Meeting the world’s fastest electric car, the Rimac Nevera, at a charging post in Milton Keynes may not seem like the most obvious location. However, with the car’s chief engineer and limited time together, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore how this hypercar performs as an everyday sports car on the road.

The Croatian creation is required in pristine condition tomorrow at the Salon Privé concours in London, where potential buyers can admire and potentially order one. So, before that, we’ll hit the road and experience what it’s like to drive this car under normal conditions.

For me, this aspect is just as important as its impressive top speed of 258mph. I’m not claiming to be completely accustomed to 1877bhp hypercars, but the traditional question of “how fast can it go?” is not as relevant today. Discovering the top speed of even modest sports cars is now reserved for manufacturer test drivers or those serving time in prison.

As we make our way through the picturesque areas of Bedfordshire, passing towns, villages, and suburban buses, and eventually reaching the narrow, winding, and poorly surfaced B-roads typical of the British driving experience, Matija Renić, the chief engineer, jokes about forgetting his pace notes. It’s a humorous reminder of the daunting task of driving a 1.99-meter-wide, £2.4 million hypercar that aims to go from 0 to 62mph in just 1.95 seconds.

Fortunately, Renić assures me that the Nevera is not a one-trick pony. With its four electric independent motors, nearly 2000 horsepower, and impressive torque, he claims that it’s both interesting and entertaining to drive, even on challenging roads like these.

I contemplate the significance of this statement. Renić explains, “It was one of the main goals for us. Many people in the company are enthusiasts about petrol-powered cars, or ‘gearheads’ as some would say. Our aim was to create an electric car that is engaging and fun to drive. Ultimately, it’s a driver’s car.”