Photos: Rimac’s 268 mph speeding EV crushes 0-249-0 mph world record

Rimac’s upgraded electric hypercar, the Nevera R, has shattered 24 new world records, including setting a new top speed record for electric vehicles at 268.2 mph (431.45 km/h). This flagship model, introduced last year with increased power, improved aerodynamics, and reduced weight, notably reclaimed the 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) sprint record with a time of 25.79 seconds—2.04 seconds faster than the previous record held by Koenigsegg’s Jesko Absolut. The Nevera R also improved acceleration times across various benchmarks, such as reaching 60 mph in 1.66 seconds and 300 km/h in 7.89 seconds, demonstrating its exceptional explosive power and sustained high-speed capability. The Nevera R’s performance enhancements stem from a power boost to 1,989 horsepower (up from 1,888 hp in the original Nevera), a weight reduction of