The craze for Electric scooters is increasing day by day, and we are seeing innovations in this market. Now, another amazing technology has come to the fore — salt powered scooters! Yes, in a few years, you will start seeing scooters with this name on the roads of India as well.
I know that this is a piece of surprising news for all of us. This concept is no longer just an imagination. China has made it a reality, and people there are using these scooters for daily work. These scooters are not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective.
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What are Salt Powered Scooters?
Salt powered scooters are also a type of electric scooter. But their battery technology is slightly different. They use sodium-ion batteries instead of traditional lithium-ion batteries. These sodium-ion batteries are specially made from sea salt (samudri namaak).
This makes these scooters quite eco-friendly. Also, the production cost is quite low. In the future, these scooters can play a big role in the affordable EV segment.
Salt Powered Scooters are Being Used in China.
Today, many electric scooters are seen on the roads of China, which are running on sodium-ion batteries. Their price range is between $400 to $660, which is approximately ₹35,000 to ₹51,000 in Indian currency.
The special thing about these scooters is that they support fast charging. Today, people are using them in shops, offices, metro stations, and for personal commute as they have become a practical and low-cost option.
Battery Technology: How Does Sodium-Ion Battery Work?
The sodium-ion battery used in Salt Powered electric scooters is completely different. It replaces the traditional lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries.
The biggest advantage of this battery is that sodium is an easily available resource. It is extracted from sea salt (samudri namak), so its production cost is also very low.
Benefits of Sodium-ion battery:
- Easy to produce
- Cost effective
- Environment friendly
- Less dependency on critical minerals like lithium
Live testing also took place in Hangzhou.
A live test drive of these salt powered scooters was organized in front of a shopping mall in Hangzhou city of China. Special fast charging stations were installed there.
During testing, it was found that the battery of these scooters gets charged from 0% to 80% in just 15 minutes. This feature is proving to be very useful for today’s busy lifestyle.
Sodium-Ion vs Lithium-Ion Battery Ecosystem.
If we compare, sodium-ion battery is becoming a new era solution in comparison to traditional lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries.
Key benefits are that sodium is available in much larger quantities, and its extraction is also cheaper. For this reason, this battery is becoming quite popular in the EV industry.
Chinese brand Yadea has already launched 3 different models on this technology, which are giving a very positive response in the market.
Will Salt Powered Scooters Come to India too?
Just as the trend of salt battery scooters is growing rapidly in China, it is expected that this technology can come to India too in a few years.
EV adoption is already gaining momentum in the Indian market. If Indian manufacturers also adopt sodium-ion batteries, then:
- Scooter cost can be reduced even more
- Lithium dependency can be reduced
- Pressure on charging infrastructure will be reduced
Now it remains to be seen which Indian brand launches salt powered scooter first in India. For now, the trend is quite exciting, and in the future, these scooters can also become a perfect solution for the mass market.
Salini Tiwari is a passionate automobile blogger specializing in bikes. With around 1 year of dedicated experience in the motorcycle niche, she combines personal interest with ongoing research to deliver valuable insights for enthusiasts. Her articles on Accelon Motors reflect a genuine understanding of two-wheelers, riding trends, and performance analysis, making her a trusted voice among readers seeking expert-backed bike content.