CATL Says Sodium Batteries Are Mainstream-Ready, Signs Massive 60 GWh Deal

28 Apr 2026 | Abstracted from Electrek

CATL's three‑year agreement with HyperStrong is the largest sodium‑ion battery order ever, equal to half of CATL's 2025 storage output. The company says it has solved mass‑production challenges, enabling large‑scale delivery. Sodium‑ion cells offer ~160 Wh/kg, 97% efficiency, 15,000+ cycles, and wide –40°C to 70°C operation, making them ideal for grid‑scale storage.

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