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Jeff Parsons

The world’s first sodium-ion battery EV is here — here's how it could change everything

Changan Nevo A06 electric car.

Chinese carmaker Changan Automotive is set to offer the world's first, mass-produced passenger EV equipped with a sodium-ion battery. According to the company, the upcoming Changan Nevo A06 will have a capacity of 45KWh and a range of over 400km (250 miles) but will ditch traditional lithium for CATL's new Naxtra sodium-ion battery pack.

At -40°C (-40°F) the battery pack was able to retain more than 90% of its original capacity.

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