| Cover | May 10, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 10, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-32898 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CBAK ENERGY TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001117171 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-0442833 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | BAK Industrial Park |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Meigui Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Huayuankou Economic Zone |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dalian |
| Entity Address, Country | CN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 116450 |
| City Area Code | (86)(411) |
| Local Phone Number | 3918-5985 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CBAT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
