your wireless adapter might lose the connection between your Tesla and the Xbox controller. You just need to unplug the adapter and plug it into the car again. The controller will be paired with your car in a few seconds. If you experience this issue often, you might need to contact your seller and ask about the wireless adapter&#8217;s firmware update status. Sometimes a small update could fix these disconnection problems.
<h3>Can I connect all Xbox controllers to my Tesla?</h3>
There are numerous reports on people using Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Series X controllers both wirelessly and wired to play games on their Teslas. But some of these controllers are not supported by all wireless dongles on the market. You need to thoroughly research before buying an adapter.
Credit: The hero image of the article is from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUiqd8HpmOk">Mark Brown&#8217;s Youtube video</a>.

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Israel has become one of the most EV-friendly countries in the Middle East. Regular ICE vehicles are subject to high taxation (up to 83 percent, including purchase tax and VAT), while there is only a 10 percent tax on fully-electric models in Israel. Auto-importers are exploiting the unbalance between two kinds of cars, and the first brands to benefit from this are, of course, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/best-chinese-ev-manufacturers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers</a>.
People in Israel are not only facing heft taxation when buying a vehicle, but they also have to burden 62 percent taxation when filling up their tanks. Thus, low tax levels on electric car purchases and tax-free electricity give this country no other option than to adopt EVs.
We realized the rising popularity of EVs in Israel and prepared a list of budget-friendly Chinese electric vehicles in order to help our visitors from Israel easily compare affordable EV options.
<h2>Budget-Friendly Chinese EVs in Israel Ranked (2022H2)</h2>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03">Leapmotor T03</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA (~125,000 NIS)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/geometry-c-400km">Geometry C</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">139,900 NIS (~$40,775)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-mg-zs-ev">2022 MG ZS EV</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">144,500 NIS (~$42,115)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/seres-3">SERES 3</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">144,900 NIS (~$42,232)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3">BYD Atto 3</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">156,500 NIS (~$45,613)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">JAC e-JS4</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">159,900 NIS (~$46,604)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/skywell-et5">Skywell ET5 Luxury</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">194,900 NIS (~$56,805)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Maxus Euniq 6</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">198,300 NIS (~$57,796)</td>
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The price informations we published here are coming from manufacturers&#8217; official statements. Please keep in mind that the EV purchase tax in Israel will be increased to 20 percent in 2023, and 35 percent in 2024. These prices are going up next year, and much higher a year after that.
<h3>Leapmotor T03</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6042" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1024x704.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="516" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-300x206.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-768x528.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1568x1078.jpg 1568w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Leapmotor T03 is a small-size electric hatchback first hit the market in May 2020. It is the second EV that Dahua-backed EV start-up built and launched. T03 comes with a 41-kWh battery pack, which is enough to give this small EV a range of 403 kilometers, according to <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/ev-range-tests-explained-comparison-between-epa-ratings-wltp-nedc-and-cltc">CLTC test cycle</a>.
Chinese company recently announced that Leapmotor T03 has passed the European Union&#8217;s Whole Vehicle Type Approval and it is ready to be sold in EU. Leapmotor also officially confirmed its entry into the Israeli market with the very same model. First batch of T03 are on their way to Israel. The official pricing of the electric hatchback will be announced by Leapmotor&#8217;s partner in Israel called Metro Motor.
Leapmotor T03 Israel Price: Not Official (~125,000 NIS)
