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Rimac Nevera: Rimac Nevera: The Record-Breaking Electric Hypercar
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Rimac Nevera: The Record-Breaking Electric Hypercar

The Nevera is Rimac's four-motor electric hypercar built to out-accelerate anything else on the road.

The Rimac Nevera is named after a fast-moving storm that sweeps in off the Adriatic Sea without warning, a fitting name for a car built almost entirely around sudden, overwhelming acceleration. Four independent electric motors, one at each wheel, combine for roughly 1,900 horsepower, and Rimac's own torque-vectoring software distributes that power instantly to whichever wheel can use it best. The result is a car that can hit 60 mph in under two seconds, a figure that put it near the top of every production car acceleration list when it launched.

Beyond the headline acceleration numbers, the Nevera set a long string of records for electric vehicles, including top speed runs and quarter-mile times, proving the car was not just quick off the line but genuinely fast throughout its full range. Every major component, from the battery cells to the motors and cooling system, was engineered in-house by Rimac rather than sourced from outside suppliers, reflecting the same vertically integrated approach the company later brought to its work with Bugatti and other partner brands.

As Rimac's flagship model, the Nevera represents the culmination of everything the company learned building the earlier Concept One, turning a promising proof of concept into a fully realized, record-setting hypercar. It remains the clearest demonstration of why other manufacturers turned to Rimac for electric powertrain technology rather than developing it entirely on their own.

Frequently asked questions about Rimac Nevera

How much horsepower does the Rimac Nevera have?
The Nevera produces roughly 1,900 horsepower from four independent electric motors, one powering each wheel.
How fast is the Rimac Nevera from 0 to 60 mph?
The Nevera accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds, making it one of the quickest-accelerating production cars ever built.
What records has the Rimac Nevera set?
The Nevera has set numerous electric vehicle records, including acceleration and top-speed benchmarks, cementing its place among the fastest production cars regardless of powertrain.
Why is the car named Nevera?
The Nevera is named after a sudden, powerful storm that forms over the Adriatic Sea, chosen to reflect the car's explosive, near-instant acceleration.
Does Rimac build the Nevera's technology in-house?
Yes. Rimac designs and builds its own batteries, motors and control software for the Nevera, the same in-house approach the company uses when supplying electric powertrain technology to other automakers.

More on the Rimac Nevera

Bugatti has left Volkswagen, and a 38-year-old now runs it
Bugatti has left Volkswagen, and a 38-year-old now runs it

Porsche has sold its 21 percent of Rimac Group and 45 percent of the Bugatti Rimac joint venture for about €1 billion, ending Volkswagen Group's involvement with Bugatti. Mate Rimac, who started by converting an old BMW to electric power in a Croatian garage, is now president of a marque founded in 1909.

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