Bugatti Rimac CEO, Mate Rimac, has proposed an innovative idea: bundling a home fuel station with the purchase of a Bugatti. Rimac, the visionary behind the Nevera and Concept One electric hypercars, is considering making it easier for owners to refuel their combustion-engine cars at home.

Rimac, a 36-year-old Croatian entrepreneur, believes the internal combustion engine (ICE) has a future, potentially with synthetic fuels rather than fossil fuels. Speaking at the Financial Times' Future of the Car Summit in London, he shared his vision: "You could even make some beautiful Bugatti fuel stations for the homes of owners, using synthetic fuels."

This idea aligns with the industry shift toward synthetic fuels. Porsche, which owns 45 percent of Bugatti Rimac, has been producing eFuel at a pilot plant in Chile since December 2022. This fuel is made from water and carbon dioxide using wind energy, allowing internal combustion engines to operate with nearly CO2-neutral emissions. The plant aims to produce about 14.5 million gallons annually by the mid-2020s and increase to 145 million gallons by 2027. While this is a small fraction of the global demand, it's a significant start.

Rimac didn't explicitly mention the Porsche connection, but using eFuel in a Bugatti isn't far-fetched. Bugatti cars are produced in limited numbers (450 Veyrons and 500 Chirons) and driven infrequently, so the demand for fuel would be low.

Additionally, Bugatti is set to unveil a new hypercar on June 20. This model will be completely new, with no parts carried over from the Nevera or Chiron. Rimac mentioned it will feature an evolutionary exterior design and "some crazy things" inside, with an emphasis on enhanced quality.

A highlight of the new model is the new V-16 engine. This naturally aspirated powerhouse is nearly 40 inches long and represents a significant innovation. Rimac said it’s a completely new engine that Bugatti plans to use “for a while.” Its lifespan is expected to extend beyond 2035, even with the European Union's upcoming sales ban on new cars with harmful emissions. This is possible due to an exemption for vehicles running on synthetic fuel, influenced by pressure from Germany.

This exemption encourages luxury brands to continue investing in combustion engines. Rimac noted that the electric Nevera hasn’t sold out yet because high-end customers typically prefer ICE power. Similarly, Aston Martin recently announced a new twin-turbo V-12 with 824 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, indicating that conventional, large-displacement engines are here to stay.