BEST Magazine
10 February 2026
BYD advances sodium-ion and solid-state tech
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Chinese manufacturer BYD is strengthening its position in next‑generation battery development, reporting notable progress in both sodium‑ion and sulphide‑based solid‑state technologies. While widely recognised in Europe for its electric vehicles, the Shenzhen‑based company is also the world’s second‑largest battery producer after CATL. According to SNE Research, the firm reached an annual output of 194.8GWh last…
Key Takeaways
- • BYD advances sodium-ion and solid-state tech.
