Rimac, known for its electric hypercars, has just unveiled a new solid battery and ultra-powerful electric axles. The idea? To become a major technological player in the electric car industry.
Since its creation in 2009 by the young Croatian engineer Mate Rimac, the brand of the same name has rapidly established itself as a key player in the world of electric sports cars. With the Concept One and its 1,200bhp, followed later by the Nevera, which flirts with 2,000bhp, Rimac has made its mark and proved that electrification doesn’t close the door on thrills. The problem? Making a profit selling hypercars isn’t the easiest thing in the world! So the idea of its founder is to add another string to Rimac’s bow by becoming a technology supplier for other manufacturers, using its cars as a showcase.
Very promising solid state batteries
This autumn, the manufacturer has announced a new solid-state battery. Developed in partnership with ProLogium and Mitsubishi Chemical Group, it has a capacity of 100 kWh and an energy density of around 260 Wh/kg. That’s not bad, but it’s even better when you consider Rimac’s promise of a recharge time of 10-80% in less than seven minutes.
And this is not just a concept or a manifesto, but a presentation ahead of the commercial launch in 2027. While solid batteries are still relatively rare on the market, if Rimac meets the deadline, it will be one of the pioneers in this segment. This is a strategic positioning, since solid batteries are more compact and therefore offer greater range for the same weight as lithium-ion batteries. For many observers, solid batteries represent the future of the electric car.
A major commercial power?
In addition to its future solid-state batteries, Rimac also presented its new generation of electric axles called Sinteg 300 and 550. These are engineering monsters that can deliver up to 11,000 Nm of torque to the wheels. It’s totally insane, and once again, it could convince many manufacturers, especially those looking for high performance, to choose the Croatian manufacturer.
Starting out by producing spectacular hypercars and making a name for himself in the sun, Mate Rimac, like a good engineer, has decided to use the fame he has gained from his cars to start designing parts, starting with batteries, axles and engines. It’s certainly more profitable than selling fifty Nevera…
