20:41 21-10-2025

Bugatti's Tourbillon goes hybrid as Rimac shuns all-electric hypercars

Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac said the company has no intention of switching to fully electric hypercars, noting that the brand’s customers are unwilling to part with the emotions delivered by a combustion engine. The stance reads as a clear nod to what its clientele values most.

The new Bugatti Tourbillon, unveiled in 2025, will be the marque’s first hybrid and is set to enter production in 2026. The model pairs an 8.3-liter V16 developed with Cosworth with three electric motors. Combined output reaches 1,800 hp, the 0–100 km/h sprint takes 2 seconds, and top speed is 445 km/h.

Rimac explained the decision to avoid a fully electric path by pointing to low demand for hyper EVs. Even so, all 250 examples of the Tourbillon, priced from €3.8 million, are already sold, with production scheduled through 2029.

Bugatti is leaning on hybrid technology as what it considers the optimal balance between raw power and emotional engagement. Experts note that this approach could help the company maintain leadership among 2026 sports cars and preserve the brand’s distinctive character. For a marque where sensation counts as much as the figures on a spec sheet, that balance feels essential.