Experience the Speed of the World's Swiftest Electric Vehicle: An Inside Look at the Rimac Nevera R.
The Rimac Nevera R, a quad-motor electric hypercar boasting an astounding 2,107 horsepower, left spectators at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed in awe. With a top speed of 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph), the Nevera R has set 24 new world performance records, including the fastest all-electric production car top speed [1][2][4][5].
As the Nevera R roared onto the narrow, bumpy, and crowned track [3], a dense cloud of smoke billowed from its tires as they vaporized during acceleration [4]. Despite the challenging conditions, Miro Zrnčević, the chief test and development driver for Bugatti Rimac, maintained control of the powerful vehicle.
The second corner at the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented a tricky on-to off-camber exchange, but Zrnčević expertly navigated the turn, lifting the Nevera R slightly to allow it to hook up before accelerating hard towards the apex [2]. The speed sensation was amplified in the forest section of the track, where it was impossible to say exactly how fast the Nevera R was going, but Zrnčević implied he was capable of going faster, suggesting he was barely trying [5].
The Nevera R's performance leap is due to a complete redesign of key systems. A new aerodynamic package featuring a fixed rear wing and larger rear diffuser increases downforce by 15% and improves airflow efficiency by 10%, enhancing stability at extreme speeds [1][4][5]. Enhanced Michelin Cup 2 tires improve cornering grip by 5% and reduce understeer by 10%, while an updated All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system precisely manages power delivery, adjusting torque to each wheel 100 times per second for maximum traction and control [1][4][5].
The Nevera R, which accelerates quickly on the straight stretch of the track with forces above 1.6gs, outperformed the original Nevera model in every metric. It accelerates from 0–60 mph in just 1.66 seconds, 0–100 km/h in 1.72 seconds, and reaches 300 km/h in just 7.89 seconds [2][3][4].
Raffaele de Simone, Ferrari's chief test driver, was present at the event and acquainted with Zrnčević. As the Nevera R set new standards for electric hypercar performance, it was clear that the future of high-performance electric vehicles is here, and the Rimac Nevera R is leading the charge [1][4].
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- As Miro Zrnčević piloted the Rimac Nevera R through the forest section of the Goodwood track, the electric hypercar's superior technology, evident in features like the All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system, amplified the speed sensation to a level that hinted at the upcoming revolution in the automotive industry, particularly in the realm of electric-powered cars.
- In the face of the latest technological advancements in gadgets and lifestyle products, the Rimac Nevera R, with its groundbreaking performance and cutting-edge features such as quad-motor electric power and enhanced aerodynamics, serves as a powerful reminder of the potential for innovation and speed in the world of technology and high-performance vehicles.
