Rimac Nevera R hypercar sets 24 new world records

The all-electric Rimac Nevera R has smashed a whopping two dozen new world records for acceleration and braking, claimed the Croatia-headquartered hypercar brand. Ranging from the fastest 0-100kph to 0-400-0kph times recorded by a production EV, the Nevera R set these feats at the Automotive Testing Papenburg proving ground in Germany from July 5-8. For reference, the standard Rimac Nevera held 23 records, all of which, except one, were bettered by the even more extreme R.

1. The Rimac Nevera R takes just 1.72 seconds to go from 0-100kph
2. It makes a total of 2,017hp, 103hp more than the standard Nevera

“When we first introduced Nevera, it almost seemed like the pinnacle of hypercar performance had been reached...In a single generation, we had created a performance jump that previously would have taken decades. But now, through relentless innovation, Nevera R goes even faster. Breaking records is in our DNA, and we won’t stop here,” stated founder and CEO Mate Rimac.

Rimac Nevera R new world records

R’s 431kph top speed is about 20kph more than Nevera

While the R’s 431kph headline-grabbing top speed is the highest in a production EV per the hypercar specialist, it’s still 8kph short of the 439kph Aspark Owl SP600 concept. Combustion-powered hypercars still rule the outright speed game, with the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport’s blistering 490kph.

The Nevera R’s 1.72 seconds for dispatching 0-100kph (Nevera - 1.81 seconds) is equally impressive, but the real standout is its 0-400-0kph acceleration-braking time of 25.79 seconds. That alone is a full 2.04 seconds quicker than the previous record holder, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut’s 27.83 seconds, and 4.14 seconds over the Nevera. 

Rimac Nevera R powertrain and battery specs

2,107hp combined output, 120kWh battery pack

Both Nevera models share a 120kWh battery pack, though the R’s combined output of 2,017hp is 103hp more than the regular model. Rimac bills the Nevera R as an electric “hyper sports car” and has equipped it with torque-vectoring tech specifically tuned for its Michelin Cup 2 tyres. Along with that, it boasts an improved steering rack for sharper response and crisper feedback.