CATL Sodium-Ion Batteries in Passenger Vehicles in July! - CleanTechnica

CATL is set to introduce its sodium-ion batteries into mass-market passenger vehicles starting in Q2 2025, beginning with the GAC Aion model. This marks a significant milestone following earlier announcements about the deployment of CATL’s Naxtra sodium-ion technology across various applications, including passenger vehicles, construction machinery, and energy storage. The company also unveiled a new battery system called Tectrans designed for commercial vehicles, alongside a 45 kWh sodium-ion battery pack tailored for light commercial vehicles. This pack boasts impressive cold-weather performance, capable of charging at temperatures as low as -30°C and retaining 90% capacity at -40°C, with versions available for both vehicle integration and battery swapping. CATL’s sodium-ion batteries are currently in their third generation, featuring multiple variants that support high-speed charging in extreme temperatures (from -15°C to 45°C) and large capacity packs, including a 253 kWh version that can deliver up to 800 km of range. The