Rimac is Croatia-based EV automaker that is best known for their multi-million dollar hypercar, the Nevera. It has the record for the fastest 0-60 mph time of any production car, goes 256 miles per hour, and sells for $2.2-3 million dollars apiece.
In a big pivot, the automaker has developed a small, affordable, and high-tech self driving robo-taxi, and a service to go with it, promising self-driving cars for hire. It’s a big promise, one that other automakers have struggled with for years. Luckily, Rimac has been exploring autonomy since 2017, and has been granted €200 million to develop robotaxis.
Verne, the self driving vehicle is a unique, two-door hatchback with a unique sloping windscreen, and a total lack of rearview mirrors or even windshield wipers.
As the vehicle is level-4 autonomous, it also lacks a steering wheel altogether, opening up the cabin to a more spacious passenger experience. Indeed, the two-passenger interior looks far more like a luxury lounge than a taxi, including a large touchscreen, reclining lounge chairs, and a circular moonroof.
Starting in Croatia, Verne’s service plan to expand to Europe in the coming years. Learn more on The Verge.
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