Rimac Unveils the Nevera R: A 2,107-Horsepower All-Electric Hypercar Redefining Performance

Rimac, the Croatian electric vehicle startup that began in a modest garage, has come a long way to become a powerhouse in the supercar and technology industries. Recently, the company, which merged with Bugatti, introduced an upgraded version of its Nevera hypercar, packing even more power into the already impressive vehicle.

The newly unveiled Nevera R was showcased at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week. This all-electric hypercar is designed to push the performance boundaries of its predecessor. The Nevera R boasts a staggering 2,107 horsepower, can reach a top speed of 217 miles per hour—and even 256 mph under Rimac's specific conditions—and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in just 1.74 seconds. Although the company hasn't provided an estimated range for the vehicle, the specs highlight Rimac's intent for the "R" in Nevera R, which stands for radical, rebellious, and relentless. 

The car’s design further emphasizes its performance capabilities, featuring larger rear wheels, an extremely low nose, a high rear-fixed wing, and a carbon fiber structure. The Nevera R, which made its debut in a striking Nebula green, signals Rimac’s continued evolution and growth.

However, Rimac didn’t just focus on raw power. Founder Mate Rimac emphasized that the Nevera R, equipped with four electric motors, advanced ceramic brakes, a new 108 kilowatt-hour battery pack, new Michelin Pilot Cup tires, and all-wheel torque vectoring, is also engineered for superior cornering. 

“Nobody missed power in the Nevera,” said Rimac’s CEO, Mate Rimac. “But we decided to squeeze a little bit more out of it, and, of course, give it a more aggressive, even more interesting design than before.”

Production of the Nevera R will be limited to just 40 units, with a base price of €2.3 million ($2.5 million). This exclusive hypercar outperforms its predecessor, the original Nevera, which produced 1,914 horsepower, accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 1.85 seconds, and had a top speed of 258 mph.

Founded in 2009 by Mate Rimac, who was just 21 at the time, Rimac Automobili quickly made a name for itself with the launch of its first all-electric hypercar, the Concept One, in 2011. The Concept Two followed and eventually evolved into the Nevera. By the time the Nevera was revealed in 2021, Rimac had become a unicorn startup, also launching a technology subsidiary to supply advanced EV components to automakers like Hyundai and Porsche. That same year, Rimac announced its merger with the iconic French supercar maker Bugatti.

Today, the Rimac Group, majority-owned by Mate Rimac, has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. Bugatti-Rimac, which produces combustion, electric, and hybrid hypercars, is 55% owned by Rimac Group and 45% owned by Porsche. The Rimac Group also includes Rimac Automobili, the EV hypercar brand, and Rimac Technology, a subsidiary that develops cutting-edge EV technology. Additionally, the group recently launched Verne, a robotaxi business.

Mate Rimac summed up the company’s trajectory, noting, "As you can see, it’s quite a wide spectrum. The days are not very boring here. There is so much stuff happening."

The reveal of the Nevera R comes at a time when the electric vehicle market is in flux. While global EV sales are growing, automakers in the U.S. and Europe are struggling to offer affordable electric vehicles, with many customers shying away from the more expensive luxury models. Numerous EV startups that once aimed to replicate Tesla's success have since dwindled. However, Rimac, with its distinct focus on offering something unique rather than just another electric car, has stood out as one of the few success stories. "Just taking a normal car, making it electric, that’s not enough," Mate Rimac said. "It has to be better; it has to offer something unique. And in our case, the customer group we’re talking to are basically collectors."