Sodium Battery Charges in 4 Minutes — But Mass Rollout Still Years Away

Researchers have developed a new electrolyte that allows a sodium-metal laboratory cell to charge at a rate equivalent to a full charge in just four minutes. Sodium batteries could offer a cheaper, more accessible alternative to lithium-ion cells. However, the technology is not yet ready for commercial deployment and further development is needed.

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