CATL has finally revealed more details about its next-generation sodium-ion battery technology — and this could become one of the most important EV battery developments of the decade. In this video, we look at how CATL’s sodium batteries compare to LFP, why they could dramatically reduce EV costs, improve cold-weather performance, and what this means for BYD, Tesla, and the future of affordable electric cars worldwide. ☕ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/c/benalexxander https://buymeacoffee.com/benalexxander 📲 Follow ben Alexxander: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benalexxander Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benalexxander YouTube: www.youtube.com/@benalexxander ⚖️ Copyright Disclaimer Some footage may have been used without prior permission from the owner. Sources credited where possible. Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976 allows “fair use” for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. 📧 Contact: [email protected]
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Comparison tables would be nice instead of stock footage
Such really long battery life would be ideal for the battery swap industry, but almost overkill for regular cars. Definitely perfect for stationary use where energy density is far less important than cost.
Would be nice if companies would agree on standard sizes/configurations of battery packs so that someone can buy a car sans-battery, and have their own installed. Transfer one from their previous vehicle, upgrade it, etc.
One of the great things about this is the greater potentual for Battery Reuse. Home storage using used EV batteries is going to be a big thing, almost mainstream.
What really matters is these Na-ion energy cells is fire safety, cold useage and life
can't wait for these to get to the home battery market!
lets build massive industrial battery storage systems with these batteries and power them with solar😊
I just hope we can buy packs for old car ev conversions. 😎👍
I want an it in an electric tractor. Weight is a benefit!
This technology will revolutionize home storage. Right now, with very low panel prices, the limiting factor is not solar panels or even good weather but storage that is cheap and abundant enough to not have to rely on the grid. In markets like India sodium ion could replace gas and diesel generation, not to mention increase the availability of reliable emissions-free electricity, which in turn can increase things like access to clean water, education and improved air quality.
Even if it's not cheaper, there is hella more sodium sitting around than lithium at this point.
Won't hold my breath untill we see real world performance over time
Lfp will evolve into LMFP. +15/20% energy density, no issue in cold weather, high charging rates, same price. For city cars (A segment, maybe B entry) SiB will be the go-to chemistry, while LMFP will be the tech for everything else. Maybe solid state for some very high end cars. Regardless of which is chosen, prices are coming down further
I was watching an old Mr. Wizards from the 60's and they made a sodium battery.
I'm thinking in years to come getting an upgraded battery will be similar to doing an engine swap in an ICE vehicle. You'll get batteries made to fit popular models. So buying an EV means you can put in a new battery if needed.
A sodium home battery could enable DC fast charging at home. Even though the home battery is smaller than you car battery you could add maybe 25% to your car in a few minutes. Even though fast charging at home is not often needed, except in rare cases when it is, it could also be used for parallel charging several cars at a decent rate, great when you have guests over for a visit.
I'm still in the wait and see, yet excited mode. The first application I'm looking forward to is home power stations, for their performance in colder temperatures. That's something I can use.
I googled a few stats for you.. average car usage per year in Germany is 10.000 KM to 15.000 KM so 6 million KMs would be enough for 400 years average use before falling to 85%... .so even if HALF the amount is true, this is actually an intergenerational battery.
The other parameters to consider are maximum charge rate as well as maximum discharge rate. These are more important in cars than in stationary storage systems.
Cutting home storage costs in half makes grid power a hard sell in sunny areas.