In 2022, cars of the brand Hyundai accounted for nearly 17 percent of new private vehicles in Israel. This brand constituted the most popular one among Israeli buyers that year, followed by Kia (14.4 percent) and Toyota (13 percent). These manufacturers accounted for almost half of all new cars acquired that year. By comparison, Tesla, which specializes in the production of electric cars, had a share of 2.2 percent. The number of private cars in the country steadily grew in the past ten years and has reached over 3.4 million vehicles in 2022. A possible explanation for this growth might be the insufficient level of public transport in the country. In Israel, the public transportation does not operate during the weekend, due to religious reasons. In addition, many Israelis prefer to travel with private car since it is usually faster.
Sales of passenger cars fluctuate, but remain stable
Annual passenger car sales in the country have reached a new record high in 2021, when approximately 272,600 new cars were delivered to new owners. According to estimates, nearly 300,000 passenger cars will be sold annually by 2027. As a result, it might contribute to the already severe road congestion problem the country faces. The number of cars in operation per 1,000 people in the country has increased by about 50 cars over the past decade, from about 305 in 2013 to 355 in 2023. In an international comparison, Israel has the same number of cars in operation as some European states, such as Lithuania, and just under the number of cars in operation in Russia. The country's size and population density also play a crucial role in the congestion problem.
Share of new private cars in Israel in 2022, by brand
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