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RERides Electric Vehicles

@reridesev.bsky.social
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We convert vehicles to electric power. We focus on older vehicles and reusing components bound for scrap yards. Located in Hawai'i, US. A veteran-owned small business

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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Our first target is the inverter! The connection to HVJB is the 3-step plug. The cables to the motor require removing the cover, interior bolts, and bolts securing the plug. A few wire and hose hangers are attached. Double-check everything is detach, remove 4 mounting bolts, and lift!
Nissan Leaf 3-step plug. 1: slide blut tab back, 2: slide black collar back, 3: press black release button and detach plugHV cable cover on Nissan Leaf inverterCoolant hose removed from inverterNissan Leaf "engine" bay with inverter removed
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Don't forget safety when dealing with HV components. In addition to pulling the service plug and disconnecting the 12v, use electrical safety gloves and and ensure technicians are aware of the HV status of the vehicle. We place the plug on the dash (not the rear seat!) to have a quick visual check
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Did we share our most recent questionable decision? We recently bought a 2012 Nissan Leaf solely for the EM61. The battery is toast and the previous owner says this was the warranty replacement. 😳 Look for updates as we take it apart! 🔧
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Our owner recently traveled to California and had the opportunity to take a test drive in the Rivian R2S. Very nice car and probably a more convenient size than the R1S. Rivian is launching the performance version first, and it is fast!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Neighborhood quick cleanup netted about 250 lbs of ocean entanglement hazard today! #beachcleanup #beachinhawaii #plasticpollution #plasticfreeoceans #savetheplanet
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Do your part and join the fun with an EV conversion!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Maybe now is the time for you EV conversion? Drop us a DM to find out!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Progress announcement! The island is coming back to work after the Kona Lows. This week we had our 3D scanning technician get a good look under the bed. We also found an asymmetric battery design that looks very promising! #FrontiEV #BuildSomethingAwesome #EVSwap #EVConversion
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Progress announcement! The island is coming back to work after the Kona Lows. This week we had our 3D scanning technician get a good look under the bed. We also found an asymmetric battery design that looks very promising! #FrontiEV #BuildSomethingAwesome #EVSwap #EVConversion
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Who wants functional dash gauges? Everyone! In this video, Dave gives a rundown of the hardware being used to bring the FrontiEV gauge cluster to life. In short, its an Arduino with several specialized shields going in to replace various signals from original, and now missing, pieces like the ECU
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Bridging 2000 and 2026. ⚡️📟 We’re keeping the FrontiEV’s analog dash alive using a custom Arduino stack to "translate" motor data to the original needles. We even designed a custom kW gauge face to replace the tach. OEM feel, zero emissions. 🌴 #EVConversion #ReRidesEV #DIYEV
Digital rendition of a gage face for kW
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
We've upped the ante with precision scans and drawings of the 60kwh battery modules. Upcoming scan will determine if these designs will fit under the bed of #FrontiEV. More inspiration for your own build coming soon! More posts coming now that flooding is over 🤞 #WaialuaStrong #EVSwap #EVConversion
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Why go through the trouble? Lower center of gravity = better handling. Full use of the truck bed again. Cleaner, more "OEM-plus" install. Which layout looks cleaner to you? Swipe through and let us know if you’d go through the effort of a shock relocation to save a battery box! 👇
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
We’re looking at 2-box solution instead of 3. The catch? It requires relocating the driver’s side rear shock from the front to rear of the axle🛠️ We won’t which wins until we open the original Leaf+ pack to get accurate module dimensions. Until then, we’re modeling two layouts and two HV disconnects
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Engineering Update: Relocating shocks to make room for Volts. ⚡️📦 We’ve been heads-down in CAD redesigning the FrontiEV battery enclosures. The goal? Move the batteries from the truck bed to under the frame. #ReRidesEV #FrontiEV #EVConversion #ElectricTruck #NissanFrontier #EVDesign #HawaiiEV
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Most people see an electric truck and think about the motor. We think about the battery! To get the FrontiEV battery under the bed, we’re designing custom enclosures. This isn't just "making it fit", its about meeting vehicle needs! Question: would you eliminate the third box and 16% of capacity?
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Is your car a good EV conversion candidate? In our new blog post we break down: • What types of vehicles tend to work well • When a vehicle is not a good candidate • How we evaluate your specific car or truck If you’re curious where your vehicle lands, read the full guide: buff.ly/MVE4W36
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Thinking about an EV conversion in 2026? If you’re in Hawaiʻi and have a truck, roadster, or classic you’d like to switch to electric, now is a good time to reach out. Contact us (link in bio), and we’ll let you know if you have a good candidate vehicle and what the next steps might be.
1999 Mazda Miata with hood raised revealing conversion to electricblack Nissan Frontier pickup in dirt parking lot in front if oceanbusiness logo for ReRides EV
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Thinking about an EV conversion in 2026? This year we’re focusing on a small number of well-executed builds. If you’ve been thinking about converting a vehicle you really love, now is a good time to start the conversation. Tell us a bit about your car and how you drive here: 👉 Link in bio
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Electrek @electrek.co · 28/12/2025
It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]
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It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]
For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. But with a recent recall on more than 10,000 home batteries over fire safety concerns following a year (or more) of CEO Elon Musk’s political antics, more and more people are beginning to look for alternatives to the trailblazing Tesla tech. The good news: there are plenty of other great home solar battery solutions are there! UPDATE 28DEC2025: a 2026 CES Innovation Award winner makes the list. more…
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Our first blog post is published! It covers the key aspect of our 2000 Frontier 4x4 electric vehicle conversion. We are queuing up more posts just for you! www.reridesev.com/blog/frontie...
