“Task completed”: Rimac shuts down Nevera ahead of schedule
Mate Rimac announced the early end to production of his hypercar, the Rimac Nevera, after building only 71 units instead of the planned 190. However, the company founder does not consider this step a failure but rather “a job done.” His perspective on electric mobility seems different today compared to when the Nevera project began in 2017.
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The final Rimac Nevera is set to be completed by the end of 2026, company founder Mate Rimac announced on Instagram. However, his update on production numbers also shows that the model faced less demand than initially planned. 150 regular Neveras were intended to be built, while 40 were planned for the upgraded Nevera R version, which was introduced in August 2024. But by the end of the year when production stopped, only 51 regular units and 20 R versions would have been produced. Of the 20 R versions, ten are part of the limited Founder’s Edition, which customers configured together with Mate Rimac and were delivered starting in January 2026. Another ten are currently in production.
The poor performance wasn’t due to weak demand: With 1,408 kW – or 1,550 kW in the Nevera R – this electric car set numerous records, including completing a lap around the Nürburgring as an electric series car in 7:05.298 minutes and reaching a top speed of 431.45 km/h. Nevertheless, demand for this hypercar, which costs at least two million euros, declined starting in mid-2024.
As Mate Rimac himself admitted, extreme acceleration no longer suffices as a unique selling point for super-rich individuals, since much cheaper sedans can now reach 100 km/h in under three seconds. Instead, collectors seek emotional appeal in their vehicles – similar to Swiss luxury watches, which retain their appeal despite having functionally superior smartwatches.
Mate Rimac does not view the premature end of the Nevera as a setback, but rather believes it has already fulfilled its purpose — enabling the company to reach its current position. On Instagram, he commented, “I think it’s still a pretty remarkable achievement. It’s the best-selling electric hypercar in the world. Without this car, there would be no Tourbillon nor this factory today. It has served its purpose. I think it’s a pretty cool car that will secure its place in history. And many thanks to all the owners who have been part of this incredible journey.”
In addition to producing the already sold-out V16 hybrid Bugatti Tourbillon at the joint venture Bugatti Rimac, Rimac also celebrated the opening of its new Rimac Campus in Zagreb at the beginning of 2026 for manufacturing high-voltage battery systems. Furthermore, the autonomous shuttles of Rimac’s subsidiary Verne began commercial operations in Zagreb in the spring of 2026, for which dedicated manufacturing capabilities were established in Croatia as well.
With this, Rimac is finally transforming from a pure niche manufacturer of electric performance cars into a diversified technology conglomerate—while, according to Mate Rimac, it is the V16 combustion engine that will once again evoke emotions on the road in the future.