<h3>Geometry C</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-4095" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-1024x650.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="476" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-300x190.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-768x488.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21.jpg 1249w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Geely&#8217;s affordable EV-only brand Geometry is very popular in Israel. In fact, according to the official registration data, Geometry C is the best-selling EV in Israel this year. It holds a whopping share of 22 percent of the country&#8217;s EV market. It is all thanks to Geometry C&#8217;s affordable price and its features that satisfy Israeli customers.
Geometry&#8217;s first SUV comes with a 150 kW single motor drivetrain option, a 53-kWh battery pack, and a CLTC range of 400 kilometers. This electric SUV is so light (~1,5 tons) that it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Geometry C Israel Price: 139,900 NIS
<h3>2022 MG ZS EV</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6489" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
MG ZS EV is one of the most affordable EV options in Europe. It is also considerably cheap in Israel. The standard range version (320 KM) is starting from 144K shekels. It has a 156 HP/114 kW front-wheel-drive motor and supports up to 76 kW DC charging.
2022 MG ZS EV Israel Price: 144,500 NIS
<h3>SERES 3</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-692" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-1024x610.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="447" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-300x179.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-768x457.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Dongfeng Motor has partnered up with Huawei to globalize its SERES-branded electric vehicles. Israel is one of the first places they went to sell EVs. The first vehicle made into the country is an electric crossover called SERES 3. It offers up to 405 kilometers of range when fully charged. It&#8217;s not particularly powerful as the new MG ZS EV with a 119 kW front motor, but it has a large boot compared to other options.
SERES 3 Israel Price: 144,900 NIS
<h3>BYD Atto 3</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-19852" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1024x608.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="445" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-300x178.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-768x456.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1536x911.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-2048x1215.jpg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1568x930.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
BYD Atto 3 is the newest option on our list that went on sale in Israel. It is known as 2022 BYD Yuan Plus in China. This electric SUV is based on BYD&#8217;s next-gen e-Platform 3.0 modular vehicle architecture. Atto 3 comes with a powerful 204 HP electric motor, 60.48-kWh battery, 150 kW DC charging support, and a reasonable price tag.
BYD Atto 3 Israel Price: 156,500 NIS
<h3>JAC e-JS4</h3>
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JAC e-JS4 is being produced by China&#8217;s one of the largest automotive groups called JAC Motors. It is a fully electric compact SUV. Sehol E40X is the name of this vehicle&#8217;s Chinese version. It is also a single motor EV, which uses a 150 HP front unit. The battery capacity is 55-kWh and a range of 420 kilometers is possible when the battery is full.
JAC e-JS4 Israel Price: 139,900 NIS
<h3>Skywell ET5</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7021" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1024x623.jpeg" alt="Skywell ET5" width="750" height="456" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1024x623.jpeg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-768x467.jpeg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1536x934.jpeg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-2048x1246.jpeg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1568x954.jpeg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Skywell is very new to passenger vehicles, but its experience in buses, commercial, and heavy-duty electric vehicles is unquestionable. Skywell ET5 is their first passenger EV. It is a large-size fully electric vehicle with a 72-kWh battery pack supplied by <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/farasis-unveils-super-pouch-battery-cell-400-km-range-in-10-minutes">Farasis Energy</a>. ET5 is not a cheap car, but the large interior might justify the high price for some customers.
Skywell ET5 Israel Price: 194,900 NIS
<h3>Maxus Euniq 6</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-22279 size-large" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-1024x622.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="456" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-300x182.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-768x466.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382.jpg 1416w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Maxus Euniq 6 Israel Price: 198,300 NIS

