BMW is partnering with Rimac, a Croatian electric hypercar specialist, to power its next-generation vehicles with advanced electric vehicle batteries. Rimac’s technology division has agreed to supply batteries for BMW’s forthcoming electric vehicle lineup.
Rimac will supply BMW with electric vehicle batteries.
Rimac Tech has embarked on its largest and most ambitious project to date. Rimac’s wholly-owned subsidiary is a leading Tier 1 tech provider.
Rimac Automobili, renowned for its groundbreaking Nevera electric hypercar, occupies a prominent position beneath the corporate’s collaborative venture with Bugatti.
As part of a long-term agreement, Rimac is set to supply high-performance electric vehicle batteries to BMW Group’s forthcoming new-generation electric models, expected to debut in the latter half of the 2020s.
Rimac has announced a partnership that will necessitate identifying and resolving minute details related to battery manufacturing processes on their campus near Zagreb, Croatia. The majority of the campus will likely be dedicated to housing the BMW facility.
“My entrepreneurial journey began when, at 20, I converted a 1984 BMW 3 Series into an electric vehicle in my garage, making it fitting that I’m now partnering with the BMW Group.”
As its founder declares, this partnership marks a pivotal moment for Rimac Tech, transforming its humble origins into a significant collaboration with BMW that solidifies its growth trajectory.
Rimac has declared its partnership marks a pivotal shift for the company, as it transitions from being a niche supplier of high-performance products to embracing high-volume manufacturing capabilities.
No financial details have been disclosed. The two companions plan to release further details about their collaboration at a future date.
By diversifying its supplier base, BMW currently procures batteries from five international sites, while planning to establish next-generation electric vehicle battery production facilities in the United States, Mexico, Hungary, and China.
The German automaker revealed its innovative Neue Klasse in September, offering a sneak peek at the model’s cutting-edge technology and sleek design. BMW asserts that its revamped electric vehicle lineup will boast 30% increased range, charge at 30% faster rates, and exhibit a 25% efficiency boost.
BMW’s Neue Klasse will harness the power of its sixth-generation eDrive motors in combination with innovative spherical battery cells to significantly enhance efficiency and range. New fashion trends are expected to debut in 2025.
