Chinese power battery manufacturer Eve Energy has started construction on a new sodium-ion battery business headquarters and an AI robotics center at its Huizhou, Guangdong campus. Groundbreaking took place on December 22 in District D of the company’s headquarters, with the combined project representing an investment of roughly RMB 1 billion (about $140 million).
The development covers approximately 90,000 square meters of floor space, accommodating research and development, pilot production, and large-scale manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce up to 2 GWh of sodium-ion cells annually. Eve Energy has also announced plans to develop self-degradable and non-combustible versions of these batteries, aiming to enhance safety and environmental performance.
Adjacent to the battery complex, the project will include a 50,000-square-meter Jinyuan Robotics AI Center. This unit will support the full lifecycle of robotics innovation, from initial R&D through to mass production, enabling greater automation and advanced manufacturing capabilities within the battery business.
Upon completion, the combined campus is positioned to become one of China’s leading industrial bases for sodium-ion battery commercialization and the integration of AI-driven robotics in production processes, according to Eve Energy.
Eve Energy ranks among China’s top battery suppliers. In November, it achieved 3.59 GWh in battery installations domestically, securing a 3.84 percent market share and placing fifth in China, based on data from the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance. In the global electric vehicle battery market from January through October, the company held a 2.6 percent share, ranking ninth worldwide, according to SNE Research.
Sodium-ion batteries have attracted growing interest for their use of abundant raw materials and improved performance at low temperatures. Earlier this year, China’s largest battery maker introduced its second-generation sodium-ion cells, and it has also begun deploying humanoid robots in factory settings. In one recent initiative, humanoid robots were integrated into a battery pack production line, conducting testing procedures with efficiency comparable to skilled human operators.
Source: CNEV Post
