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CATL Says Sodium-Ion Battery Reaches 175 Wh/kg, Ready For Mass Supply In 2026


Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) said its sodium-ion battery has reached an energy density of 175 Wh/kg, supporting a driving range of

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) said its sodium-ion battery has reached an energy density of 175 Wh/kg, supporting a driving range of more than 500 kilometres for electric vehicles, and will enter mass supply next year depending on customer rollout schedules. CATL estimates that sodium-ion batteries could meet over 40% of passenger vehicle demand in China, creating significant potential for commercialisation. CATL said the milestone underlined the readiness of sodium-ion batteries to support large-scale applications while offering an alternative pathway to complement lithium-ion technology in the global EV industry.

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