In an embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to an electrolyte composition including a plurality of ether-based solvents and at least one sodium-based salt. The plurality of ether-based solvents include at least one acyclic ether and at least one cyclic ether. In a further embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to an energy storage device that includes an electrolyte composition of the present disclosure. In another embodiment, the present disclosure pertains to a method of making the electrolyte compositions of the present disclosure. Such methods generally include one or more of the following steps of mixing a plurality of ether-based solvents and at least one sodium-based salt, and forming the electrolyte composition.