- Nissan will launch its first EV with solid-state batteries in 2028, confirming long-term production readiness.
- New battery tech offers up to 30% higher energy density and faster charging.
- Solid-state batteries may also feature in future PHEVs and the next-gen GT-R.
Nissan’s electrification plans are shifting into higher gear, with confirmation that its long-awaited solid-state batteries will go into production in 2028.
According to Christophe Amblard, Director of Product Planning for Nissan Europe, “Yes, we will be ready for solid-state batteries in 2028” - a quiet but confident declaration that could leave rivals scrambling to catch up.
Slow-cooked, not flash-fried
Unlike some automakers rushing tech to market, Nissan is playing the long game. “We can’t rush the process,” Amblard added. “We have to be sure that this technology is reliable, and ready to meet our customers’ expectations.”
The brand clearly wants to avoid premature rollouts - an understandable stance given the high expectations surrounding solid-state battery breakthroughs.
This next-generation chemistry promises up to 30% more energy density than today’s lithium-ion packs, while also improving charging speeds and thermal efficiency.
By replacing liquid electrolytes with solid materials, Nissan’s system could allow for sleeker packaging and reduced production costs - critical advantages in the EV arms race.
Is the GT-R going green (again)?
It’s not just electric SUVs and hatchbacks in line for a solid-state glow-up. Nissan may also be eyeing this tech for the next-generation GT-R. The Hyper Force concept teased last year hinted at a 1000kW powertrain, though murmurs suggest a hybrid setup might be more realistic.
Either way, don’t be surprised if the next Godzilla is packing future-ready battery cells under that muscular skin.
Amblard also suggested Nissan is exploring solid-state applications in plug-in hybrids: “We are not sure where the technology could lead, but we are actively exploring all potential applications.” Translation? They're hedging bets - but clearly investing across segments.
The silent battery war is heating up
Nissan’s 2028 timeline puts it in league with Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and others racing toward the same finish line. Battery giant CATL is also tipped to begin small-series solid-state production as early as 2027.
For now, Nissan’s position is cautious but committed. While they may not be first across the line, they’re aiming to arrive at a product that delivers on performance, cost and customer trust.