Rimac, the corporate that gained world recognition for its Nevera hypercar, is ready to enterprise into new territory. The automaker is increasing into mass-market mobility with its Project 3 Mobility initiative.

Rimac will debut an autonomous robotaxi early this yr as a pilot prototype with business operations deliberate for 2026. While particular particulars concerning the challenge are restricted, Autocar stories that Rimac has confirmed that improvement of the robotaxi is being supported, partly, by Kia. Founder and CEO Mate Rimac advised the publication that Rimac needs to “change the lives of more people” by offering accessible and eco-friendly city transport.

The car will reportedly have the potential to function with out human enter. Rimac’s complete plan consists of the event of supporting infrastructure similar to chargers, storage hubs, and parking areas. Mate Rimac describes the robotaxi as “a car but a completely different type.”

Rimac’s discreet strategy to unveiling the robotaxi stems from a deliberate technique to keep away from “underdelivering.” Project 3 operates as a stand-alone model throughout the Rimac Group portfolio, distinct from each the high-performance supercar maker and Bugatti.