One of the most extreme electric cars ever built is about to leave the production line for good. Rimac founder Mate Rimac has confirmed that the Nevera hypercar will end production by the end of 2026, after only 71 cars, far fewer than the number originally planned. Here is what happened, how the numbers break down, and what comes next.
Quick Highlights
- Total production: 71 cars, made up of 51 Neveras and 20 Nevera Rs
- Originally planned: 150 Neveras plus 40 Nevera Rs, about 190 cars in total
- The last 10 Nevera Rs are being completed, with all deliveries due before the end of 2026
- Power: 1,888hp for the Nevera and 2,107hp for the Nevera R
- No successor has been announced
What Was Announced?
Mate Rimac shared the news in a video on Instagram, filmed while walking along the Nevera production line. He said production would finish with 71 cars. The Nevera began life as the C_Two concept in 2018, with deliveries starting in 2022, which makes its production run quite short for a flagship model.
The Numbers
| Model | Planned | Built | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimac Nevera | 150 | 51 | 1,888hp |
| Rimac Nevera R | 40 | 20 | 2,107hp (1,571 kW) |
| Total | 190 | 71 | – |
Some outlets quote only the 150 standard cars as the original target, which is why you may see different numbers online. Of the 20 Nevera Rs, ten belong to the Founder’s Edition, which customers configured together with Mate Rimac and which have been delivered since January 2026.
What the Nevera Achieved
- A claimed top speed of 431.45 km/h for the Nevera R
- The record for the fastest speed in reverse, at 275.74 km/h
- A reported Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes 5.298 seconds
The Nevera started at around US$2.2 million (about AED 8.08 million), which made it one of the most expensive electric cars ever sold.
Why Did It End Early?
Rimac has not blamed a single cause. Reports note that Nevera orders peaked in 2025, and Mate Rimac himself said that blistering acceleration is no longer a rare selling point for wealthy buyers now that much cheaper electric saloons can reach 100 km/h in under three seconds. He still calls the Nevera a success, and credits it with making possible Rimac’s factory, its technology business and the Bugatti Tourbillon.
The Bugatti Connection
Mate Rimac now also runs Bugatti. The Bugatti Tourbillon, a V16 hybrid, is reported to have sold out its planned run of 250 cars. Reports do not claim that the Tourbillon caused the Nevera’s early end, and no link has been confirmed. Rimac’s focus has moved from record-breaking electric hypercars to a broader technology business that also supplies other carmakers.
What Comes Next?
Rimac has not announced a successor to the Nevera. No UAE-specific information was announced, so collectors interested in the final cars should contact Rimac directly. With only 71 built, the Nevera will be considerably rarer than planned, which could help its long-term collector appeal.
Final Thoughts
The Nevera redefined what an electric hypercar could do, even if the sales numbers did not follow. Do you think electric hypercars have a future, or will V16 hybrids take over? Tell us in the comments.
