Israel Suspends Chinese EVs Over Cybersecurity Concerns

Israel's Defense Ministry has suspended the use of Chinese-made EVs, citing concerns that they could be exploited for espionage by the Chinese communist regime.
Published: 1/20/2026, 11:59:48 PM EST

Israel's Defense Ministry has suspended the use of Chinese-made electric vehicles, citing concerns that they could be exploited for espionage by the Chinese communist regime. The Israeli military has been phasing out these vehicles since 2022, as fears over cybersecurity continue to grow.