Island Wheels in Hawaii proudly invites you to consider donating your Automobili Pininfarina Battista. This exceptional hypercar encapsulates the pinnacle of automotive engineering, merging Rimac's Croatian innovation with Pininfarina's Italian design mastery. With just 150 units produced globally, the Battista is not only a feat of performance, boasting 1900hp and 0-60 mph in 1.79 seconds, but also a prestigious asset in the collector car market.
As a potential donor, understanding the importance of provenance is crucial. Each Battista comes with a production-number certificate, verifying its exclusivity. Additionally, a thorough battery state-of-health (SoH) disclosure is mandatory for your donation paperwork, as the condition of the 120 kWh H-shape battery can significantly influence the vehicle's valuation.
📖Generation guide
Battista • 2022+
The Battista is the only generation of this hypercar, sitting on the Rimac C_Two platform. It features a luxurious, bespoke interior and high-performance specs, including a top speed of 217 mph.
Battista Anniversario • 2022+
An ultra-exclusive variant with only 5 units produced, the Anniversario represents the zenith of customization and performance, starting at $3.5M+.
Edizione Nino Farina • 2022+
Another limited-run model with just 5 units, this edition honors Pininfarina's racing heritage and features exclusive design elements and enhancements.
Known issues by generation
When donating a Battista, it’s essential to be aware of potential issues. The Rimac-supplied 120 kWh battery's state-of-health (SoH) must be disclosed, as it can affect the valuation by 20-40%. The 4-motor drive-unit is also subject to pre-failure concerns, needing proper servicing either at Rimac centers or the Pininfarina facility in Cambiano, Italy. Additionally, the bespoke carbon-fiber composite panels may exhibit variability in fitment and finish compared to Rimac's production. Early production models may also face HVAC battery-cooling glycol loop issues, necessitating thorough documentation and authenticity verification for acceptable collector standards.
Donation value by condition + generation
The value of your Battista is heavily influenced by several factors, including the mandatory production-number certificate, which serves as a provenance document. Ensuring accurate battery state-of-health (SoH) disclosure is vital, as valuation can fluctuate significantly based on its condition. Collectors highly value original-paint premiums, alongside bespoke-color program approval letters. Auction results from RM Sotheby's, Bonhams, and Mecum highlight the importance of appraisal, with IRS Form 8283 Section B and Pub 561 compliance being non-negotiable due to the vehicle's $2.5M MSRP.
Donation process for this model
The donation process for a Battista requires that a qualified appraiser, as outlined in IRS Pub 561, performs a detailed valuation due to the vehicle's high value. The IRS Form 8283 Section B will be heavily applicable, necessitating enclosed transport with a climate-controlled battery-conditioning trailer. Documentation must include the production-number certificate, battery SoH report, bespoke-color approval letters, and service-history receipts directly from Rimac or Pininfarina.
Hawaii regional notes
In Hawaii, Battista owners can access a comprehensive service-network, including Rimac’s service centers in Munich, Dubai, and Miami, alongside support from Pininfarina's Cambiano facility. Furthermore, Lotus Hethel-direct specialists and Aspark’s dual networks in Osaka and Turin ensure that collectors can maintain their vehicles with precision. Given the unique climate in Hawaii, climate-controlled storage and battery-conditioning are critical for maintaining the vehicle's performance and value.