Rimac’s Electric Hypercar Hits the Brakes After Just 71 Cars

Rimac’s Electric Hypercar Hits the Brakes After Just 71 Cars
Rimac Automobili will end production of its Nevera electric hypercar by the end of 2026, with just 71 cars expected to leave the factory instead of the 190 originally planned. The decision was confirmed by founder Mate Rimac in an Instagram video showing workers assembling the final vehicles.

The original plan called for 150 standard Neveras, followed by a further 40 examples of the more powerful Nevera R. The final tally will be 51 standard cars and 20 R models. Ten vehicles were still being completed, with deliveries scheduled by the end of the year.

The production halt reflects a broader challenge in the luxury-performance market. Although the standard Nevera delivers 1,914 horsepower through four electric motors and reaches 100 kph in under two seconds, demand for fully electric hypercars has remained limited. Some buyers continue to favor the sound and character of combustion engines or hybrid powertrains, alongside the exclusivity and driving experience expected at this price level.

The Nevera R pushed the figures further, producing 2,107 horsepower with revised aerodynamics, brakes and handling. Yet its performance did not overcome the market’s reluctance to embrace an entirely electric hypercar.

Rimac does not frame the shortened run as a failure. The company says the Nevera fulfilled its role as a technology demonstrator, helping it develop new systems, build production capacity and lay the groundwork for projects including the Bugatti Tourbillon. The car will therefore leave production early, but not without establishing Rimac’s credentials as one of the leading developers of high-performance electric vehicles.