Chinese battery that could offer alternative to lithium cells passes key test (opens original article in a new tab)

A Chinese sodium-ion battery model has passed a key performance test, showing potential as a cheaper alternative to lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, though it has lower energy density and some technical challenges remain.

• Chinese sodium-ion battery passes key performance test
• Sodium-ion batteries could offer cheaper alternative to lithium-ion for EVs and storage
• Study shows sodium-ion performance comparable to lithium-ion but with lower energy density