Eight years of free rapid charging for this electric car, but there's a twist.

author: FutureCar Staff    

Car manufacturers are increasingly offering deals that include discounted or free access to high-speed public charging networks for their best electric vehicles (EVs). This not only reduces the cost of battery top-ups but also enhances the value of the car. Typically, these deals last for a year or provide enough charging for around 1,000 free miles. However, there is one deal that stands out.

For those willing to purchase a Rimac Nevera, an electric hypercar starting at around €2m (£1.74m), there is an offer of eight years of free access to the high-speed Ionity network. While this may seem enticing, there is a catch.

Let's analyze the offer using T3 Maths to put it into perspective. Currently, Ionity chargers are priced at approximately £0.75 per kWh. The cost of the Nevera is equivalent to 2,320,000 kWhs of energy. Dividing this by the car's 120 kWh battery pack, you would need to fully charge the car 19,333 times to recoup your investment.

Considering the claimed 300-mile range of the Nevera (assuming sensible driving), you would need to cover 5,799,900 miles over eight years to break even. This equates to an average of 725,000 miles per year or 1,900 miles per day. To achieve this, you might need to become a chauffeur specializing in long-distance airport runs, preferably on derestricted sections of the German Autobahn, and hire someone to drive at night.

In addition to the mileage, you would also need to pay approximately £90 each time you charge at a superfast, 350 kW Ionity station. Only then would you be able to recoup your £1.74m investment relatively quickly.

While this may not be the typical consumer advice you expect from T3, if you happen to be in the market for a 1,900-horsepower electric hypercar and plan to drive it non-stop for nearly a decade, this deal might be worth considering.

FutureCar Staff