Michael SatterfieldHigh above the clouds on a frozen lake in the Swiss Alps, Rimac chose a fitting stage to introduce the most personal version of its electric hypercar yet. At 1,800 meters above sea level, with snow crunching underfoot and engines echoing across ice, the first Rimac Nevera R Founder’s Edition made its public debut at The I.C.E. St. Moritz.
Finished in a striking two-tone livery, the car wears Cote d’Azur gloss across its upper body and Titanium Silver below, divided by a razor-sharp color break that highlights the Rimac Nevera R’s low, aggressive posture. A nearly hairline central roof stripe, just two millimeters at its thinnest point, carries Rimac’s cravat motif and subtle circuit-inspired graphics. It is the sort of detail that only reveals itself once you slow down and look closely, which feels intentional for a car capable of crossing continents in seconds.
This moment marked the first public appearance of the Rimac Nevera R Founder’s Edition, shown in a static display alongside Mate Rimac’s own Nevera. While the Founder’s car stayed still, Rimac planned to take his personal car out onto the frozen lake the following day, because if you are going to build the world’s most advanced electric hypercar, you might as well use it in the least forgiving environment possible.
A Very Special Rimac Nevera R
Customer deliveries of the Rimac Nevera R began late last year, but the Founder’s Edition sits at the very top of Rimac’s offering. Limited to just ten examples worldwide and fully allocated within a week of its private reveal, it is less about exclusivity for its own sake and more about access. Owners begin with a deeply personal configuration session at the Rimac Campus in Zagreb, working directly with Rimac, design director Frank Heyl, and the team using advanced V RED visualization software. From there, the relationship only deepens.
Founder’s Edition ownership opens doors most hypercar buyers never see. Priority invitations to future product previews, direct access to the halls of Rimac Group, Bugatti Rimac, and Rimac Technology, participation in performance showcases and record runs, and even input into research and development discussions all come standard. It is less a car purchase and more a long-term membership in Rimac’s inner circle.
The St. Moritz car itself offers a glimpse into how far that personalization can go. Inside, Indigo Blue leather wraps the dashboard and seats, contrasted by a Silver driver’s seat and bespoke stitching throughout. The center console is finished in tinted black matte carbon, switchgear anodized in dark grey satin, and the roof stripe stitching combines silver and dark blue. One especially human touch sees Mate Rimac’s signature and those of key team members permanently applied to the door sills in silver marker, a reminder that this machine was built by people, not algorithms.
Underneath the bespoke details sits the most extreme evolution of the Nevera platform to date. The Rimac Nevera R shifts the car’s character from hyper grand tourer to hyper sports car, delivering 2,107 horsepower through four individual motors, managed by Rimac’s next-generation all-wheel torque-vectoring system. Recently honored with a Red Dot Award for product design, the Nevera R has already rewritten the record books, including a verified 0-60 mph time of 1.66 seconds and a top speed of 268.2 mph. In 2025 alone, it set 24 world records.
Aerodynamic revisions increase downforce by 15 percent over the standard Nevera, while new Michelin Cup 2 tires cut understeer by 10 percent and boost lateral grip by 5 percent. Around the Nardo Handling Track, those changes translate to a lap time nearly four seconds quicker. Power comes from Rimac’s next-generation 108 kWh battery pack, enabling the car to reach 186 mph in just 8.66 seconds without sacrificing the refinement expected at this level.
After the St. Moritz handover, each Founder’s Edition owner will receive specialist driver training from Rimac’s test team, the same group that logged tens of thousands of development miles in the Nevera program. Rimac himself oversees the delivery of all ten cars, reinforcing the idea that this is as much about the relationship as it is about raw numbers.
Held January 30 and 31, The I.C.E. St. Moritz has quickly become one of Europe’s most compelling automotive gatherings, bringing historic racers and modern hypercars together on a frozen lake that demands respect. For Rimac, unveiling the Nevera R Founder’s Edition here felt natural. It is a place where cars are not hidden away, but driven, shared, and experienced in full view of the world.
With total Rimac Nevera R production capped at 40 units, these ten Founder’s Editions represent the most complete expression of Rimac’s philosophy. Cutting-edge technology, obsessive attention to detail, and an open door into the future of the brand. On a frozen lake in the Alps, the message was clear. This is not just about building the fastest electric hypercar on the planet. It is about building a community around it, one owner at a time.
Quick Facts: Rimac Nevera R Founder’s Edition
- Vehicle: Rimac Nevera R Founder’s Edition
- Public debut: The I.C.E. St. Moritz, Switzerland
- Elevation: 1,800 meters above sea level
- Production: Limited to 10 Founder’s Edition cars
- Total Rimac Nevera R production: 40 units worldwide
- Power output: 2,107 horsepower
- Drivetrain: Four electric motors with next-generation all-wheel torque vectoring
- Battery: 108 kWh Rimac next-generation battery pack
- 0 to 60 mph: 1.66 seconds
- Top speed: 268.2 mph
- Acceleration to 300 km per hour: 8.66 seconds
- World records: 24 records set in 2025
- Downforce increase: 15 percent over standard Nevera
- Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
- Handling improvement: 10 percent reduction in understeer, 5 percent increase in lateral grip
- Lap time improvement: Nearly 4 seconds faster at Nardo Handling Track
- Exterior finish shown: Cote d’Azur gloss over Titanium Silver
- Interior highlights: Indigo Blue leather, silver driver’s seat, bespoke stitching
- Award: Red Dot Award for product design
- Event dates: January 30 and 31
FAQ
What is the Rimac Nevera R Founder’s Edition?
It is the most exclusive version of the Nevera R, limited to just ten cars and offering a highly personalized ownership experience directly with Rimac.
Where did the Nevera R Founder’s Edition debut?
Its first public appearance took place at The I.C.E. St. Moritz on a frozen lake in the Swiss Alps.
How many Founder’s Edition cars are being built?
Only ten Founder’s Edition examples will be produced worldwide.
How powerful is the Rimac Nevera R?
The Nevera R produces 2,107 horsepower from four electric motors.
What performance records has the Nevera R set?
It has set 24 world records, including a verified 0 to 60 mph time of 1.66 seconds and a top speed of 268.2 mph.
What makes the Founder’s Edition different from a standard Nevera R?
Founder’s Edition owners receive deep personalization, direct access to Rimac leadership and facilities, priority invitations, driver training, and involvement in future product development activities.
What changes were made to improve handling?
Aerodynamic revisions increase downforce by 15 percent, while Michelin Cup 2 tires reduce understeer by 10 percent and improve lateral grip by 5 percent.
How many total Nevera R models will be built?
Total Nevera R production is capped at 40 cars.
Photos courtesy of Rimac
Such a great looking car.
Seeing this alongside all the other amazing cars at I.C.E. this year was amazing.
Cars you never see actually being used outside of these kind of events.
I need to get invited to this event
such a stunning car at one of the most amazing events in the world
Michael, I have said this before about your site, but I can’t get enough of your wisdom and genius of your
writing. I read almost everything on your site. The I.C.E. article was great, what with all the cars shown.
The Bronco article at Johnson valley was very good. I raced dirt bikes a long time ago and that was a staging area for camping, starting and pit crews. Keep up the good work, my friend.