Sodium-Ion Battery Production Scales Up to Challenge Lithium Dominance in EVs

By Kaif Shaikh · Interesting Engineering · 2026-08-02

Interesting Engineering reports that major manufacturers like CATL are moving sodium-ion cells into commercial production stages. While lithium remains the standard for high-performance vehicles, sodium offers a cheaper, more abundant alternative for entry-level cars and grid sto

Interesting Engineering reports that major manufacturers like CATL are moving sodium-ion cells into commercial production stages. While lithium remains the standard for high-performance vehicles, sodium offers a cheaper, more abundant alternative for entry-level cars and grid sto