Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac on the Future of Bugatti’s Engines
Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac, known for his innovative electric supercars, believes that Bugatti should continue focusing on internal-combustion engines.
Speaking at the Financial Times Future of the Car conference in London, Rimac emphasized that Bugatti plans to retain its combustion engines for the foreseeable future.
He even hinted at the possibility of the automaker building fuel stations in owners’ homes to ensure they are well-supplied, according to Auto Express.
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Bugatti’s Next Hypercar
Rimac shared that the next Bugatti hypercar, set to replace the Chiron, will be unveiled on June 20. This new model will feature a hybrid powertrain centered around a newly developed V-16 engine. Rimac noted that Bugatti aims to maximize its investment in this engine.
“I don’t see any reason not to make them beyond 2035,” Rimac said. “We have developed a completely new engine and we want to use that engine for a while.”
Emissions Regulations
Rimac expressed confidence about navigating future European emissions regulations, which are expected to challenge the development of gasoline-powered cars.
“I read the regulations and don’t see a reason why it would be impossible—the headlines say combustion-engined cars will be banned from 2035, but you read the fine print and it doesn’t say that anywhere—you can still build them, but there might be some penalties,” he explained.
The Appeal of Gas Engines
During the same conference, Rimac commented on the shifting perceptions of electric vehicles. He observed that as governments push for mandated EV adoption, the allure of these vehicles has diminished, particularly among high-end buyers who now prefer gas engines. Rimac stated that the Rimac brand’s future lies in groundbreaking technology, and that its future cars do not necessarily have to be electric.
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