In a momentous development within the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), Rimac Technology, a prominent provider of EV technology solutions based in Croatia, has announced a significant collaboration with BMW Group. This long-term partnership will entail Rimac Technology supplying high-voltage battery units for BMW’s model generations planned for the latter half of this decade.
Rimac Technology’s press release underscores the company’s commitment to advancing EV technology and its mission to deliver larger volumes of advanced battery systems. According to the press release, this collaboration with BMW Group represents a significant milestone for Rimac Technology, marking the company’s most substantial and ambitious project to date.
As part of the partnership, Rimac Technology will be establishing sophisticated automated production lines for batteries at the Rimac Campus near the Croatian capital Zagreb. This dedicated infrastructure underscores the company’s dedication to the collaboration with BMW Group.
The collaboration between Rimac Technology and BMW Group is underpinned by the belief that the respective strengths and expertise of the two companies will complement each other productively. BMW Group’s extensive experience in battery and electric drive systems spanning over 15 years will undoubtedly contribute to the success of this venture.
While the specific details of the partnership are yet to be released, Rimac Technology has assured that more information about the strategic tie-up, its scope, and content will be made available at a later stage.
Significantly, the Rimac Group, under the leadership of CEO Mate Rimac, holds the majority stake in Bugatti Rimac, the producer of the renowned Bugatti Chiron, and is the sole stakeholder of Rimac Technology.
Operating under the ownership of the Rimac Group, Rimac Technology is recognised as a leading provider of electrification technologies. The company’s primary focus lies in the engineering, development, production, and supply of battery systems and electric drive units. Recently, Rimac Technology has expanded its portfolio by establishing the Rimac Energy division, dedicated to advancing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) technology within Europe.
The partnership between Rimac Technology and BMW Group marks an exciting new chapter in the realm of EV technology, promising advancements in high-voltage battery units and electric drive systems for future BMW models. The collaboration brings together the unique expertise of both companies, paving the way for innovation and progress in the field of electric mobility.