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.
- The Rimac Nevera R takes just 1.72 seconds to go from 0-100kph
- 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
| Rimac Nevera R acceleration and braking times | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Time (in seconds) | Test | Time (in seconds) |
| 0-100kph | 1.72 | 0-100-0kph | 4.12 |
| 0-200kph | 3.95 | 0-200-0kph | 8.58 |
| 0-300kph | 7.89 | 0-300-0kph | 14.49 |
| 0-400kph | 17.35 | 0-400-0kph | 25.79 |
| 100-200kph | 2.22 | ||
| 200-250kph | 1.65 | ||
| 200-300kph | 3.89 | ||
| 1/8 mile (0.201km) | 5.25 | ||
| 1/4 mile (0.402km) | 7.90 | ||
| 1/2 mile (0.805km) | 12.26 | ||
| Standing mile (1.609km) | 19.71 | ||
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.
.png?w=700&c=0)
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.
Rivan RS 
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Suraj Viswanathan
