BEST Magazine
3 February 2026
CATL sodium‑ion batteries enter passenger EV testing phase
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
CATL’s Naxtra-branded sodium‑ion batteries have now been integrated into a Changan Oshan passenger vehicle, marking a significant step toward wider adoption of this emerging technology. The model is preparing for winter trials, according to reports from Chinese outlets CnEV post and Cailian, which cited several independent sources. Further passenger vehicles from GAC Group and Anhui…
Key Takeaways
- • CATL sodium‑ion batteries enter passenger EV testing phase.
- • CATL’s Naxtra-branded sodium‑ion batteries have now been integrated into a Changan Oshan passenger vehicle, marking a significant step toward wider adoption of this emerging technology.
