When and for which application will CATL begin delivering its first sodium-ion batteries?

CATL will begin delivering its first sodium-ion batteries in September 2025, prioritizing energy storage applications.

What is CATL's production target for sodium-ion batteries by the end of 2026, and when will overseas deliveries start?

CATL aims to achieve a shipment volume of 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of sodium-ion batteries by the end of 2026, with overseas deliveries scheduled to commence in June 2027.

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