Rimac unveils the fastest EV in history – the new Nevera R

Croatian carmaker Rimac has unveiled the fastest EV in history.

The supercar can accelerate from 0 to 97km/h or 0 to 60mph in the blink of an eye.

Plus, with only 40 made they will be sold for a price that will set your pulse racing too.

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The history of the fastest EV

The record-breaking electric supercar will outstrip even its rapid-paced Rimac siblings, allowing it to compete with some of the fastest ICE (internal combustion engine) cars.

Rimac’s Concept One supercar shattered track times and clocked 356km/h (221mph) at the top end back in 2011.

Next, the Concept S hit speeds of 365km/h(227mph).

Then, the brand’s most important car – the Nevera – sped onto the automotive scene in 2018.

The electric hypercar was named the fastest battery-powered vehicle in the world.

It was quick to outstrip its predecessors with a top speed of 415km/h (258mph) and recently celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Rimac Nevera R

Now, hot on the heels of the Bugatti Tourbillon with its top speed of 444km/h (276mph), Bugatti Rimac has done it again with the Nevera R.

The R has promised to outstrip its predecessor to secure the title of the fastest-accelerating electric vehicle in the world.

Dubbed the standard’s alter-ego, it boasts 2078 horsepower compared to the regular Nevara’s 1888.

1888 is ridiculous, but 2078?

Only the hybrid Koenigsegg Gemera can beat this with its incredible 2268 horsepower – not surprising considering it runs on Vulcanol, which is energy harnessed from volcanos.

However, even the Koenigsegg is unable to equal the Nevera R’s acceleration from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of just 1.81 seconds.

Going further, it can then surpass those speeds to reach 299km/h (186mph) from a standing start in 8.66 seconds.

The best part? The R is totally road-legal

Rimac CEO and head honcho Mate Rimac told Autocar: “We’re relentlessly tweaking to customers’ desires and many were looking for a car that really emphasized the Nevera’s cornering ability, using all the advanced technology on board. 

“We responded with the Nevera R: all the DNA of the record-breaking Nevera, but lighter, faster and more focused.”

Only 40 of the R models will be produced.

It’s noteworthy that the 150 standard Neveras have yet to sell out.

Prices of the new model are thought to begin at a base price of $2.6 million minus extras or customization