- The technology is a high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of rapid charging.
- It is being conceived as an cheaper and potentially more feasible source of energy than Lithium-Ion batteries.
- Sodium Ion Battery vs Lithium-Ion Battery
| Specifications | Sodium Ion Battery | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Occurrence | Sodium is 500-1000 times more abundant than lithium. | Lithium availability is limited to few countries. |
| Charging time | Charges faster | Slow charging rate |
| Safety | Safer, as they do not explode or catch fire easily | Less safe, prone to catching fire or exploding |
| Operation and use | Higher operating temperature range and thus can be used in more extreme temperatures | Lower operating temperature range and can cause fire if operated in higher temperatures. |
| Applicability | Can be used in small as well as large-scale energy storage applications | Suitable for portable devices and electric vehicles. |
- Limitations of Sodium Ion Battery
- Shorter lifespan as compared to Lithium-ion batteries
- Infant technology and lack of a well-established supply chain
- Limitations of flexibility into various shapes (e.g. prism, cylinder)
- Cycle life of 5,000 times, significantly lower than the cycle life of commercial lithium iron phosphate batteries, which is 8,000-10,000 times.
