Rimac Technology

Rimac Technology
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive, Electric vehicle components
Founded2021 (2021) (spun off from Rimac Automobili)
FounderMate Rimac
HeadquartersSveta Nedelja, Croatia
ProductsBattery systems, e-Axles, Electronic control units
Number of employees
1,000+
ParentRimac Group
Websiterimac-technology.com

Rimac Technology is a Croatian Automotive industry technology company and Tier 1 supplier specializing in electric vehicle components. A wholly owned subsidiary of Rimac Group, the company designs and manufactures battery systems, e-axles, and electronic control units for premium automotive manufacturers worldwide.[1]

History

Rimac Technology originated as the technology division of Rimac Automobili, the electric hypercar manufacturer founded by Mate Rimac in 2009.[2] Following the 2021 formation of Bugatti Rimac, a joint venture between Rimac (55%) and Porsche (45%)—Rimac Technology was established as an independent entity under the Rimac Group corporate structure to continue supplying electrification technology to external clients.[3][4]

The company is headquartered in Sveta Nedelja, Zagreb County, Croatia, with an additional R&D office in Warwick, United Kingdom.

Rimac Campus

The Rimac Campus is the global headquarters and primary production facility of the Rimac Group, located in Kerestinec in the municipality of Sveta Nedelja, approximately 16 kilometres west of Zagreb city centre. Construction began in October 2021[5] and the facility became fully operational in 2024.[6]

The campus was designed by Croatian architectural firm 3LHD. The site covers 200,000 square metres, with a total investment exceeding €200 million, making it one of the largest construction projects of its kind in Europe at the time of completion.[7] The production facility alone spans over 75,000 square metres and features a continuous profiled metal façade stretching one kilometre in length.[8] The campus was designed without perimeter fencing, making it accessible to members of the public.[9]

Approximately 70 per cent of the campus capacity is dedicated to Rimac Technology, primarily housing large-scale production lines for battery systems and electric drive units destined for global automotive manufacturers. The remainder is occupied by Bugatti Rimac for hypercar development and assembly.[10] The campus hosts assembly of the Rimac Nevera as well as development and production work for the Bugatti Tourbillon.[11]

Products and clients

Rimac Technology supplies electrification technologies to global OEMs, including high-voltage battery packs, e-axle drive units, and electronic control units. Notable clients include Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, and Automobili Pininfarina.[12]

In 2024, Rimac Technology announced a long-term partnership with BMW to co-develop and co-produce high-voltage battery technology for future electric vehicles. The collaboration was described by Automotive Dive as the "largest and most ambitious project [the company has undertaken] yet."[13][14]

In 2025, the company unveiled next-generation solid-state battery technology and advanced e-axle systems at IAA Mobility in Munich, with the solid-state batteries promising up to 30 percent greater energy density.[15]

Leadership

Rimac Technology was founded by Mate Rimac, who served as its chief executive officer from the company's establishment as an independent entity. In February 2026, Rimac Technology announced a leadership transition, with Nurdin Pitarević, who had served as chief operating officer, appointed as chief executive officer. Marko Brkljačić, formerly deputy COO, assumed the role of chief operating officer.[16][17]

Pitarević joined Rimac Technology from Continental and led the company through a period of operational expansion in his role as COO, overseeing the transition of multiple programmes into series production.[18] As CEO, Pitarević is responsible for leading the company's strategic roadmap through 2030, encompassing advanced electrification technologies, digitalised operations, and the development of next-generation solid-state battery technology.[19]

Mate Rimac continues to support the business in his role as President of the Rimac Group, while focusing primarily on Bugatti Rimac, where he serves as CEO.[20]

References

  1. ^ "Porsche raises stake in electric car and components maker Rimac Automobili". TechCrunch. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  2. ^ "Rimac Automobili founder Mate Rimac shares lessons from bootstrapping an EV company". TechCrunch. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  3. ^ "VW offloads Bugatti to Rimac to form new EV company Bugatti-Rimac". TechCrunch. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  4. ^ "Rimac and Bugatti join forces to make the hypercars of the future". Top Gear. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  5. ^ "Construction starts on Rimac's mega campus in Croatia". Croatia Week. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Rimac Campus opens doors and showcases Croatian innovation". Total Croatia News. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Rimac shares update on €200 million Zagreb campus". Croatia Week. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  8. ^ "Rimac Campus". 3LHD. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Construction starts on Rimac's mega campus in Croatia". Croatia Week. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Discover Croatia's futuristic Rimac Campus, the largest automotive complex in southeast Europe". Dispatches Europe. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Rimac Campus opens doors and showcases Croatian innovation". Total Croatia News. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Rimac to supply batteries for next generation of electric BMWs". Autocar. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  13. ^ "Rimac and BMW Take On the Electric Future Together". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  14. ^ "BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs". Automotive Dive. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  15. ^ "Rimac's Solid-State Batteries Promise to Bring More Power and Less Weight to the Next Bugatti". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  16. ^ "Mate Rimac steps back as Rimac Technologies CEO". evo. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  17. ^ "Rimac Technology announces leadership transition". Professional Motorsport World. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  18. ^ "Rimac Technology announces leadership transition". Professional Motorsport World. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  19. ^ "Mate Rimac steps back as Rimac Technologies CEO". evo. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  20. ^ "Mate Rimac transitions from Rimac Technology CEO role to focus on Bugatti leadership". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
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