Rimac Automobili

Rimac Automobili is a Croatian company that designs, engineers and builds electric hypercars. It also develops high-performance EV components and technology for global automotive manufacturers. The company was founded in 2009 and describes itself as a team of about 1,300 people. It develops core EV systems in-house, from drivetrains to infotainment.

Hypercars and EV systems

Rimac designs and manufactures its hypercars in-house, and its site names the Nevera and Nevera R as current models. Its engineers create the drivetrain and other core EV systems, along with autonomous-driving features and infotainment technology. The company says it began with the aim of building the most powerful electric hypercar. The technology it needed did not exist in 2009, so the team built it. The site says founder Mate Rimac began this work at 21, when he chose to build his own electric powertrain instead of replacing the engine of his BMW E30. The company says it has grown its talent and core engineering skills in-house ever since.

Technology for other manufacturers

• Drivetrains: power-dense electric drivetrain systems for vehicles.
• Autonomous driving: advanced autonomous-driving technology developed in-house.
• Infotainment: user experience and infotainment technologies.
• Full solutions: technology offered to global automotive manufacturers.

History and approach

The company's first goal was the most powerful electric hypercar, but the required technology did not yet exist in 2009, so the team built it. The site describes engineering-led design as central to the company, and says the team designs, engineers and manufactures its hypercars in-house. It also says it builds the core EV systems that it supplies to other manufacturers.

Key facts

• Based in: Croatia
• Founded: 2009
• Products: Nevera and Nevera R hypercars, EV drivetrain systems, infotainment technology
• Markets: global automotive manufacturers