The Rimac Nevera, a hypercar EV priced at more than $2 million, became the subject of an unusual moment after an owner struggled to open its door. A video posted on Instagram shows the owner repeatedly trying to unlock the door, including with the keys, before eventually getting it open.
Rimac Nevera Owner Struggles With Door
The Nevera represents the extreme end of EV performance, combining hypercar credentials with silent electric power. With ownership costing more than $2 million, the car also comes with expectations that its systems will work reliably.
Instagram user harisraja7861 posted a video showing a Nevera owner unable to open the vehicle’s door. The owner appeared to struggle for an extended period and even attempted to use the keys, but the door would not open.
According to the video, the owner eventually contacted a representative from Rimac. That representative was the company’s owner himself, Mate Rimac. After the prolonged attempt, the owner was ultimately able to open the door.
Why Modern Car Doors Are Under Scrutiny
No specific reason or error has been provided for the door glitch shown in the video. The incident nevertheless highlights broader concerns surrounding increasingly complex vehicle doors and door handles.
Doors have become a significant focus within the automotive industry despite being among the simplest features of a vehicle. Automakers have increasingly redesigned how doors and handles operate, with some systems relying on electronic components.
Electronic doors and handles can malfunction in some circumstances, potentially leaving occupants trapped inside a vehicle after a road accident. Such incidents have also made vehicle door operation a matter of intense scrutiny by government regulators around the world because of their connection to fatalities during crashes.
When Simplicity May Be the Better Approach
Some automakers have responded by moving back toward simpler door designs, treating a door as a component that should be easy and effortless to use.
Other automakers continue pursuing increasingly unconventional door and handle designs, hoping the trend gains wider acceptance and that regulators ease their scrutiny.
The Nevera episode adds another example to the debate over whether increasingly sophisticated automotive technology always improves the ownership experience, particularly when a basic function such as opening a door does not work as expected.
