Over 2000 hp and a price of two million euros. With the Nevera, the Croatian manufacturer built a car that stood for superlatives. But production is scheduled to end.
Only 21 copies of the Nevera R, which offers increased performance to 1,571 KW/2,136 HP as well as sharper driving characteristics, were built. Photo: Rimac
Zagreb. The Rimac Nevera is one of the most spectacular electric cars in automotive history. With almost 2,000 hp and numerous records, the Croatian hypercar impressively demonstrated the potential of electric drives. Nevertheless, after just four years and just 71 copies, it's over. Company founder Mate Rimac has announced the end of production this year. Originally 190 vehicles were planned.
Mate Rimac is one of the pioneers of high-performance electrical technology. Back in 2013, the Croatian engineer created the Concept One, an electric super sports car that initially produced 800 kW/1,088 hp and later even 900 kW/1,224 hp. In addition to spectacular driving performances, a serious accident involving British TV presenter Richard Hammond in 2017 also attracted worldwide attention.
In 2018, the C_Two study followed at the Geneva Motor Show, which finally entered the automotive megawatt class with four electric motors. From this, Rimac developed the Nevera, which set new standards with 1,408 kW/1,914 hp and 2,360 Nm. At the end of 2022, the Flounder secured the title of the fastest electric car in the world with a speed of 412 km/h. A record hunt followed in 2023 with numerous other records.
But the automotive world moves quickly, especially in the electric high-performance segment. Some of the previous records have now been surpassed by Chinese manufacturers. Rimac itself went further in 2024 with the Nevera R. The tougher version achieved 1,571 kW/2,136 hp.
Now Rimac is drawing a line in the sand. In a video posted on Instagram, he announced that production will end in 2026. A total of 51 copies of the standard version and 20 Nevera R will then have been created. Originally, 150 or 40 vehicles were planned.
Mission accomplished
However, Rimac does not want to see the prestigious project as a failure. From his point of view, the Nevera has fulfilled its mission. The hypercar demonstrated the company's technical capabilities and made a decisive contribution to establishing Rimac in the upper automotive class. The company founder is convinced that the Nevera will one day be one of the legends of automotive history.
Although a hypercar, the Nevara R also has certain amenities to offer Photo: Rimac
There are probably several reasons why the electric car, which cost at least two million euros, found only a few buyers despite its performance data. In the exclusive hypercar market, it competed with established brands whose customers traditionally have a preference for powerful combustion engines.
In addition to sheer performance, a high-revving V8 or V12 also offers acoustic and emotional stimuli that an electric drive cannot convey in the same way. And the Nevera was too heavy as a tracking tool. Its once unrivaled performance data has now lost some of its exclusivity. Alternatives with more performance come from China, sometimes at significantly lower prices.
However, the end of the Nevera is also likely to be related to a shift in priorities. Since 2021, Mate Rimac has been at the head of the Bugatti Rimac joint venture, which brings together the French luxury brand Bugatti under its umbrella. In September 2026, the investor consortium led by HOF Capital took over the shares previously held by Porsche. With 55 percent, the Rimac Group retains the majority of Bugatti Rimac. Mate Rimac also takes over the presidency of Bugatti Automobiles.
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Rimac has quoted prices between 2.3 and 2.7 million euros for the Nevara R. Photo: Rimac
The focus is now on the next Bugatti generation, the implementation of which is already well advanced. The new La Manufacture production facility was opened in Molsheim in the summer. The tourbillon, which is limited to 250 pieces and is already completely sold out, is to be produced here. Its hybrid drive combines a V16 petrol engine with three electric motors. The project is expected to tie up significant Bugatti Rimac capacity.
In any case, the Nevera will remain a milestone for Rimac, as it paved the way for the Croatian newcomer into the top league of hypercar manufacturers. A remarkable rise for an inventor who once converted an old BMW into an electric dragster in a backyard workshop in Zagreb.
