For a car never sold new in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline GT-R has an enviable reputation here. Enthusiasts know it as a movie and video-game star, and even as a surprisingly common matchbox car.

At a glance, the R32 EV could almost pass as a standard Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R but there’s more than meets the eye. The R32 EV looks identical to its petrol-powered donor (Picture: Supplied ...