Case Study: Rimac Automobili achieves 70% faster development of the Concept One electric hypercar with SOLIDWORKS

Advancing high-performance electric vehicle design with SOLIDWORKS® Solutions

Rimac Automobili, a Croatian developer of high‑performance electric vehicles, faced the challenge of rapidly engineering the Rimac Concept One and advancing electric‑drive, battery and vehicle systems with a small team new to automotive development. To meet aggressive deadlines and overcome technical hurdles, Rimac relied on SolidWorks design and simulation tools—specifically SOLIDWORKS Professional and SOLIDWORKS Premium—to support fast 3D modeling, analysis and validation.

Using SolidWorks’ integrated design and simulation solutions, Rimac optimized chassis and suspension components for strength and weight, validated designs without time‑consuming prototypes, and even developed novel solutions like a spring‑loaded battery bracket. The results: completion of the Concept One in six months, a 70% reduction in expected development time, eliminated prototyping cycles, production of multiple units, and company growth of 400% over three years.

Rimac Automobili

Boris Tarnovski

Mechanical Engineer