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Journalists learned from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences on the 10th that the research team led by Academician Chen Zhongwei has completed field tests of ultra-low temperature lithium batteries in Mohe, Heilongjiang Province. This marks that China’s self-developed battery technology is now capable of supporting various devices with “plug-and-play” functionality in extreme cold conditions, solving the energy supply challenge for batteries in severely cold regions.

According to Associate Professor Zhang Meng, deputy leader of the team in charge of low-temperature battery technology, the team’s independently developed ultra-low temperature battery technology and supporting AI-powered battery management system address key industry challenges—such as sharp activity decline, drastically reduced endurance, and even complete failure of traditional lithium batteries in low temperatures—through innovative designs of low-temperature resistant electrolytes, development of quasi-solid-state functional separators, and the integration of advanced AI-based battery management algorithms.

The DICP team led by Academician Chen Zhongwei completed field tests of the ultra-low temperature lithium batteries in Mohe, Heilongjiang Province. (Photo provided by the research team)

It is reported that, during the tests in an extreme cold environment of minus 34 degrees Celsius, the lithium batteries—without any external insulation measures—retained over 85% of usable capacity after being left idle for more than eight hours, and successfully powered an industrial-grade drone during long-endurance flights and multiple mission simulations.

Zhang Meng stated that this achievement is expected to resolve the long-standing issue of batteries being “afraid of the cold” in polar and subarctic regions, bringing “warm energy” to application scenarios such as forest fire prevention, power grid inspection, and emergency communications in high-cold conditions both in China and globally. The widespread adoption of this technology will strategically enhance China’s energy autonomy and the reliability of technological equipment in extreme cold environments, and also provide Chinese solutions for other regions of the world facing similar challenges.

According to the team, the ultra-low temperature battery technology and AI-based power management system can be widely applied not only in 3C electronics, but also ensure that outdoor operational devices such as logistics drones, inspection drones, and specialized robots can operate without limitations during cold seasons and in low-temperature regions.

Recently, ultra-high energy-density lithium-rich manganese solid-liquid batteries have been successfully installed in vehicles by China FAW Group’s subsidiary, China Auto New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd., marking an industry-first achievement!

The ultra-high energy-density lithium-rich manganese solid-liquid battery product, jointly developed by China Auto New Energy and the research team led by Academician Chen Jun of Nankai University, represents a significant breakthrough in China’s high-energy-density power battery sector and signifies the official entry of lithium-rich manganese solid-liquid battery technology into the commercialization stage.

The battery cell boasts an energy density of 5003 Wh/kg, more than double that of mainstream lithium iron phosphate batteries. The battery pack capacity has increased by 67% year-on-year, reaching a total capacity of 142 kWh. When installed in vehicles, this enables a driving range exceeding 1,000 km.

The battery employs a self-developed ultra-wetting in-situ cured composite electrolyte technology, combining the high safety of solid-state batteries with the high ionic conductivity of liquid batteries. This effectively addresses the challenge of high interfacial impedance commonly found in traditional solid-state batteries.

With ultra-high specific capacity and energy density, its theoretical specific capacity can reach 400–450 mAh/g, far surpassing that of traditional ternary materials. The innovative “Thermal-Electrical-Mechanical-Gas-Fire” five-dimensional protection technology ensures no thermal propagation in the battery system, significantly enhancing safety.

It is reported that lithium-rich manganese solid-liquid batteries fall under the category of semi-solid-state batteries, serving as a transitional technology from liquid lithium batteries to all-solid-state lithium batteries. By maintaining the high ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes while incorporating solid electrolytes, they enhance interfacial stability and safety.

Plans are in place to commence pilot operations in 2026 to validate the battery’s reliability and durability in real-world usage environments. Continuous optimization of battery materials and structures will be pursued, with the goal of achieving a system energy density exceeding 340 Wh/kg, a battery pack capacity surpassing 200 kWh, and a driving range of 1,600 km.

On February 6, the first technical committee meeting of 2026 for the National Engineering Research Center for Lithium-Ion Power Batteries (hereinafter referred to as the “National Engineering Center”) was held at the headquarters of China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “China Automotive New Energy”). Nearly 20 industry experts attended the meeting, including Chen Jun, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Executive Vice President of Nankai University, and Director of the Technical Committee of the National Engineering Research Center for Lithium-Ion Power Batteries; Lu Tianjun, Party Secretary and General Manager of China Automotive New Energy; Qin Xingcai, Vice Chairman of the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance; Huang Yunhui, Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Professor. The meeting was co-chaired by Chen Jun and Lu Tianjun.

