Overview
- Changan announced a Nevo A06 variant using CATL’s Naxtra sodium‑ion cells as a series‑production passenger car, with initial sales in China targeted for mid‑2026 and actual volumes not disclosed.
- The battery is a 45 kWh pack claimed to deliver over 400 km on China’s CLTC test, roughly 328 km on a WLTP basis.
- CATL specifies about 175 Wh/kg cell energy density and a cell‑to‑pack design that removes modules to improve pack efficiency.
- Manufacturer winter tests report nearly triple discharge performance versus comparable LFP at −30 °C, retention of over 90% capacity at −40 °C, and usability down to −50 °C.
- CATL cites production costs about 30% below LFP, fast charging up to 5C and a life exceeding 10,000 cycles, while independent real‑world validation and a broader rollout plan targeting longer CLTC ranges are still to be proven.