Zhejiang Xupai Power, HELLA (Nanjing) Ink Strategic Pact for Sodium-Ion Battery Collaboration

Published: Apr 21, 2026 16:49

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On April 13, Zhejiang Xupai Power and HELLA (Nanjing) Electronics signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will engage in in-depth cooperation in sodium-ion batteries, automotive electronics, and global market expansion, focusing on the R&D, adaptation, validation, and promotion of sodium-ion automotive starter batteries.

Xupai Power specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of sodium-ion automotive starter batteries, with products featuring advantages such as excellent high- and low-temperature performance, safety and reliability, and resource friendliness. HELLA (Nanjing) is a subsidiary of Germany's HELLA Group, possessing world-leading automotive electronics and energy management technologies. The two parties will leverage their respective strengths in manufacturing, distribution channels, and technology to promote the deployment of sodium-ion starter batteries across multiple car models and facilitate the green upgrade of automotive starting systems.

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