Croatian firm Rimac Automobili has unveiled a new electric hypercar called Nevera, with performance figures that align it as a serious rival for the still in development second-generation Tesla Roadster.
Developed from the C_Two concept, the Rimac Nevera boasts four electric motors to give all-wheel drive and a total of 1,888bhp and 2,360Nm of torque. This gives the Nevera incredible claimed performance, with Rimac stating a 0-60mph time of just 1.85 seconds; acceleration from 0-100mph takes 4.3 seconds and 0-186mph is dispatched in 9.3 seconds, while Rimac claims a top speed of 258mph.
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The car’s 120kWh battery gives a maximum range of 340 miles, and with 500kW charging capability a 0-80 per cent top-up will take just 19 minutes – if you can find a supply that supports this.
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To balance the incredible claimed straight-line performance Rimac has fitted the Nevera with 390mm Brembo carbon-ceramic brake discs clamped by six-piston calipers that sit behind lightweight forged alloy wheels. These work in conjunction with a regenerative braking system that, according to Rimac, “makes the highest use of regenerative braking of any other automobile on the market.”
This system feeds energy to the battery when slowing down, which has been designed from scratch by Rimac and enhanced over the C_Two, allowing more power to be delivered over longer periods. The brand has also used the battery as a structural member, claiming the pack adds 37 per cent more stiffness to the Nevera’s carbon fibre monocoque chassis. Rimac claims it’s “the most rigid structure of any automobile ever made.”
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As with many EVs, the battery is positioned low down in the automobile and between the two axles, giving a 48:52 front:rear weight distribution to help boost agility and handling.