Bugatti Confirms what enthusiasts suspected: Rimac is far from finished with BMW. According to a report by CARBUZZ.COM, Rimac CEO Mate Rimac told Automotive News that two more vehicles are coming with Bavaria.
Bugatti Confirms Two More BMW Collaborations
The BMW i7 deal is the proof of concept. Before BMW awarded the contract, it tested samples from several battery makers. Rimac played its best card by sending executives to Croatia, where the foundations and support pillars of a new line already stood.
Croatian Factory Floor Won the Contract
Mate Rimac was blunt about the stakes. “To win that business, we had to be better than everyone on the market, both technically and commercially,” he said. Competing against China is never easy, especially in batteries. Its Nevera R hardware proves the firm understands high-output packs, and that know-how carried over into the BMW talks.
Mystery Projects and an i5 Hunch
Mate Rimac stayed tight-lipped on specifics. Beyond confirming two vehicles, he offered no names, and that discipline frustrates anyone hungry for details. Still, the updated i5 Life Cycle Impulse makes sense, since it shares the CLAR platform with the i7 and could use the same Gen6 battery technology.
Our hope rests with the rumored electric iZ4 roadster. On paper, Rimac engineering could bring Nevera aggression to a BMW roadster. For corner-carving purists, that prospect is genuinely delicious.
Why Purists Should Pay Attention
Rimac already counts Hyundai and Porsche among its partners, so its supplier credibility is real. Ultimately, the proof will come on the road, where chassis composure and throttle response matter more than spreadsheets. Even so, BMW appears pleased with the early results, and that is a promising sign for drivers.
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Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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