BEST Magazine 19 May 2026

CATL plans 40GWh sodium-ion battery expansion after record order

CATL plans 40GWh sodium-ion battery expansion after record order

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Chinese battery giant CATL is planning a major expansion of its sodium-ion battery manufacturing capacity, adding 40GWh of annual production at its Fuding Shidai site in Fujian province, China. According to documents filed with environmental authorities in Ningde, the project will involve investment of around 5 billion yuan ($735 million) and will be carried out…

Key Takeaways

  • CATL plans 40GWh sodium-ion battery expansion after record order.
  • According to documents filed with environmental authorities in Ningde, the project will involve investment of around 5 billion yuan ($735 million) and will be carried out…

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