Rimac solid-state battery aims for Bugatti hypercar by 2030
Rimac advances solid-state battery for a Bugatti by 2030, and scales high-output e-axles
Rimac solid-state battery aims for Bugatti hypercar by 2030
Rimac Technology readies a 100 kWh solid-state battery, 20-30% higher density and 30 kg lighter, targeting a Bugatti by 2030, scaling e-axles in Zagreb.
2025-12-10T21:58:04+03:00
2025-12-10T21:58:04+03:00
2025-12-10T21:58:04+03:00
Rimac Technology’s engineering arm is preparing a solid-state battery that could find its way into a new Bugatti around 2030. In an interview with industry outlets, COO Nurdin Pitaravic said the company has already moved well along: testing is expected to begin soon, and the plan is to bring the technology to market toward the end of the decade. The timeline sounds ambitious yet plausible for a niche application.The project is moving ahead with cell maker ProLogium and composite-materials experts, with the focus not only on chemistry but also on the pack’s structure. A prototype 100 kWh pack is said to deliver 20–30% higher energy density than a conventional battery of comparable size, while cutting roughly 30 kg thanks to an ultra-rigid, lightweight composite case. Faster charging and improved safety are also promised. If these figures hold up in validation, the blend of density and mass reduction could prove more valuable for top-end EVs than raw power alone.Rimac is open about the niche strategy: the target is premium components and limited production runs, not mass-market packs for everyday EVs. Solid-state costs are expected to near current NMC levels by the mid-2030s, but the clear commercial logic lies in high-priced, tech-forward vehicles. That focus tracks with where early solid-state economics are most likely to add real value.In parallel, Rimac Technology is developing high-output e-axles—compact modules combining motor, gearbox, and electronics for EVs and hybrids—and is building a production base in Zagreb to manufacture tens of thousands of these components each month. Scaling drivetrain modules alongside the battery effort points to a broader push to master the core hardware stack.
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2025
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Rimac advances solid-state battery for a Bugatti by 2030, and scales high-output e-axles
Rimac Technology readies a 100 kWh solid-state battery, 20-30% higher density and 30 kg lighter, targeting a Bugatti by 2030, scaling e-axles in Zagreb.
Michael Powers, Editor
Rimac Technology’s engineering arm is preparing a solid-state battery that could find its way into a new Bugatti around 2030. In an interview with industry outlets, COO Nurdin Pitaravic said the company has already moved well along: testing is expected to begin soon, and the plan is to bring the technology to market toward the end of the decade. The timeline sounds ambitious yet plausible for a niche application.
The project is moving ahead with cell maker ProLogium and composite-materials experts, with the focus not only on chemistry but also on the pack’s structure. A prototype 100 kWh pack is said to deliver 20–30% higher energy density than a conventional battery of comparable size, while cutting roughly 30 kg thanks to an ultra-rigid, lightweight composite case. Faster charging and improved safety are also promised. If these figures hold up in validation, the blend of density and mass reduction could prove more valuable for top-end EVs than raw power alone.
Rimac is open about the niche strategy: the target is premium components and limited production runs, not mass-market packs for everyday EVs. Solid-state costs are expected to near current NMC levels by the mid-2030s, but the clear commercial logic lies in high-priced, tech-forward vehicles. That focus tracks with where early solid-state economics are most likely to add real value.
In parallel, Rimac Technology is developing high-output e-axles—compact modules combining motor, gearbox, and electronics for EVs and hybrids—and is building a production base in Zagreb to manufacture tens of thousands of these components each month. Scaling drivetrain modules alongside the battery effort points to a broader push to master the core hardware stack.
