On April 9, Croatian electric vehicle (EV) technology solutions provider, Rimac Technology, announced a long-term partnership with BMW Group to provide high-voltage battery units for the German automotive manufacturer’s model generations scheduled for the second half of this decade. This collaboration is a significant milestone for Rimac Technology as it represents the largest and most ambitious project they have undertaken to date.
To support this partnership, Rimac Technology will establish sophisticated automated production lines for batteries at the Rimac Campus near Zagreb, the Croatian capital. A substantial portion of the campus will be dedicated to this project, demonstrating the company’s commitment to working with BMW Group. The company believes that their strengths and expertise complement each other in a productive way, with BMW Group bringing expertise in battery and electric drive systems acquired over more than 15 years.
Further details about the strategic partnership, including its scope and content, will be disclosed at a later stage by Rimac Technology. The Rimac Group, led by CEO Mate Rimac, is the majority shareholder of Bugatti Rimac, which manufactures the Bugatti Chiron, and the sole stakeholder of Rimac Technology. Wholly owned and operated by the Rimac Group, Rimac Technology is a leading provider of electrification technologies, focusing on 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 through designing
