DEFORD releases their sodium-ion start-stop battery POC program

As a pioneer in the application of sodium-ion batteries, DEFORD New Power Co., Ltd. officially released its first-generation sodium-ion start-stop battery proof-of-concept program on March 28. According to this POC program, DEFORD will invite some customers to conduct POC tests on their innovative sodium-ion start-stop batteries starting in April, and will ensure that the invited customers receive the test batteries before May 31. The POC plan will last for 9 months and the official report will be completed by the end of Q1 of 2026.

Lead acid battery has been dominated the vehicle start battery market for more than one century. Lithium-ion battery is not good at cold-starting the engine and therefore cannot meet the requirements of starting batteries. Sodium-ion battery has excellent low-temperature discharge performance and can still meet the 10C discharge requirements even at -28 degrees Celsius. In terms of CCA performance, sodium-ion battery is even more advantageous than lead acid battery. 

Sodium-ion start-stop battery is a dual-purpose battery with excellent performance. It can be used as a starting battery or a deep cycle battery. Its excellent temperature adaptability and up to 2,000 cycle life make it have significant performance and cost advantages over traditional lead-acid start-stop batteries. 

DEFORD has conducted a lot of tests on sodium-ion batteries since 2023 and has been looking for the best application scenario for sodium-ion batteries. We successfully launched our sodium-ion marine dual-purpose batteries in Q3, 2024 and received great attention from many customers. The working condition of sodium-ion start-stop batteries for vehicles is more severe than marine. "We have accumulated a lot of test data. Through these test data, we know how to improve our battery design, especially the BMS algorithm, which can ensure that our sodium-ion start-stop batteries are high reliable and long life." Mr. Leung, the general manager of DEFORD explained.

Through this POC program, our potential customers can fully understand the performance advantages of sodium-ion start-stop batteries and lay a solid foundation for the market launch of this product in 2026. "Although some customers hope to purchase sodium-ion start-stop batteries from us in bulk in 2025, I expect the market launch time of this product will be Q2, 2026." Mr. Leung, the general manager of DEFORD commented. 

About DEFORD New Power Co., Ltd. 

 

DEFORD New Power Co., Ltd. is committed to design and manufacture advanced, safe, and reliable battery systems for marine. We are veterans of battery industry, and our core team has nearly 20 years battery expertise.

 

Thanks to our deep understanding to battery technology, battery management system (BMS), and expertise on mechanics and thermodynamics. With the assistance of our advanced manufacturing facilities and cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES). We do have the ability to guarantee the high quality, safety and reliability of your battery systems.  

 

For any inquiries about sodium-ion start-stop battery, please contact us by info@deford.com.cn.