Daily EV news · Global · 25 October 2026
Electric Vehicles
Sodium ion batteries enter EV and home storage markets without lithium or cobalt
Sodium ion batteries are beginning to reach commercial markets for electric vehicles and home energy storage, according to a TikTok video by @thegarbagequeen. The batteries contain neither lithium nor cobalt and can be made with sodium from existing industrial byproducts. Sodium ion batteries are described as more stable than lithium and use materials that are more abundant and less detrimental to human health and the environment, with prices expected to become competitive with lithium ion batteries.
Why it matters
The emergence of sodium ion batteries offers procurement teams an alternative chemistry for EV charging infrastructure and energy storage projects, potentially reducing supply chain risks tied to lithium and cobalt sourcing. The technology's competitive pricing trajectory and lower environmental impact may influence future specifications for grid scale storage supporting charging networks.