Rimac wants to power your next EV

When you hear the name Rimac, your mind probably jumps to multi-million-dollar electric hypercars like the Nevera, a machine that literally redefines the very meaning of fast. The Croatian company has been the poster child for extreme EV performance for years. But at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Rimac made it clear that its ambitions go far beyond building dream cars for the super-rich.

The company is stepping out from behind the velvet rope, revealing a new line of technology, including a groundbreaking solid-state battery platform, designed to power a whole new generation of mainstream electric cars.

The star of Rimac's show is undoubtedly its new battery platform built with solid-state cells. Solid-state batteries have been the "next big thing" in the EV world for a while now, promising to be lighter, safer, and hold more energy than the lithium-ion batteries used in today's electric cars. Rimac is turning that promise into a product other automakers can buy.

Thanks to the partnership with cell manufacturer ProLogium and materials expert Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Rimac has developed a complete package that solves many of the challenges of current battery technology. Specific energy density figures haven't been disclosed yet, but the company is positioning this product as a premium, next-generation solution for automakers looking for a competitive edge.

Understanding that not every car needs cutting-edge, future-forward technology right away, Rimac also unveiled more conventional battery solutions ready for today's market. The "Evo" line is a practical platform based on the popular 46XX cylindrical cells, similar to what other major EV makers use, wrapped in an advanced thermoplastic composite housing.

For even greater flexibility, a "Hybrid" line offers a modular cell-to-pack design using either high-energy or high-power cells. This three-tiered strategy shows that Rimac isn't just focused on one far-off goal; it's creating a toolbox of battery solutions that can fit a wide range of electric cars, from city runabouts to performance EVs.

Of course, batteries only store the energy; you still need a way to turn it into motion. Rimac Technology also introduced a new family of incredibly compact and powerful drive units. The SINTEG 300 & 550 e-axles integrate the motor, inverter, and gearbox into a single, tidy unit. Thanks to a patented lightweight rotor that can spin up to a dizzying 25,000 rpm, these units deliver impressive power and torque densities of over 8 kW per kilogram and 90 Nm per kilogram, respectively.

In simple terms, they pack a massive punch in a small package. With power outputs ranging from 150 kW to 360 kW and axle torque from 1,844 lb-ft to 4,610 lb-ft, these e-axles are versatile enough to power anything from a sporty hatchback to a large family SUV.

For vehicles that need even more muscle, Rimac has an answer as well. The company revealed its dual-motor "XXL axle," a beast of a drive unit validated to produce over 8,110 lb-ft of torque at the axle with a peak efficiency of over 95%.

Rimac confirmed that this powerhouse will go into production in 2026 for a major global automaker, proving that its technology is as powerful as it is robust and reliable enough to be mass-produced for demanding, high-volume applications.

This comprehensive product launch is a major shift for the company. Rimac has used its hypercars as a high-stakes research and development lab, pushing the limits of what electric powertrains can do. Now, it's taking all that knowledge and making it available for the wider automotive industry.

With a new $234 million, 95,000-square-meter campus in Croatia capable of producing tens of thousands of units per month, and a client list that already includes names like Porsche and BMW Group, Rimac has become a critical technology supplier ready to shape the future of electric cars we all might one day drive.

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