CATL’s announced sodium-ion battery pricing of $19 per kilowatt hour represents a 65% reduction from current lithium iron phosphate costs of $55-$70/kWh, not the 90% cost decline claimed across social media channels promoting the technology. The Chinese battery manufacturer’s Nextra sodium-ion system achieves 175 Wh/kg energy density while promising 10,000+ charge cycles, positioning it within … Continue reading CATL’s $19/kWh Sodium-Ion Claims Face Reality Check in $1.82 Billion Market