Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Chinese automaker BAIC develops sodium-ion batteries with 500km range, fast charging, and fire resistance, potentially enabling future EV use in Australia via Hyundai joint venture.

flag Sodium-ion batteries are advancing as a cost-effective, safe alternative to lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, offering a 500km range, fast charging—up to full charge in 11 minutes—and resilience in extreme temperatures. flag Chinese automaker BAIC claims its latest sodium-ion cells can absorb 200% of their capacity without fire or explosion, matching LFP battery performance. flag While BAIC has not announced mass production or vehicle integration timelines, its joint venture with Hyundai, which produced the Hyundai Elexio, may enable future availability in Australia.

5 Articles