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Bluetti presents the first portable sodium-ion station
At IFA 2025, Bluetti introduced two new devices: the world's first portable power station using a sodium-ion battery, and an ultra-thin unit designed to be placed next to a refrigerator to prevent it from being left without power during a power outage.
The Pioneer Na model is equipped with AC and USB outputs and offers up to 1500W of continuous power, which is enough for most household appliances or camping devices. It also supports up to 500W from a solar input. The main feature is the 900-Wh sodium-ion battery, which Bluetti describes as the first of its kind in the world. Although they have previously announced larger models on wheels, the Pioneer Na brings this technology to the market in a more compact form.
The advantage of the sodium battery is primarily its resistance to low temperatures. It can be charged at -15 °C and devices can be powered at -25 °C. This is noticeably better than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which should not be charged at temperatures below 0 °C and only operate down to -20 °C. Like LFP, sodium-ion batteries are not prone to thermal runaway and can withstand more than 4000 cycles, which means more than ten years of daily use with at least 70 % initial capacity.
The downside of this technology is its lower energy density and immature supply chain. As a result, these batteries are heavier, larger, and often more expensive. The Pioneer Na weighs 16 kg and measures 340 × 247 × 317 mm, which is significantly larger than the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 model with an LFP battery, which is lighter and more powerful. This makes the Pioneer Na a sensible choice, especially for users in cold climates or those who want to avoid the use of rare metals. Sales will start on October 15, 2025, and the price is not yet known.
Another new feature is the FridgePower Portable Power Station, which measures just 7.5 cm thick but houses a 2 kWh battery with 1800 W of power, which is enough to keep an average fridge-freezer running for almost a day during a power outage. If more autonomy is needed, users can connect up to three additional battery modules, expanding the capacity to 8 kWh.
FridgePower is a direct competitor to BioLite's emergency power solution for refrigerators, which was announced in 2024 but has not yet hit shelves. The device will be available from Bluetti from November 4, 2025, and the price has not yet been disclosed.
