Chapter 1
The birth of megawatt power
Chapter 2
Aerodynamics and the weight paradox
Chapter 3
Legacy giants and the hybrid bridge
Chapter 4
The global speed race and the future
YOUR GOAL
Master of The electric hypercar revolution
Ch 1 · The birth of megawatt power
marcus The birth of megawatt power
Megawatt power, yeah! Electric's here to stay! No more gas, a brighter day!
marcus Modern electric hypercars produce over one megawatt of power, equivalent to 1,341 horsepower.
marcus Mate Rimac started by converting his blown-up BMW into an electric racer in 2008.
BETA
marcus Assemble electric powertrains to master the hypercar revolution's shift from gas.
Fun Fact
Rimac battery power: A single Rimac Nevera battery pack produces enough electricity to power an average household for nearly four days.
Glossary
megawatt (noun)
A unit of power equal to one million watts. In 2019, Lotus unveiled the electric Evija, which utilizes a battery pack capable of two megawatts.
A unit of power equal to one million watts. In 2019, Lotus unveiled the electric Evija, which utilizes a battery pack capable of two megawatts.
Quiz
Which electric hypercar set a world record in 2023 by accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 1.74 seconds?
Quiz
What liquid is commonly used in electric hypercar cooling systems to manage battery temperatures?
Quiz
In what year did Mate Rimac begin converting his first electric test car in Croatia?
Quiz
What voltage architecture do most modern electric hypercars use to enable ultra-fast charging and high power output?
Quiz
Which Croatian inventor founded the electric hypercar company that eventually partnered with Bugatti?
Quiz
What is the main safety risk associated with overheating lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles?