Kenya sodium ion battery pack

What is a sodium ion battery?

Sodium-ion batteries operate analogously to lithium-ion batteries, with both chemistries relying on the intercalation of ions between host structures. In addition, sodium based cell construction is almost identical with those of the commercially widespread lithium-ion battery types.

How much electricity can a sodium ion cell produce?

In 2021 CATL stated that their first generation of sodium ion cells would achieve 160Wh/kg, however, we haven’t seen a datasheet or better still an independent test. Jiangling Motors Electric Vehicle which is majority owned by Renault are planning to launch their EV3 with a Sodium Ion pack based on Farasis Energy cell.

What is the difference between lithium-ion and sodium ion batteries?

However, sodium-ion batteries are characterised by several fundamental differences with lithium-ion, bringing both advantages and disadvantages. Up until recently the view was that Sodium Ion would replace Lithium Iron Phosphate as a low cost option for grid storage, server backup power and maybe for 12V.

Is Chery the first automaker to use CATL's sodium-ion batteries?

Chery will be the first automaker to use CATL’s sodium-ion batteries . In 2021 CATL stated that their first generation of sodium ion cells would achieve 160Wh/kg, however, we haven’t seen a datasheet or better still an independent test.