Ever dream of owning a Rimac Nevera, but never could afford it? Or perhaps you thought it would be nice if you could build one yourself, but never got your CV to reach the HR? Well, in either case, we have good news for you because there is this: Rimac Nevera RC Replica by CircuitMess. It is an RC car kit that lets you build a fully functional 1:28-scale replica of the Rimac Nevera and then some.
With the kit, you are invited to roll up your sleeves and assemble the chassis, motors, wheels, and steering mechanism from the ground up. You probably cannot become a Rimac engineer, so this kit will provide you with a quick way of becoming one, well, kind of.
It does not stop there. This is not an ordinary RC kit. If it comes from CircuitMess, you can be assured that there’s more tinkering than just ESCs, servos, and electric motors. In addition to racing it with the custom-built Time Attack controller, you can connect it to a computer and tune it. And by “tune it,” I do mean code your own functions. Like a true engineer, you can program your own driving rules or light shows using CircuitBlocks or C++.
Obviously, the final destination—a.k.a. the finished product and speed-induced adrenaline that stops short of making the rounds at Nürburgring—is not the highlight. The real joy is the journey, in which you will learn how electric cars work and discover the science behind Li-Po batteries, motors, and the engineering of real hypercars.
So, yeah, to call the Rimac Nevera RC Replica an RC car is kind of an insult. It really is a STEM kit that just happens to look like one of the greatest and fastest EVs ever made.
And as far as affordability goes, this one wins hands down. It has a pre-order price that takes 25% off the retail price of US$199, going for just US$149. Shipping is expected to begin sometime in June 2026. ⚡🏎️🔧
Images: Circuit Mess.