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Charlie Brown and I (and some friends) had permits to get trees from the Mokulē'ia Forest Reserve. So here's this year's Christmas tree loaded up and ready to head home! Permits are available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs...
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Charlie Brown and I (and some friends) had permits to get trees from the Mokulē'ia Forest Reserve. So here's this year's Christmas tree loaded up and ready to head home! Permits are available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs...
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
We try to do our part in putting EVs on the road! pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
No need to wait, electrify your Xterra today!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
An older article, but much remains true. Generally, EVs produce less carbon but highly dependent on electric grid's level of coal generation. Recycling lithium batteries is a growing option, but we prefer to reuse them in our RV conversions!
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How Green Are Electric Vehicles? (Published 2021)
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Bye bye #Miata1EV! We hardly new you!what a great platform to learn on. Looking forward to a real build on a Miata in better condition. #EVSwap #EVConversion #BuildSomethingAwesome
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
#Miata1EV subframe is out! Everything came off pretty easily except the swaybar endlinks. The LSD is still installed and may try to sell that as-is. Otherwise, we can pull and sell separate. It's not new, but only installed and never used!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Saving #Miata1EV subframe. We are convinced the Leaf motor and gear reduction will fit here! While in between builds, we are going to figure this out!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
#Miata1EV disassembly update. The HV components are out! Next are some pieces to sell or keep for the next NA/NB Miata build!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We see more Miatas in the future, so we are keeping some key pieces. First to come out are the #coilovers! How low can you go? #Miata1EV #Miata #stance
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We support this idea! We think you should look further into it. fuel2electric.com is a good source to get started for info, parts, and builders. The EV conversion ecosystem is growing! We buy parts from Brat Industries for our Leaf-based conversions. Their Brat conversion is very similar!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Great idea! We have a potential customer who only wants Tesla parts. It would be great to get his vehicle on a lift and hold this to get mounts fabricated!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Do it!!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
EV West now has a subframe for a pretty clean 914 conversion. And yes, some Tesla parts, but at least you're not buying new! Our first conversion (aka learning project) was a 1999 Miata. We prefer Nissan Leaf components over Tesla or new and they have plenty of power for those size cars!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We believe there are now kits for Ford E350s, but that's without research. With money, there are new electric Transits from Ford. We think an EV conversion might work for you at half the cost, and you keep your current van! You should definitely look for a local shop or even DIY
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
See? We're not the only ones that think EV conversions offer the real value!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We think EV conversions are the answer! Our recent build is a Nissan Frontier 4x4 with Leaf+ power, more than stock! 250lb-ft of torque may not be enough for full-size plowing, but Tesla motors are plentiful and sound like a good fit. Check fuel2electric.com for ideas, parts, and builders!
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My EV Conversion now
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
That's our belief too!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Electric conversions... Its a thing!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Do it!!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Just like us, it's definitely growing! Keep the car you love, update it with a new powertrain. We are focused on pulling used Leaf hardware out of the waste stream and into a conversion. Our most recent is a 2000 Nissan Frontier 4x4 with Leaf+ power! Torque now 250 lb-ft vs the 200 lb-ft in the V6!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
And good news in Hawaii: "Associations of Apartment Owners (AOAOs) cannot deny installation requests without valid justification and must collaborate with residents". It's a great state for EV's given the limited length of our "road trips"!
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Know your EV charging rights | Ulupono Initiative
At Ulupono Initiative, we advance catalytic change in the crucial areas of locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of freshwater resources.
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
As more electric vehicles hit the road, the grid's power source becomes more relevant to how much carbon EV's are responsible for in their lifecycle. Internal combustion engines tend to become less efficient and release more carbon as they age, renewable energy grids mean EVs emit less as they age
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
While disassembling #Miata1EV, we wanted to share what worked. We reused the drive selector mechanics so that D and R were selected by new momentary push buttons. N was selected by pressing the original Leaf P. This proved more reliable than the reed (magnetic) switches for D and R in #FrontiEV.
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
New plates, finally! Harder than it had to be, but it always is with City and County. What are your favorite EV plates? #FrontiEV #FRNT-EV
black Nissan Frontier on rocky shoreline with Hawaii plate "FRNT-EV"
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
We need garage space! We already scavenged some parts from Miata1EV for the FrontiEV, now its time to get serious. First we will get the battery and all HV parts out to reuse later. Then some of the nice parts for our local Miata community! Stay tuned!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
With growing renewable power generation, your electric conversion relies less and less on fossil fuels! Contact ReRides EV for a free consultation to convert your favorite ride!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
#DriveElectricMonth event has started at Pearlridge Center! We are sitting inside, some come in, sign up for a test drive, and win a prize from one of the event sponsors!
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RERides Electric Vehicles @reridesev.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
The ReRides EV website is live! It was a bit rushed to get ready for tomorrow, but a solid start. Check it out! www.reridesev.com
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