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9 Affordable Chinese EVs Available in Israel

Regenerative braking technology is a bliss for the efficiency of <a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars">all-electric vehicles</a>. But it takes time to get used to this helpful feature. Sometimes it gets annoying or makes no sense on some occasions. There is an option to turn it off, but things get complicated with <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cars-have-been-sold">Tesla vehicles</a>. Let us explain.
If you want to turn off regenerative braking on your Tesla, you probably won&#8217;t find any disabling option in the menu. Because turning off regenerative braking is not possible on a Tesla. It is also impossible to adjust the regen on Tesla vehicles built since Q2 2020. Tesla Model S/3/X/Y vehicles built before that date can still be able to offer adjustments. You just need to navigate through the main screen and go to Driving, then change the &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; to &#8216;Low&#8217; for reducing the level of regenerative braking.
Newer Tesla vehicles come with standard level regen as default. There is no &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; adjustment option anymore. So, why wouldn&#8217;t Tesla allow its drivers to adjust regenerative braking? The main reason is that the vehicle range is heavily affected by not being able to recuperate the energy you otherwise lost to heat, etc by pressing the brake pedal. Other automakers agree with Tesla as well. According to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://electrek.co/2018/08/08/audi-e-tron-quattro-electric-suv-range-regen-braking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audi</a>, regenerative braking can extend the range by up to 30% on average. Soon, every new electric vehicle on the market will probably remove the option to adjust regenerative braking for the sake of efficiency.
<h2>How to Adjust Regenerative Braking on Tesla Model Y/3 and Model S/X?</h2>
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If you drive a Tesla vehicle built before Q2 2022, your car&#8217;s main screen comes with an option to adjust regenerative braking. You just need to go to settings, then select the &#8216;Driving&#8217; menu from the left and change the &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; option to &#8216;Low&#8217; for partially turning off the regen.
You won&#8217;t be able to turn off this feature. There is, however, a way to heavily limit the effects of regen braking. Here&#8217;s how:
<h3>Why Does Regenerative Braking Limited on My Tesla?</h3>
If you live in a cold area or your battery is fully charged, your Tesla vehicle would warn you about the regenerative braking is being limited. That&#8217;s because the battery is unable to receive the energy from the regen system and the battery&#8217;s management system temporarily turns off the regenerative braking feature. It might take up to half an hour for your vehicle to recover from that. In order to reduce the negative effects of this limitation, you can enable an extra feature for automatically applying the brake pedals instead of regen braking. Just go to Controls &gt; Pedals &amp; Steering, then turn on the &#8216;Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited&#8217; option.
<h3>Does Regenerative Braking Work on Icy/Snowy Roads?</h3>
Not being able to turn off regenerative braking might sound dangerous on icy/snowy roads, but Tesla has a solution for this. In 2022, Tesla adjusted the traction control software of its vehicles and added a hidden snow mode. Its main function is to better handle regen braking adjustments on icy roads and snow. Take a look at the video down below for more detail.
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<h4>References</h4>
1. Tesla Model Y Owner&#8217;s Manual &#8211; https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-3DFFB071-C0F6-474D-8A45-17BE1A006365.html
2. Tesla Motors Club &#8211; https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/regenerative-braking-chnged.244377/
3. Tesla mysteriously removes regenerative braking strength option in new cars &#8211; https://electrek.co/2020/10/27/tesla-removes-regenerative-braking-strenght-option-new-cars/

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How to Turn Off Regenerative Braking on a Tesla?