During the meeting, Chen Jun, Lu Tianjun, Qin Xingcai, and Huang Yunhui jointly unveiled the plaque for the new site of the National Engineering Research Center for Lithium-Ion Power Batteries. The National Engineering Center showcased multiple collaborative innovation achievements. Among them, Academician Chen Jun and General Manager Lu Tianjun jointly unveiled and launched an ultra-high specific energy solid-liquid battery system product. Developed jointly by the research team led by Academician Chen Jun of Nankai University and the R&D Technology Center of China Automotive New Energy, the product features an energy density exceeding 500 Wh/kg for its cells, a 67% increase in battery pack capacity compared to similar products, and a vehicle range of over 1,000 km after installation.

Yan Zhenhua, a core member of the joint team and a professor at Nankai University, stated that the product adopts independently developed innovative materials and key technologies. The cathode specific capacity exceeds 300 mAh/g, and the cell energy density surpasses 500 Wh/kg, which is more than twice that of high-performance lithium iron phosphate batteries. The product utilizes a super-wettable in-situ solidified composite electrolyte technology, offering advantages such as high ionic conductivity, super-wettability, a wide electrochemical window, strong interfacial affinity, flame retardancy, and low cost. It also employs an in-situ lithium anode generation technology, addressing the issues of high cost and safety risks associated with using metallic lithium strips. This not only reduces production costs and simplifies manufacturing processes but also achieves significant breakthroughs in battery cycle life and safety.

Li Xue, another core member of the joint team from China Automotive New Energy, noted that the newly launched battery product features a system energy density of 288 Wh/kg and a pack capacity of 142 kWh, enabling a vehicle range of over 1,000 km after installation. Moreover, the product is still undergoing iterative upgrades and is expected to achieve a system energy density exceeding 340 Wh/kg, a pack capacity of over 200 kWh, and a range of more than 1,600 km. Additionally, the product innovatively incorporates a five-dimensional protection technology covering “thermal, electrical, mechanical, gas, and fire” aspects, achieving zero thermal propagation in the battery system. Combined with a cloud-vehicle coordinated battery management technology, the product is planned to commence demonstration operations in 2026.

Chen Jun emphasized that the National Engineering Center is a vital component of the national science and technology development plan, tasked with implementing major national strategies and leading technological advancements in the industry. It should further enhance its role in bridging fundamental research and industrial applications, overcoming “bottleneck” technologies, and addressing challenges in the transformation of research achievements, thereby serving as an engine for cultivating new productive forces. At the same time, while leveraging its leading and aggregating role within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the National Engineering Center should also extend its influence nationwide and globally, fostering a collaborative innovation ecosystem involving industry, academia, and research. This will further advance battery technology innovation and industrialization, promote the high-quality development of the new energy industry, and contribute to economic and social development as well as industry progress.

In recent years, lead-acid batteries have faced widespread criticism due to their short lifespan and frequent replacement needs, forcing many electric vehicle users to spend hundreds of yuan every year or two on new batteries. Against this backdrop, BYD has applied its “Blade Battery” technology to the two-wheeled electric vehicle sector, launching a lithium battery product specifically designed for electric bicycles. This battery not only starts at a low price of 169 yuan but also boasts a claimed lifespan of up to 10 years, along with a 5-year warranty service. However, despite its notable performance advantages, the battery remains rarely seen in the market, sparking extensive discussions.

The core competitiveness of BYD’s lithium battery lies in its safety. Addressing public concerns about the flammability and explosiveness of lithium batteries, the product directly adopts automotive-grade safety standards, having passed 424 extreme condition tests, including nail penetration, crushing, and immersion. The company even promises that the battery can function normally when submerged in water up to one meter deep—a performance far surpassing that of ordinary lithium batteries produced by small manufacturers, offering consumers stronger safety guarantees.

Despite its impressive technical specifications, the widespread adoption of BYD’s lithium battery faces multiple obstacles. The primary issue is the high initial replacement cost. With a starting price of 1,169 yuan, the cost is not user-friendly for the average consumer. Many vehicle owners, after consulting repair shops, believe that the expense of replacing the battery is comparable to purchasing a new electric vehicle, leading them to opt for buying a new vehicle rather than upgrading the battery.

Compatibility challenges represent another significant barrier. Most electric vehicles currently on the market are designed with lead-acid batteries as the standard. Replacing these with lithium batteries not only involves the battery itself but also requires simultaneous upgrades to controllers, dashboards, and other supporting components. This process is not only costly but may also face penalties from traffic police for illegal modifications, discouraging the majority of users.

The lack of a brand collaboration ecosystem also hampers the promotion of BYD’s lithium battery. Mainstream electric vehicle brands like Yadea and Aima have established stable supply chain systems. When users need to replace their batteries, authorized stores typically recommend products from partnered manufacturers. As BYD has yet to secure widespread collaborations with these brands, its lithium battery product struggles to enter the original equipment configuration lists, leaving consumers with little to no exposure to this option during the purchasing process.

BYD’s entry into the two-wheeled electric vehicle battery market has brought technological innovation. However, transitioning from a “technological highlight” to a “mainstream choice” still requires overcoming multiple barriers related to pricing, compatibility, and channel partnerships. This process not only demands strategic adjustments from the company but also relies on the gradual deepening of consumer awareness regarding new technologies.

