When will CATL's second-generation sodium battery be released?

On November 18, CATL announced its second-generation sodium battery. Addressing the World Young Scientists Summit, chief scientist Wu Kai said the new battery will be launched next year – four years after the release of CATL’s first sodium-ion battery in 2021.

Are lower-cost sodium-ion batteries finally having their moment?

Lower-cost sodium-ion batteries are finally having their moment « Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers! Illustration of the various electrode structures in sodium-ion batteries from Chemical Society Reviews via Wikipedia As the world moves toward heavier reliance on stored energy, we need better batteries.

Is CATL developing a new industry chain for sodium ion batteries?

CATL told pv magazine late in 2023 that it has developed a basic industry chain for sodium ion batteries and established mass production. Production scale and shipments will depend on customer project implementation, said CATL, adding that more needs to be done for the large scale commercial rollout of sodium ion.

Are sodium-ion batteries ready for commercialization?

Sodium-ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization with Chinese cleantech juggernauts actively working on their products.

How long does a sodium ion battery last?

While a sodium ion device life of 100 to 1,000 cycles is lower than LFP, Indian developer KPIT has reported a lifespan with 80% capacity retention for 6,000 cycles – dependent on cell chemistry – comparable to lithium ion devices. “There is still no single winning chemistry within sodium ion batteries,” said IDTechEx’s Siddiqi.

Will Chery be the first to use sodium ion batteries?

In 2023, CATL said Chinese automaker Chery would be the first to use its sodium ion batteries. CATL told pv magazine late in 2023 that it has developed a basic industry chain for sodium ion batteries and established mass production.