Hypercar maker Rimac has opened a brand new R&D workplace within the UK specializing in engineering electrical automobile battery programs.
Rimac stated it is going to make use of as much as 30 individuals within the workplace, which is positioned in Warwick, central England, close to the headquarters of Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover.
“British engineers are world-class within the discipline of electrification and future mobility,” CEO Mate Rimac stated in a statement.
Rimac additionally builds and develops high-electrical elements for automotive corporations in addition to creating its personal automobiles.
The corporate is 24 % owned by Porsche after a recent cash injection by the German automaker. Porsche Chief Monetary Officer Lutz Meschke stated in March that he sees “a certain likelihood” the two brands will co-operate.
Rimac additionally has been linked to a potential takeover of Volkswagen Group’s Bugatti hypercar model.
The Croatian firm can be 14 % owned by Hyundai-Kia, in addition to Chinese language battery maker Camel Group, which has a 19 % stake.
Mate Rimac signaled his intention to open a UK R&D center on a go to to the nation on the finish of 2019 .
“I imagine the UK is the very best place on this planet for automotive expertise,” he informed Automotive Information Europe throughout the go to.
Rimac is working with Aston Martin on battery programs for the UK automaker’s upcoming Valkyrie hypercar. The corporate has additionally labored with Jaguar Land Rover previously, however at present doesn’t have any tasks with the British automaker, a spokesperson stated.
In July final yr, Rimac employed former Aston Martin chief engineer Chris Porritt.
Porrit beforehand labored for JLR earlier than shifting first to Tesla after which Apple, the place he had a senior position within the tech firm’s Particular Tasks Group.
This yr, Rimac will launch its second hypercar, the full-electric C_Two, which produces 1,914 hp and accelerates from a 0-62 mph (100 kph) in underneath 2 seconds.
