Will we soon see sodium-ion batteries on electric bikes?: What Electric Mobility Buyers Should Watch

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Original title: Will we soon see sodium-ion batteries on electric bikes?
Original source: electrek.co
Original published time: 2026-07-20
Source accessed: 2026-07-21
Source URL: https://electrek.co/2026/07/20/will-we-soon-see-sodium-ion-batteries-on-electric-bikes/

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For the last couple of years, sodium-ion batteries have been one of the most talked-about “next big things” in the battery world. They promise lower costs, improved safety, and reduced dependence on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Naturally, that has led many riders to wonder whether the next generation of electric bicycles could ditch lithium altogether.