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Cost savings are crucial, but what truly sets this sodium battery apart is its battery lifespan. CL claims their new NXTra battery can last up to 3.6 million miles (about 5.8 million kilometers) while retaining 85% of its original capacity. To contextualize, that is three to six times longer than the best available LFP batteries today. For EV owners, this implies that the vehicle's battery would outlast the car itself, drastically reducing replacement costs and environmental impact.