Nissan has officially announced the resumption of production of its iconic GT-R sports car. After the final R35 model rolled off the assembly line at the automaker's Tochigi Prefecture, Japan plant, Nissan's CEO made it clear the GT-R will return.
No final decision has been made on the future GT-R's configuration. However, Nissan North America Vice President Ponzi Pandikutila previously stated that the next version will be a hybrid, not a full electric vehicle.
A few years ago, Nissan showcased the Hyper Force EV concept—an electric supercar with over 1,300 horsepower (1,000 kW). Nissan recently partnered with LiCAP Technologies to mass-produce the battery cells.
The first mass-produced electric vehicle equipped with the new battery is expected to arrive in 2028, giving the GT-R the opportunity to debut as a hybrid before then. Meanwhile, competitors have already demonstrated the potential of electric supercars. For example, China's BYD U9 set a new speed record for electric vehicles.
