RERides Electric Vehicles
@reridesev.bsky.social
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
Located in Hawai'i, US. A veteran-owned small business
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!
September 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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!
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
September 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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
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! 🔧
August 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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! 🔧
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!
August 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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!
Neighborhood quick cleanup netted about 250 lbs of ocean entanglement hazard today!
#beachcleanup
#beachinhawaii
#plasticpollution
#plasticfreeoceans
#savetheplanet
#beachcleanup
#beachinhawaii
#plasticpollution
#plasticfreeoceans
#savetheplanet
May 17, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Neighborhood quick cleanup netted about 250 lbs of ocean entanglement hazard today!
#beachcleanup
#beachinhawaii
#plasticpollution
#plasticfreeoceans
#savetheplanet
#beachcleanup
#beachinhawaii
#plasticpollution
#plasticfreeoceans
#savetheplanet
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
#FrontiEV #BuildSomethingAwesome #EVSwap #EVConversion
May 3, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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
#FrontiEV #BuildSomethingAwesome #EVSwap #EVConversion
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
#FrontiEV #BuildSomethingAwesome #EVSwap #EVConversion
May 3, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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
#FrontiEV #BuildSomethingAwesome #EVSwap #EVConversion
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
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
April 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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
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
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
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
April 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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
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
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
More posts coming now that flooding is over 🤞 #WaialuaStrong
#EVSwap #EVConversion
April 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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
More posts coming now that flooding is over 🤞 #WaialuaStrong
#EVSwap #EVConversion
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
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
January 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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
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
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?
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?
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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?
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?
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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
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
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.
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.
January 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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.
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.
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
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
December 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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
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
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...
www.reridesev.com/blog/frontie...
December 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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...
www.reridesev.com/blog/frontie...
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...
Permits are available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs...
December 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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...
Permits are available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs...
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...
Permits are available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs...
December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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...
Permits are available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/frs...
December 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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
#EVSwap #EVConversion #BuildSomethingAwesome
December 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
#EVSwap #EVConversion #BuildSomethingAwesome
#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!
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#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!
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!
December 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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!
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
#Miata1EV #Miata #stance
December 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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
#Miata1EV #Miata #stance
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.
This proved more reliable than the reed (magnetic) switches for D and R in #FrontiEV.
December 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM