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Chinese battery manufacturing giant CATL has revealed ambitious plans to significantly expand the use and production of its sodium-ion battery technology by 2026. During a supplier conference, the company confirmed that it will integrate these batteries into a wider range of applications, including energy storage systems, vehicles, and battery swap networks. This strategic pivot is part of what CATL calls a “dual-star” approach, envisioning a future where sodium-ion and lithium-ion technologies are utilized together to meet diverse market demands.
The detailed plans were announced at the company’s supplier conference in Ningde, Fujian province, on December 28, 2025. CATL is set to scale up its sodium-ion battery deployment for use in stationary energy storage, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and battery swapping systems. This move signals the company’s confidence in the technology as a viable and complementary alternative to traditional lithium-ion chemistries for specific applications.
According to company statements, this expansion represents the beginning of a new industry trend where “sodium and lithium batteries shining brightly together” will define the market. The “dual-star” strategy suggests that instead of replacing lithium-ion technology, sodium-ion batteries will serve alongside it, offering a diversified portfolio to address different performance requirements and price points across the rapidly growing clean energy and electric vehicle sectors.