World’s first 4-door convertible EV to be made in Israel [Video]

When he was a Brandeis University art major, Ari Teman built a car in his parents’ garage in Teaneck, New Jersey.

He later became a standup comic and founder of GateGuard, an intercom and AI doorman system used by hundreds of US landlords and property managers to enhance safety and catch bad actors.

During the pandemic lockdowns, Teman was running his successful business in Miami and feeling that life was short. It was time to realize his car dreams.

Now in his early 40s and living part time in Tel Aviv, Teman dipped into his pocket to found Jovari, a startup on track to produce the world’s first four-door convertible electric hypercar – in Israel. 

A hypercar is a limited-edition automobile featuring cutting-edge technology, materials, design and performance. It’s for serious car collectors at the level of Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, Teman explains.

But this one will be designed as a luxury family vehicle, not merely a collectors’ item.

Jovari buyers will collaborate on their …