Xpeng

The redesigned P7, which has a new name, stunning style, and increased performance, has been introduced by Xpeng in China. The company offers two distinct powertrains as well.
Starting with the exterior, the P7i is easily recognizable despite a few small alterations. For example, the &#8220;optimization of the rear wing and windscreen&#8221; and new headlights are two of them. While crescent silver has been &#8220;upgraded to accentuate the aesthetic qualities of pioneer exploration,&#8221; the color scheme has also been revised. Consumers will also discover a brand-new, P7i-only kaitoke green option.
The inside has a new steering wheel, updated door panels, and a redesigned center console with exposed cup holders. The vehicle provides wireless smartphone charging like those used in Tesla vehicles. Also, buyers will discover revised upholstery and upgraded more ergonomic seats. A 20-speaker music system, a 15-inch infotainment system, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster connect them.
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The most cutting-edge all-scenario driver assistance system in the market, the new P7i has XPENG&#8217;s unique XNGP architecture. It is capable of performing City NGP (Navigation Guided Pilot), enhanced Highway NGP, and LCC (Lane Centering Control) functions, as well as the first mass-produced cross-level parking assistance VPA (Valet Parking Assist). Its improved hardware platform, which consists of twin-LiDAR units and two NVIDIA DRIVE Orin-X SoCs with up to 508 TOPS of processing power (MAX &amp; WING versions) &#8211; a 17-fold increase over the previous models &#8211; supports its intelligent capabilities. The P7i has a 31-sensors with 360° perception capabilities that can perform L4 ADAS tasks in some conditions.
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<h2>Serious Competitor to Tesla Model3 with Advanced Features and Low Price</h2>
There are two available powertrains. The entry-level models have an electric motor located at the back. The engine generates 272 horsepower (203 kW/ 276 PS) and 324 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. This allows the vehicle to reach a peak speed of 124 mph/200 kmh. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 kmh/0 to 62 mph in 6.4 seconds and has a CLTC range of 702 km/436 miles.
Regarding performance, the P7i has an X-HP2.0 sophisticated thermal management system with a heat pump as part of its standard equipment. According to Xpeng, this device increases the vehicle&#8217;s cooling capacity by 88.9%. It also allows it to &#8220;easily maintain a speed of 190 kmh/118 mph for 30 minutes constantly. Thus, there is no worry about battery or engine overheating. Also, people who reside in cold areas should anticipate a 15% boost in driving range during &#8220;winter conditions.&#8221;
Moreover, XPeng notes that it is expanding its ultra-fast charging infrastructure in China swiftly. 180 of the company&#8217;s supercharging stations will get a 480kW upgrade shortly.
Prices range from $36,184/¥249,900 for the entry-level Wing Performance to $49,215/¥339,900  for the top-of-the-line model.
<a href="https://www.licarco.com/search?_=xpeng">Compare All Xpeng Vehicles Specification</a>
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Luminar this week announced a significant extension of its relationship with Mercedes-Benz. The primary objective of the deal is to allow improved autonomous driving capabilities across a wide variety of next-generation production vehicle lines. By doing so, automakers&#8217; next-generation portfolio will ramp up. In October 2022, Luminar&#8217;s Iris launched its first round of serial manufacturing. Furthermore, the company&#8217;s Mercedes-Benz program has successfully accomplished the first stage and the related milestones. A high-performing, long-range lidar sensor called Iris allows cars, trucks, and other vehicles to operate with advanced safety and autonomy.
<h2>Luminar Leads Autonomous Driving Systems in The World</h2>
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According to Luminar, following two years of close collaboration, Mercedes-Benz now expects to incorporate the next generation of Luminar&#8217;s Iris lidar and accompanying software technologies across a wide variety of its upcoming manufacturing vehicle lines by mid-decade.
The efficiency of the next-generation Iris is geared to satisfy Mercedes-needs Benz&#8217;s for a new conditionally autonomous driving system that will function at greater speeds on highways, as well as increased driver assistance systems for urban areas.
It will also facilitate design integration with a slimmer shape. The two companies and the industry are at a turning point thanks to this multibillion-dollar deal. The agreement has the potential to greatly advance both the technological potential and the safety of conditionally autonomous driving systems.
<h2>The Company Has More Than 50 Leading Partners</h2>
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A new age of auto safety and autonomy is being ushered in by the international automotive technology business Luminar. Luminar claims that over the last decade, it has developed a sophisticated hardware and software platform for its more than 50 industry partners. Their platforms allow next-generation safety and autonomous capabilities for production vehicles. Many of the largest car OEMs in the world are among them. These partners include tech partners NVIDIA and Intel&#8217;s Mobileye. The company partners with manufacturers of passenger automobiles and commercial trucks, Daimler Truck AG, and Volvo Cars. According to Luminar, lidar will be the next major development in automotive safety, just like seatbelts and airbags were decades ago.
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Luminar & Mercedes Announces Next-Gen Production Line Deal

