BEST Magazine
19 February 2026
Changan and CATL reveal first sodium‑ion EV for 2026
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Changan Automobile has announced what it calls the world’s first mass‑production passenger car powered by sodium‑ion batteries, developed with long‑term partner CATL. This follows on from the winter trials as reported in bestmag. The model was unveiled at the ‘CHANGAN SDA Intelligence Milestone Release & Sodium‑Ion Battery Global Strategy Launch’ and is due on the…
Key Takeaways
- • Changan and CATL reveal first sodium‑ion EV for 2026.
