Frankfurt – – September 18, 2026 -- CARKU unveiled a sodium-ion jump starter and two new starting batteries at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, expanding its emergency-starting portfolio for passenger and commercial vehicles.
CARKU's jump starter series generates roughly 30% of company revenue in Europe
Europe ranks among CARKU's key overseas markets, with its jump starter line contributing approximately 30% of total revenue in 2025, according to internal sales data.
JS-617N jump starter starts vehicles at temperatures as low as -40°C
The 12V/24V JS-617N combines automatic voltage recognition with manual-start capability and 10 integrated protection functions covering electrical, thermal, and software safeguards. Internal testing showed the unit successfully starting vehicles at -40°C, according to the company.
CARKU adds sodium-ion chemistry to commercial-vehicle starting batteries
The CBN50-G51-24V starting battery uses sodium-ion (Na+) chemistry designed for commercial vehicles operating across wide temperature ranges, marking CARKU's extension beyond lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) technology.
LiFePO4 dual-purpose battery already in mass production in Southeast Asia
The CBL230D-24V, a 24V LiFePO4 battery, combines engine starting with auxiliary power for fuel-powered trucks and can pair with a power inverter and parking AC system for integrated power delivery. The battery series is already in mass production in Southeast Asia, part of CARKU's push to extend LiFePO4 applications across automotive, marine, and truck sectors as an alternative to lead-acid batteries.