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Chinese battery manufacturers are increasingly investing in sodium-ion technology to reduce reliance on lithium-ion batteries. Sodium, being abundant and easier to source, mitigates supply chain risks associated with lithium.

Leading companies like CATL and BYD are mass-producing sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage, with CATL planning to market its Naxtra batteries in collaboration with Chang'an Automobile. Sodium-ion batteries are expected to complement lithium-ion batteries due to differing characteristics.

The Chinese government aims to expand sodium-ion battery usage in energy storage from 2025 to 2027, supporting renewable energy integration. HiNa Battery Technology is also making strides in this sector with large-scale energy storage projects.