As the electric car market grows day by day, more and more cars to electric motor getting together. Even sports cars, known for their large-volume engines, are now equipped with electric power units. Known for electric supercar models Rimac is on its way to becoming one of the most important members of this trend. Known for its partnership with Porsche, the brand electric hypercar will strengthen its hand in the market.
Rimac aims to increase its claim with new investments
Rimac Groupin a statement made the other day, is on the way to develop electric cars and become a global brand. 500 million euros He said he was raising funds. With new investments from Porsche, Softbank Vision Fund 2 and Goldman Sachs, the company 2 billion euros has gained value.
Bugatti took an important step in electric car
Bugatti has joined forces with electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac. They will share resources and expertise in a bilateral partnership.
With the new investment PorscheWhile maintaining 24 percent of Rimac shares, the founder and CEO of the brand Mate Rimac will remain the largest shareholder. Mate Rimac made the following statements about the new investments:
SoftBank is the world’s largest technology investor and Goldman is a huge financial investor. While the company can handle itself in the hypercar business, this investment is crucial both for the development of the company’s Rimac Technology subsidiary and for Rimac’s future IPO prospects.
New investment fund, to recruit talented engineers, for Rimac’s Zagreb headquarters set up in Croatia 200 million dollars build a campus and electric cars The battery will be used to develop and manufacture software and other components.
Above all, the CEO said the money will help Rimac stay independent from the bigger automakers. Mate Rimac, Porsche and HyundaiAlthough it is positive for them to have shareholders, they say that they do not want to be completely dependent on these brands.
Rimac merged its hypercar division with French supercar manufacturer Bugatti in November. new Bugatti Rimac The company, which is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 1.85 seconds. 1,914 hp in strength Rimac Nevera developing the model. introduced last year electric hypercar It is planned to be on the roads in the summer.
Rimac has partnerships with Automobili Pininfarina, Koenigsegg and Aston Martin as well as its shareholders Porsche and Hyundai. So what do you think about electric supercar models? You can share your views with us in the comments section.