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CATL Unveils First Sodium-Ion Batteries for EVs in China

2/5/2026

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Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has launched the world's first sodium-ion batteries for passenger cars in China.
The Naxtra battery will be tested in Changan Automobile Group EVs in Inner Mongolia to boost competitiveness amid fluctuating battery prices.
Changan Automobile Group plans to implement these batteries across its entire brand portfolio, including Avatr and Qiyuan models.
Changan Automobile Group will test its Avatr 12 model in Antarctica within 18 months, marking a milestone for EVs in extreme conditions.

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Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has launched the world's first sodium-ion batteries for passenger cars in China.
The Naxtra battery will be tested in Changan Automobile Group EVs in Inner Mongolia to boost competitiveness amid fluctuating battery prices.
Changan Automobile Group plans to implement these batteries across its entire brand portfolio, including Avatr and Qiyuan models.
Changan Automobile Group will test its Avatr 12 model in Antarctica within 18 months, marking a milestone for EVs in extreme conditions.