Rimac unveils the fastest EV in history – the new Nevera R
- The fastest EV in history has arrived – the Rimac Nevera R
- It’s made by Croatian automaker, Rimac
- The supercar can go 0-97km/h in the blink of an eye
Published on Aug 20, 2024 at 7:09 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Sep 03, 2024 at 4:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
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
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
