Nissan GT-R’s Electric Successor Showcased – Features Solid-State Batteries | V3Cars

At the Japan Mobility Show, Nissan unveiled 5 concept vehicles under their ‘Hyper’ series, including the Hyper Urban and Hyper Tourer. However, what caught our attention was the Hyper Force concept electric sports car. A quick glance at the Hyper Force suggests that it could be the next-generation GT-R. The current Nissan GT-R (R35) has been around since December 2007, which is a long time in the automotive world. Now, with Nissan planning to go all-electric by 2030, the Hyper Force could very well be a preview of the next-generation Nissan GT-R. Let’s take a look.

Next-Gen GTR

Nissan Hyper Force Previewed With Solid State Batteries   

Right off the bat, the Hyper Force borrows several design cues from the R35 GT-R and Skylines of the past. Designed with input from the Nismo racing team, the Hyper Force features an evolution of the R35’s side profile and twin round tail lights. Other highlights include active front winglets, dual-level rear diffuser and a “plasma actuator” that “suppress air detachment” to maximise grip. A lot of the details are very arcade game-like, however, there are a few bits that give us a clue about Nissan’s electric future. 

Beyond its array of gaming and gadgetry elements, the Hyper Force concept underscores Nissan's commitment to initiate solid-state battery production. In early 2023, reports suggested that Nissan’s Yokohama Plant could soon start pilot production of solid state batteries for Nissan’s upcoming range of electric vehicles soon. Solid-state batteries are often regarded as the "unicorn" of electric vehicle battery technology. They hold the promise of achieving significantly higher energy density while maintaining safety standards. Despite numerous auto manufacturers and tech companies making pledges about solid-state batteries over the past few years, none have managed to bring them to the market thus far. Nissan says they could commence mass production of solid state batteries by 2028, and introduce the first solid-state EV in the same year. So we could see an all-new full-electric GT-R with design elements borrowed from the Hyper Force concept before 2030.

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Nikil Jonathan

Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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