Rimac Automobili has set an official world record for the fastest reverse speed ever achieved by a production vehicle, using the Nevera electric hypercar to go where no production car has gone before — just in the opposite direction than usual.
The Record Run
The Nevera completed the reverse speed record attempt on a closed course, achieving a speed that shattered any previous benchmark for production vehicle reverse capability. The electric drivetrain is central to the achievement — instantaneous torque delivery in reverse is mechanically simpler for an EV than for a combustion-powered car, since there’s no need for reverse gear linkage or the limitations that come with it.
Why Washington, D.C. Was Invoked
Rimac’s promotional framing around the record cheekily referenced Washington, D.C. — suggesting the Nevera’s reverse capability would be particularly useful in a city famous for its political reversals. It’s the kind of brand-aware humor that plays well in automotive media, even if the engineering achievement stands entirely on its own without the editorial commentary.
The Nevera’s Place in the EV Landscape
With over 1,900 horsepower and a sub-two-second 0-60 time, the Nevera has consistently been at the performance frontier of what electric vehicles can do. The reverse record is more novelty than practical benchmark, but it reinforces Rimac’s position as a company willing to push the full performance envelope of its platform — in every direction available.
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