CATL Makes Big Announcement on Sodium Batteries for 2026
CATL intends to sell sodium-ion batteries into all sorts of industry segments — passenger EVs, commercial EVs, and stationary energy storage systems.
CATL intends to sell sodium-ion batteries into all sorts of industry segments — passenger EVs, commercial EVs, and stationary energy storage systems.
Discover how sodium-ion batteries offer a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to lithium-ion, paving the way for efficient renewable energy storage.
The initiative was part of DOE''s Energy Storage Grand Challenged, a comprehensive, crosscutting program to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of next
CATL''s Naxtra sodium-ion batteries hit 175 Wh/kg, work at -40°C, cut costs 30–50%, and challenge lithium dominance by 2026.
A sodium-ion battery is a rechargeable energy storage device that uses sodium ions (Na⁺) to transfer charge between electrodes. Structurally, it closely resembles a lithium-ion battery,
They include an expansion in applications to include energy storage, plus use in battery swap systems, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles. CATL said this
The first sodium-ion BESS for grid-level electricity storage has become operational in the US with unique passive cooling system and
CATL plans large-scale sodium-ion battery deployment in 2026 for swap systems, EVs, and energy storage. Its Naxtra cells offer up to 175 Wh/kg energy density, –40 °C
These range from high-temperature air electrodes to new layered oxides, polyanion-based materials, carbons and other insertion materials for sodium-ion batteries, many of which
Recent research on important advances and developments in transition from Li+ to Na+ batteries as energy storage system are presented.
The future of sodium-ion batteries holds immense potential as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional lithium-ion
The first sodium-ion BESS for grid-level electricity storage has become operational in the US with unique passive cooling system and longer lifespan. The cheaper and safer
The widespread availability of sodium resources can potentially lead to more stable and lower-cost battery production, making SIBs an attractive option for large-scale energy
Applications of SIBs in energy storage systems, electric mobility, and backup power are also discussed, emphasizing their potential for widespread adoption. Literature results
The EV battery giant said its sodium-ion batteries will be used for battery swapping, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage. CATL Choco-Swap
Sodium-ion batteries are rapidly gaining traction as a sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective solution for stationary energy storage.
Utilizing soda ash as the main source of sodium offers distinct benefits for sodium-ion batteries, particularly in applications involving plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and grid
Much of the attraction to sodium (Na) batteries as candidates for large-scale energy storage stems from the fact that as the sixth most abundant element in the Earth''s crust and the fourth
Explore the revolutionary impact of sodium-ion batteries on energy storage. Learn about advantages, applications, challenges, and the companies
Sodium-ion batteries (NaIBs) were initially developed at roughly the same time as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in the 1980s; however, the limitations of charge/discharge rate, cyclability,
The study''s findings are promising for advancing sodium-ion battery technology, which is considered a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries,
Energy storage beyond lithium ion explores solid-state, sodium-ion, and flow batteries, shaping next-gen energy storage for EVs, grids, and future power systems.
On December 31, 2025, Sodium Technology announced that its large-format (above 25 Ah) all-solid-state sodium-ion battery cell achieved an energy density of 348.5 Wh/kg,
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