CATL announced its sodium-ion battery achieves 175 Wh/kg and 500 km range, with certified safety and 2026 mass supply.

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energy density of 175 Wh/kg

CATL explained that sodium-ion batteries have slightly lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries but provide distinct advantages in low-temperature performance, carbon footprint, and safety.

  • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
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    16 hours ago

    The energy density isn’t bad. A lead acid battery has 80Wh/L, and a sodium ion battery is 250Wh/L. Now high-end lithium ion batteries can reach 600Wh/L.