2028 Nissan GT-R R36: Solid state battery and next-gen motors for 1000+kW AWD electric car monster - report

After no less than 17 years in production the current ‘R35’ version of Nissan’s iconic GT-R sports car is heading for global retirement in October this year.

Thanks to non-compliance with tighter Australian Design Rules relating to side-impact crash-worthiness, the twin-turbo V6 AWD performance coupe, affectionately known as Godzilla, left the local market in late 2021 with diehard fans fearing that may be the end of the GT-R line.

But it seems the electric car transition is bringing a new-generation GT-R, with fresh reports out of Japan pointing to a 1014kW (1360hp) dual-motor, all-wheel drive monster to be developed in parallel with Nissan’s breakthrough solid state battery technology.

According to Best Car there’s “a very high possibility” the new GT-R will be released during Japanese fiscal year 2028 (March 2029, latest), the same time Nissan has committed to produce an ‘ASSB’ (All Solid State Battery) EV production vehicle.

Unveiled at last year’s Japan Mobility Show, Nissan’s ‘Hyper Force’ concept is a clear pointer to a next-gen GT-R with a solid-state battery and dual motors underpinning the car’s  ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel-drive system.

Nissan says, “e-4ORCE is an electric-drive four-wheel-control system that freely controls driving force via integrated control of the front and rear high-output motors and brakes.”

The Hyper Force is credited with 1014kW (1360hp), leading edge aero tech and a carbon body for improved strength and less weight.

Nissan is not the only Japanese carmaker rumoured to be revamping its sports car heritage. Best Car has also recently reported on a host of revivals, including Toyota's MR2, GR86, Supra and new S-FR along with a rebirthed Lexus LFA and new-gen regular Nissan Skyline.

At it’s unveiling Nissan said, "With its eco-friendliness, electrifying performance, and cutting-edge safety equipment, this concept is Nissan’s vision for a next-generation all-electric high-performance supercar."

Hello 2028 Nissan GT-R.