Salt-powered electric scooters are gaining popularity in China

While the electric vehicle market has seen a revolution in recent years, Chinese companies are making further progress in this process. According to the BBC, the famous Chinese company Yadea is testing electric scooters that run on sodium, which is extracted from sea salt.

Live test drives in Hangzhou

These innovative scooters are being offered to the public for testing in front of a shopping mall in Hangzhou. Special charging stations have been installed near them, and the battery can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in 15 minutes. This, of course, makes them a fast and convenient means of transportation in urban life.

Sodium - an ecological alternative to lithium

Instead of conventional lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries, the new generation of electric scooters uses sodium-ion batteries extracted from sea salt. This is not only a cheaper solution, but also an important step in reducing dependence on natural resources.

Yadea has introduced 3 different models based on this technology, the price of which is set in the range of 400 to 660 dollars. These models have already aroused wide interest.

Technological approach - covering research and production

Yadea not only produces products, but also pays great attention to the study of new energy solutions. The “Huayu New Energy Research Institute” established in Hangzhou specializes in the development of sodium-ion technology.

Also, CATL has announced that from 2025 it will begin mass production of sodium-ion batteries for heavy trucks under the “Naxtra” brand.

Ideal type of transport for the Asian market

Two-wheeled vehicles have already become popular in Asian countries. In Vietnam, Indonesia, and especially China, scooters have become an integral part of people's lives. In China, they are called "electric donkeys." The fact that 55 million scooters were sold in the country in 2023 clearly demonstrates the scale of this market.

Conclusion

Sodium-powered electric scooters could usher in a new era of electric vehicles in China. Environmentally friendly, economically viable, and technically innovative, this technology has the potential to spread not only in China, but throughout Asia and the world. Companies like Yadea are gaining attention as they strive to become leaders in this field.