CBAK Energy Secure RMB25 Million Investment from Hello Tech, Parent of Jackery, to Accelerate Sodium-ion Battery Commercialization

CBAK Energy Technology (NASDAQ: CBAT) has just locked in a major strategic deal that could reshape its market position. The company partnered with Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 301327)—the powerhouse behind Jackery—to jointly push forward sodium-ion battery development with a RMB25 million funding injection.

What’s the Deal?

Here’s what went down: Hello Tech committed RMB25 million specifically for CBAK Energy’s sodium-ion battery R&D initiative, with 30% already transferred. Beyond the cash, Hello Tech also positioned itself as CBAK Energy’s maiden client for mass-produced sodium-ion batteries, with potential future orders worth several hundred million RMB once production scales up.

This isn’t just money changing hands. It’s a validation move. Hello Tech, as the parent company of Jackery—a globally recognized portable power brand—is betting heavily on CBAK Energy’s ability to manufacture large cylindrical sodium-ion batteries at industrial scale.

Why This Matters for the Market

The timing is crucial. CBAK Energy has been positioning itself as a pioneer in sodium-ion battery commercialization, and this collaboration accelerates that trajectory dramatically. For Jackery stock investors, this represents Hello Tech’s strategic expansion into next-generation battery technology, diversifying away from pure lithium-ion dependency.

Jackery, which has shipped over 3 million units globally across 30+ countries since its 2012 founding, now has direct access to cutting-edge sodium-ion technology. The portable power market is boiling hot right now, and sodium-ion batteries could be the game-changer—they’re cheaper, more sustainable, and safer than traditional lithium alternatives.

The Bigger Picture

CBAK Energy isn’t new to the game. Since becoming China’s first lithium battery manufacturer on Nasdaq back in January 2006, the company has built serious credibility. It operates multiple facilities in Dalian, Nanjing, and Shaoxing, with a sprawling R&D and production base handling everything from EV batteries to energy storage solutions.

This partnership essentially gives CBAK Energy a first-mover advantage in the sodium-ion race, while giving Hello Tech—and by extension Jackery—premium access to next-gen battery supply chains before competitors catch up.