Israel’s Ministry of Transportation has officially approved the commercial import of Tesla vehicles. According to the ministry’s announcement: The Ministry of Transportation has granted electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla a direct importer s license that allows the regular import of Tesla models, after meeting all the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation, including the establishment of a service center that includes equipment, instruments, and personnel trained to maintain imported Tesla models.”
The decision means that the U.S. auto manufacturer can import an unlimited number of cars instead of the 20 it was permitted under a temporary license. Unlike other car manufacturers that operate in Israel through local importers, Tesla decided to set up its own operation in the country.