Overview
- The Changan Nevo A06, also known as Qiyuan A06, debuted with CATL’s 45 kWh Naxtra sodium‑ion pack delivering about 400 km CLTC range at an energy density of roughly 175 Wh/kg.
- Company tests reported charging at around −30°C and retaining about 90% usable capacity at −40°C, and abuse trials under full charge showed no fire, smoke, explosion or thermal runaway.
- Changan said it will integrate CATL’s sodium‑ion batteries across Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan/Nevo and Uni after winter trials in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia.
- The automaker launched a 2026 Global Testing Season covering Southeast Asia, the European Alps, Eurasia and Mexico, with an Avatr 12 trial in Antarctica proposed within 18 months.
- CATL characterized 2026 as a turning point for sodium‑ion shipments after reporting about 9 GWh in 2025, while independent real‑world validation remains pending.