New entry! The fastest electric car in the world drives 412 km/h

The fastest production car in the world is the Koenigsegg Agera RS, which achieved an average of 447 km/h in two trips on public roads in 2017. Electric cars still have a long way to go, because the plug record has just been set at 412 km/h.

The Rimac Nevera now wears the crown. He set his record on a test track in Papenburg. There is a large oval with 4 km long straights where speeds of over 400 km/h are possible.

Rimac Nevera in top speed mode

Just like the Bugatti Chiron, the Rimac Nevera has a top speed mode in which the car’s setup guarantees an optimal balance between the least possible drag and sufficient downforce. A side note: Bugatti is now owned by Rimac.

speed of sound

Rimac knows how to put the record attempt into words. “If you reach 412 km/h, you are traveling at a third of the speed of sound. To be able to do that in a road car is incredible.”

Four electric motors with 1940 hp

In order to reach 412 km/h at the end of the straight, the test driver on board the Rimac had to exit the banked corner at 250 km/h. Then the four electric motors of the 1940 hp Nevera did the rest.

Normally limited to 352 km/h

By the way, as a buyer of a Nevera you can’t just drive 412 km/h. Normally, the electric hypercar is limited to 352 km/h. He can certainly go faster, but then a Rimac team has to be there.

Not only to inspect the car thoroughly, but above all to make sure the tires are holding up well. Because at these high speeds you get a lot for your money.