On February 5, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Changan Automobile”) jointly held the “Changan Automobile Tianshu Intelligent New Safety Achievements Release and Sodium Battery Strategy Global Launch Event” with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (hereinafter referred to as “CATL”) in Yakeshi. Changan Automobile officially unveiled its global sodium battery strategy, and the world’s first sodium battery-powered mass-produced passenger vehicle made its debut. In the future, multiple brands under Changan Automobile, including Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan, and Gravity, will be equipped with CATL’s sodium-based batteries.

Currently, the world’s first sodium battery-powered mass-produced passenger vehicle has completed winter calibration in Yakeshi, with its range, low-temperature performance, safety, and discharge performance meeting usage requirements.

As a new type of battery, sodium batteries serve as an important complement to lithium batteries. Zhang Xiaorong, President of DeepTech Research Institute, told Securities Daily: “The launch of the first sodium battery-powered mass-produced vehicle marks a breakthrough for electric vehicles in overcoming high-cold climate limitations. The new energy industry is collaborating to promote technological diversification, which is of great significance for enhancing the all-weather adaptability of new energy vehicles.”

It was learned from the launch event that the Changan Automobile models equipped with CATL’s sodium-based batteries exhibited a discharge power nearly three times higher than that of conventional lithium iron phosphate models with the same battery capacity under -30°C conditions. At -40°C, the capacity retention rate exceeded 90%, and even at the extreme temperature of -50°C, stable discharge was maintained.

Test data show that CATL’s sodium batteries, combined with its third-generation CTP system integration technology, can achieve a pure electric range of over 400 km, with the highest energy density of the battery cells reaching 175 Wh/kg, placing it at the leading level in the industry. CATL believes that with the rapid development of the sodium battery industry chain, the pure electric range could be upgraded to 500 km or even 600 km, and the range for extended-range hybrid vehicles could exceed 300 km or even 400 km, covering over 50% of the range requirements in the new energy vehicle market.

It is worth mentioning that CATL initiated research and development of sodium-ion battery technology as early as 2016, with cumulative investments nearing 10 billion yuan by 2025. Its sodium-ion batteries also demonstrate excellent safety performance, passing extreme safety tests such as multi-surface crushing, electric drill penetration, and complete sawing while fully charged.

As a leading automaker fully embracing sodium batteries, Changan Automobile boasts over 40 years of profound automotive manufacturing experience. In 2025, Changan Automobile’s new energy vehicle sales exceeded 1.1 million units. With its multi-brand portfolio ranging from premium to mass-market brands and from passenger to commercial vehicles, Changan Automobile is expected to provide a million-unit market foundation for the large-scale application of sodium batteries in the future.

A representative of Changan Automobile told Securities Daily: “With the deepening of the strategic cooperation between the two companies, we will be the first to equip CATL’s sodium batteries in multiple new models across our brands, aiming to become the first leading automaker to fully adopt sodium batteries. This initiative seeks to share the benefits of the new energy era with users through technological democratization.”

The current wave of electrification in the new energy industry is dominated by lithium batteries. However, with breakthroughs in sodium battery technology, industry insiders believe that sodium batteries, leveraging their unique resource advantages and rapid technological advancements, will form a “lithium-sodium complementary” ecosystem alongside lithium batteries. Together, they will build a diversified energy supply structure, opening up new pathways for the sustainable development of the new energy industry.

It is reported that in 2026, CATL will apply sodium batteries on a large scale in areas such as battery swapping, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage, fostering a new development trend of “lithium-sodium synergy.”

According to data from ICC Xinluo, China’s sodium-ion battery production reached 3.45 GWh in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 96%. In 2025, China’s total sodium battery cathode output amounted to 11,000 tons, a 101% increase year-on-year. It is expected that the operational capacity for sodium battery cathodes will exceed 120,000 tons in 2026. This trend will support the explosive growth of downstream sodium battery applications, with capacity utilization rates expected to rise significantly.

Zhang Xiaorong stated that the coordinated development of lithium and sodium batteries is a more practical path aligned with the development of the new energy industry. “Lithium batteries focus on high-end, long-range applications, while sodium batteries target medium-to-short-range travel and extreme environments. Their complementarity can enhance the resilience of the industry chain, reduce resource risks, and accelerate the adoption of battery swapping and electrification in lower-tier markets.”

“Sodium reserves worldwide far exceed those of lithium, which means sodium batteries will be less costly than lithium batteries,” said Zhang Xiang, Secretary-General of the International Association of Intelligent Transportation Technology. “In addition to their cost advantage, sodium batteries also exhibit excellent low-temperature performance and a broad applicable temperature range. However, whether sodium batteries can achieve large-scale application in the future remains to be tested over time.”