The Rimac Nevera has cemented its position as the ultimate hypercar, not just in the electric vehicle realm, but across all production cars. In a stunning display of engineering prowess, the Nevera has obliterated the 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) record, achieving this benchmark in a breathtaking 29.93 seconds. This remarkable feat, conducted on a German test track, is over a second faster than the previous record holder, establishing the Rimac Nevera as the undisputed champion of straight-line hypercar performance.
This wasn’t just a single record attempt. The Nevera, the all-electric hypercar from Croatian manufacturer Rimac, secured an astounding 23 independently verified speed records in a single day. Adding to its accolades, which already include the title of fastest production electric car top speed, the Nevera now reigns supreme with the most performance records broken in a single day. Throughout the rigorous testing, the Nevera consistently outperformed expectations, running at full throttle repeatedly without any significant drop in performance or reliability issues.
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These record-breaking runs took place at the Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) facility in Germany, utilizing its expansive 4.0km (2.49-mile) straights. Independent verification was provided by industry leaders Dewesoft and RaceLogic, both of whom had on-site teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the record attempts. Remarkably, the Rimac Nevera even surpassed its own official specifications during these tests, clocking a 0-60mph acceleration time of just 1.74 seconds, compared to its stated 1.85 seconds. All acceleration records were achieved with a standard one-foot rollout and using road-legal Michelin Cup 2 R tires on non-prepped asphalt, highlighting the car’s real-world performance capabilities.
The comprehensive list of world records achieved by the Rimac Nevera includes a wide spectrum of performance metrics, showcasing its unparalleled capabilities in acceleration, braking, and overall speed. The verified results from both Racelogic and Dewesoft are as follows:
| Tests | Racelogic | Dewesoft |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60 mph | 1.74 s | 1.74 s |
| 0 -100 km/h | 1.82 s | 1.81 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 4.42 s | 4.42 s |
| 0-300 km/h | 9.23 s | 9.22 s |
| 0-400 km/h | 21.32 s | 21.31 s |
| 100-200 km/h | 2.59 s | 2.59 s |
| 200-300 km/h | 4.81 s | 4.79 s |
| 200-250 km/h | 2.00 s | 2.00 s |
| 100-0 km/h (distance) | 29.12 m | 28.96 m |
| 0-100-0 km/h | 4.03 s | 3.99 s |
| 0-200-0 km/h | 8.85 s | 8.86 s |
| 0-300-0 km/h | 15.68 s | 15.70 s |
| 0-400-0 km/h | 29.94 s | 29.93 s |
| ¼ mile | 8.26 s | 8.25 s |
| ⅛ mile | 5.46 s | 5.44 s |
| ½ mile | 12.82 s | 12.83 s |
| Standing mile | 20.62 s | 20.59 s |
| 0-100 mph | 3.23 s | 3.21 s |
| 0-120 mph | 4.19 s | 4.19 s |
| 0-130 mph | 4.74 s | 4.75 s |
| 0-250 mph | 21.89 s | 21.86 s |
| 60-130 mph | 2.99 s | 2.99 s |
| 0-200 mph | 10.86 s | 10.86 s |
The record-breaking Rimac Nevera sported a unique livery designed by the Rimac team, drawing inspiration from the Rimac BMW e-M3. This BMW e-M3 was the brainchild of Mate Rimac and the very car that ignited his journey to create Rimac Automobili. Back in 2011, the e-M3 made waves by setting multiple Guinness and FIA-approved all-electric speed records, marking the beginning of Rimac’s dominance in electric performance. Now, history is repeating itself with the Nevera pushing the boundaries even further.
Mate Rimac, Founder and President of the Rimac Group, CEO Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Technology, expressed his pride and vision:
Growing up I always looked at the cars that made history moving the bar for performance, in awe of the kind of revolutionary technology they brought to the road. That is what is driving me from day one – to develop new technology that redefines what is possible. Today, I am proud to say that the car we’ve created can get to 400km/h and back to 0 in less time than it took the McLaren F1 to accelerate up to 350km/h. And not only that, but it can do it again and again, breaking every other performance record in the process. If you had a Nevera and access to a track, you could do it too.
Rimac further emphasized the Nevera’s holistic design, stating, “When we set out to engineer the Nevera, our performance targets were incredibly ambitious, and we’ve now managed to overshoot all of those. What I’m most proud of though, is that this isn’t a car purely designed for straight line performance. The Nevera can go from breaking records to driving over 300 miles on a charge, refilling from 0-80% in less than 20 minutes and keeping the most demanding drivers in the world engaged. The Nevera is a fully rounded next-generation hypercar that has been praised time and again by the world’s media for reinventing the world of performance. Not just faster than traditional competitors, but, surprising for a fully electric car, engaging and capable too.”
The Nevera’s extraordinary speed is attributed to its cutting-edge battery system, powertrain, and sophisticated software, all developed in-house by the Rimac Group. Its front and rear powertrains, each featuring two individual motors, deliver power to each wheel independently. At the rear, a 1MW dual inverter enables 900Nm and 470kW per motor, while a custom-designed front powertrain ensures optimal power and control. These systems are managed by a complex network of in-house developed electronic control units, working in tandem with an NVIDIA Pegasus-based supercomputer. This advanced system calculates and distributes power to the four powertrain systems 100 times per second, a technology known as Rimac All-Wheel Torque Vectoring 2.
Limited to just 150 examples, the Rimac Nevera is currently in production near Zagreb, with deliveries underway to customers worldwide. This record-breaking achievement further solidifies the Rimac Nevera’s place as a revolutionary hypercar and a leader in the electric vehicle revolution, demonstrating that electric power can deliver not only sustainability but also unparalleled performance.
