Looks like safe (no thermal runaway) and performant sodium-ion batteries are finally on the way.
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-safer-sodium-battery-thermal-runaway.html
"The electrolyte experienced no thermal runaway, even at 300°C (572°F) or after nail-penetration tests."
Some batteries have been known to catch fire or explode at high temperatures or when under stress. This safety concern has pushed researchers to experiment with different ways to design safer batteries that can ideally still perform reliably and efficiently. Sodium-ion batteries (NIBs) are considered a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, but still face safety risks, especially at high capacities. But now, a team of researchers in China has designed a new type of electrolyte for NIBs that may eliminate these risks, allowing for stable performance across a wide temperature range.
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Trying to answer the question: Is it currently possible to buy sodium-ion batteries that are SAFE? The answer so far:
no.
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