The world&#8217;s fastest-charging mass production vehicle <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-g9-awd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng G9</a> is officially on sale today. It is also the first Chinese EV that features an 800V SiC (silicon carbide) inverter. Thanks to a highly efficient inverter, G9 will not only perform better but also charge faster than any EV out there. It can travel up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) with a 5-minute charge.
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AWD Performance version of the G9 comes with two electric motors that can produce 551 HP and 717 Nm of torque. It also carries a 98-kWh battery pack, which gives G9 a <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/ev-range-tests-explained-comparison-between-epa-ratings-wltp-nedc-and-cltc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLTC</a> range of 404 miles (650 km). The RWD model with the same pack goes even further and got a range estimate of 436 miles (702 km). There is also a smaller battery option, which offers a 78.2-kWh battery and 354 miles (570 km) of range.
Xpeng G9 is not only fast at a charging pole. It is also fast on roads, 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. Chinese company claims that G9 has the best driver-assist tech suite available to an EV. The large-size SUV is equipped with 5 LiDAR sensors, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 14 camera modules. Its self-driving unit is powered by NVIDIA&#8217;s two DRIVE Orin chips. XPILOT 4.0 is standard, but to obtain the semi-autonomous city driving feature called XNGP, customers will have to pay 28,000 yuan (~$4,000) more.
He Xiaopeng, the founder of the Xpeng, unveiled another of their products called Xpeng S4. It is the next generation DC charging station developed by the company that can reach a top charging speed of 480 kW. By the end of next year, Xpeng will install S4 ultra-fast chargers in 500 locations in China. When a G9 driver plugged his/her vehicle into an S4 charger, it will only take 15 minutes to get from 0 to 80 percent charge.
<h2>Xpeng G9 will go on sale in Europe next year</h2>
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RWD G9 with a small battery costs 309,900 CNY/or $43,963 in China. The high-end version called Xpeng G9 AWD is priced at around $56,730, which is less than any electric SUV in G9&#8217;s segment.
Xpeng confirms that G9 is based on its new X-EEA 3.0 vehicle platform, which makes it an EU-ready vehicle. Chinese firm will most likely apply for an EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval for G9 in the coming months. G9 deliveries will begin this October in China. The European expansion would start as early as the first half of next year.
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<h2>About Polestar</h2>
Polestar was founded in 2017 as a new, independent Swedish luxury EV manufacturer. Polestar, which was founded by Volvo Car AB (together with its subsidiaries, &#8220;Volvo Cars&#8221;) and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd (&#8220;Geely&#8221;), advantages from special technical and industrial efficiencies with Volvo Cars, as well as considerable efficiencies.
<h2>Production In US and China</h2>
The company has revealed the first official overt images of the Polestar 3, a dual-motor lithium-ion SUV which will go into production next fall both in the United States and China. Buyers can expect to receive their first autos early next year.
The cars will be manufactured at Volvo&#8217;s facility near Charleston, South Carolina, making it the first electric vehicle built in the United States by either Polestar or Volvo. The Volvo XC90 is now produced at that facility. When the next generation of that model goes into production in a year or so. It will be available in a battery-electric version.
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<h2>600 Kilometers Range</h2>
According to the WLTP standard, the new electric SUV will have a range of 373 miles/600 kilometers. As of yet, there are no EPA range numbers available but estimate it to be 10% to 15% lower than the WLTP figure. There are no pricing details available at this time.
The Polestar 3 will be constructed utilizing the company&#8217;s latest Scalable Product Architecture, which will integrate &#8220;automated highway piloting driven by Luminar&#8217;s best-in-class LIDAR sensor and centralized NVIDIA computing capability,&#8221; resulting in a largely autonomous driving system on some limited-access highways.
<h2>Compact SUV And  Sports Sedan  Models In Near Future</h2>
In 2023, the Polestar 4 compact SUV will be introduced, followed by the Polestar 5 sports sedan in 2024. The sports sedan is a production model of Jo Borras&#8217; Precept Concept, which was revealed last year. It&#8217;s also considering developing an electric roadster code-named 02. It intends to sell more automobiles in more than 30 nations around the world than Porsche.
The corporation could be broken off as a distinct entity later this year. It will be through a reverse merger with a special purpose acquisition company. On this occasion, it will become a publicly-traded company. When the Polestar 3 is formally unveiled at a launch ceremony in October, Polestar will begin taking orders.
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Polestar To Debut First Electric SUV In Last Quarter Of 2022

Volvo

Volvo announced plans to roll out an autonomous driving service called Ride Pilot to customers in California, United States. The autopilot feature will make its debut in a fully electric SUV which will replace the brand&#8217;s large SUV XC90. It is expected to go sale before the year ends.
Ride Pilot feature is developed by Volvo engineers in collaboration with the self-driving software developer <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.zenseact.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zenseact</a> and the LiDAR technology company Luminar. Volvo will offer this promising feature as a subscription for its customers in California sometime this year.
The autonomous tech that will be offered by the Swedish automaker will meet the requirements of industry standards for level 3 autonomous driving. The drivers who use the service won&#8217;t need to keep their hands on the steering wheel or keep their eyes on the road, confirmed by Volvo&#8217;s Chief Technology Officer Henrik Green on Wednesday at the CES 2022.
<h2>Electric XC90 coming with Ride Pilot autonomous driving</h2>
Volvo&#8217;s upcoming electric SUV that features Ride Pilot will have a sensor suite of Luminar&#8217;s Iris LiDAR solution, eight cameras, 16 ultrasonic sensors, and five radars. That vehicle is going to replace the existing ICE model called Volvo XC90. It will be a full-size SUV, unlike smaller all-electric Volvos such as <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/volvo-xc40-recharge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">XC40 Recharge</a>, and <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/volvo-c40-recharge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">C40 Recharge</a>. 
The autonomous driving service will be offered as a subscription for the yet-to-be-named electric XC90. Customers will pay monthly or annually for the autopilot feature. Volvo probably won&#8217;t offer a lump sum payment for the Ride Pilot, unlike Tesla&#8217;s $10,000 FSD (Full Self Driving) package.

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