CATL Unveils Revolutionary Battery Technologies: Naxtra and Freevoy Dual-Power Systems

2025-05-15 | Calvin

April 21, 2025 - Revolutionary battery technologies redefine performance standards

Introducing Three Groundbreaking Battery Innovations

At its inaugural Super Tech Day, CATL unveiled three transformative battery products that push the boundaries of energy storage technology:

• Freevoy Dual-Power Battery - A cross-chemistry system with unparalleled flexibility
• Naxtra - The world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery
• Second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery - Setting new global standards with 12C peak charging

These innovations mark the beginning of the "Multi-Power Era" in energy storage solutions.

Naxtra Battery: Redefining Performance Standards

CATL's Naxtra represents a quantum leap in battery technology, achieving the first mass production of sodium-ion batteries with exceptional performance:

Key Advantages:

• Extreme Temperature Performance: Operates flawlessly from -40°C to +70°C
• Industry-leading Density: 175Wh/kg - the highest among sodium-ion batteries worldwide
• Extended Range: 500km range with over 10,000 cycles
• Intrinsic Safety: Material-level safety eliminates combustion risks

Naxtra Product Line:

Naxtra Passenger EV Battery

Maintains 90% power at -40°C, with no significant degradation even at 10% SOC in extreme cold

24V Heavy-Duty Truck Integrated Start-Stop Battery

8+ year lifespan with 61% lower lifecycle costs than lead-acid batteries. Features one-click starting at -40°C and can start after a year of inactivity.

Freevoy Dual-Power Battery: The Future of Energy Flexibility

CATL's revolutionary dual-power architecture combines multiple technologies to deliver unprecedented performance:

Core Technologies:

• Dual-Power Architecture: Five dual functions for continuous, stable power
• Self-Forming Anode Technology: 60% increase in volumetric energy density
• Dual-Electric Range Extension: Intelligent energy allocation based on driving needs

Available Configurations:

Solution	Features	Benefits
Sodium-LFP Dual-Power	Combines Naxtra with LFP self-forming anode	Exceptional cold weather performance + extended range
LFP-LFP Dual-Power	Shenxing Superfast + LFP self-forming anode	1,000km range with ultra-low 0.1 yuan/km cost
NCM-LFP/NCM-NCM Dual-Power	12C peak charging with 1MW+ power	1,500km+ range breakthrough

Second-Generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery

Building on its 2023 breakthrough, CATL sets new global records:

• World's first LFP battery with 800km range AND 12C peak charging
• 1.3MW peak charging power (2.5km range per second)
• 15-minute charge (5-80%) at -10°C - 100% faster than industry standards
• Consistent 830kW output even in low-charge states

About CATL's Multi-Power Vision: These innovations represent more than technical achievements - they mark the transition from parameter-driven to demand-driven energy solutions. CATL's technologies will extend beyond passenger vehicles to revolutionize buses, trucks, aircraft, ships, and industrial applications while accelerating the development of solid-state batteries and other advanced technologies.