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CATL Sodium-Ion Pilot
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery cell gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | CATL |
| Facility: | Sodium-Ion Pilot |
| Location: | Ningde Fujian |
| Country: | China |
| Tier level: | 3 |
| Capacity: | 5 GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | Na-ion |
| Format: | Prismatic Cells |
| Other product: | Battery |
| Status: | Pilot |
| Opened: | 2024 |
| Investment: | $0.50B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Grid storage / two-wheelers |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | HIGH |
Supply chain notes:
CATL Na-ion first-generation commercial production; no lithium dependency; grid storage and two-wheeler initial; 2025-2026 EV integration roadmap..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
Na-ion = eliminates Li supply chain for grid storage; changes BMS IC voltage window.
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EV battery cell gigafactories are large-scale industrial production facilities that include cell manufacturing, automation, and high-throughput logistics. These facilities impose significant electrical load, thermal management, and site electrification requirements, and serve as anchor nodes within regional supply chains and energy infrastructure.