Overview
Aeson Power, an Australian pioneer in next‑generation battery technology, issued a press release on 9 September 2026 from Frankfurt, Germany, announcing its participation in Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The company used the event to showcase a full automotive battery portfolio centred on sodium‑ion chemistry.
Product Portfolio
The showcased solutions comprised sodium‑ion starter batteries, start‑stop batteries and auxiliary batteries designed for electric and commercial vehicles. Aeson Power highlighted that its starter and start‑stop batteries deliver instant cranking power, rapid charging and strong cold‑cranking performance while maintaining a lightweight design. The batteries are claimed to operate across a wide temperature range and to provide a service life that exceeds three times that of conventional lead‑acid batteries in start‑stop applications. The auxiliary battery solutions are positioned to supply low‑voltage auxiliary and backup power for vehicle systems when the main engine is not operating.
Market Deployment
Aeson Power stated that its sodium‑ion starter and start‑stop batteries have already achieved scaled delivery, with over 100,000 units deployed on the road and sales spanning more than 30 countries. This deployment underpins the company’s positioning of sodium‑ion technology as an ideal replacement for lead‑acid batteries in the aftermarket.
OEM Partnership and Expansion
Building on its aftermarket track record, Aeson Power announced a collaboration with Xupai Group to enter the front‑load OEM market. The partnership leverages Xupai’s 30‑year battery industry experience and combines expertise in battery research and development, battery‑management‑system (BMS) design, testing and system integration. The joint effort is aimed at developing production‑ready sodium‑ion solutions for EV auxiliary power and internal‑combustion vehicle start‑stop systems.
Executive Quote
Shirley Zhang, General Manager of Aeson Power, remarked that “sodium‑ion technology offers broader potential for automotive applications beyond conventional starting batteries.” She emphasized the technology’s cost, performance and sustainability advantages, asserting that it can play an important role in next‑generation automotive low‑voltage systems.
About Aeson Power
Aeson Power designs, develops and markets high‑reliability sodium‑ion batteries for automotive, energy storage and related applications. The company serves global automotive markets and maintains an online presence at www.aesonpower.com.