Nissan GT-R The Latest Generation Will Use Solid-State Battery Technology, Launch In 2028?

JAKARTA - Nissan GT-R has long graced the sports car market since 2007 and until now the car has not got its newest generation. However, rumors about the next generation of this iconic car will soon be answered.

The Japanese manufacturer confirmed that the next generation will come in EV form and take advantage of solid-state battery technology and is planned to launch in 2028, two years after the system is presented.

According to the manufacturer, this year they will start path operations for this new technology which promises dimension reduction and weight, but has an impressive distance and faster charging capabilities.

Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer Africa, Middle East, India, Europe, and Oceania Francois Bailly, said that his party was very enthusiastic about the development of the latest generation GT-R, but he did not want to provide confirmation of the launch because the manufacturer wanted to build a car that satisfactorily with the public.

"The question is when can those cars move to EVs? And that's back to technology. We need to develop the blocks to make more sense," said Bailly, quoted from Drive, Tuesday, June 11.

Nevertheless, Bailly ensured that this latest model would be fully developed in order to meet the expectations of sports car lovers.

"We will not make GT-R half-hearted, that's not the intention. So, when it launches' is a difficult question," added Bailly.

The latest generation of GT-R is expected to take on the basis of the Hyper Force concept car exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show at the end of last year with an aggressive and beautiful design.

For additional information, the Hyper Force has a four-wheel drive with an output of 1341 dk, double the GT-R R35 Nismo.

It is possible that the high performance division, Nismo, was also involved in its development by overhauling several elements, such as the increase in aerodynamics which made the car have optimal downforce.

While not all elements of concept design may be adopted into the final electric GT-R, Nissan promises that solid-state batteries will be the main feature to be presented.