Chinese power battery manufacturer Hina Battery has introduced a new sodium-ion battery solution aimed at the commercial vehicle sector. Unveiled at an event in Fuyang, Anhui province, on March 28, the “Hina Battery · Haixing” solution encompasses four distinct products tailored to various transportation needs.
The sodium-ion battery cells in this solution boast an energy density exceeding 165 Wh/kg and can achieve a full charge within 20 to 25 minutes, as stated by Hina. The company also reported that the battery maintains a cycle life of over 8,000 cycles even with continuous fast charging. Additionally, when utilizing fast chargers, the battery pack’s temperature increase remains below 10 degrees Celsius, and it maintains stable discharge performance across a temperature range of -40°C to 45°C.
Hina emphasizes that this battery solution minimizes energy loss, enhances power utilization, and provides dependable support for commercial vehicles. The four products launched are the K150, K210, K280, and K350. The K150 and K210 models are designed primarily for short-distance transportation, while the K280 and K350 cater to logistics transportation needs.
According to Li Shujun, Hina’s general manager, the sodium-ion battery solution offers higher output capabilities at significantly lower costs compared to traditional commercial vehicle batteries. Established in 2017, Hina Battery released its first sodium-ion battery the same year. Presently, their sodium-ion batteries are utilized in electric two-wheelers, electric vehicles, and energy storage power stations.
In December 2022, Hina’s gigawatt-hour (GWh) scale sodium-ion battery production line produced its first battery. Furthermore, in February 2023, Hina collaborated with Sehol, a brand owned by JAC and Volkswagen Anhui, to develop a test vehicle equipped with a sodium-ion battery based on the Sehol E10X model. By January 2024, deliveries of the Yiwei 3 compact electric vehicle, powered by sodium-ion batteries developed jointly by Hina and JAC, commenced.
This advancement in sodium-ion battery technology underscores Hina Battery’s commitment to providing cost-effective and efficient energy solutions for the growing commercial electric vehicle market. The company’s ongoing developments and partnerships signal a strong position in the evolving battery and e-mobility industry.
Source: CNEV Post
