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Left Coast EV Classic Car EV Conversions. Founder of Left Coast EV. We don’t just re-motor a vehicle from fuel to electric. We aim to change the entire driving experience.

Left Coast EV is a cutting-edge EV conversion and fabrication small business that specializes in reimagining classic cars and other vehicles into high-performance electric vehicles. From the braking and handling to air conditioning and keyless entry the experience should be like a like a 21 century vehicle. With a deep commitment to sustainability and a passion for making automotive dreams come true, Left Coast EV is dedicated to providing eco-conscious car enthusiasts with the thrill of a lifetime. From start to finish, their expert team of engineers and technicians work tirelessly to create custom conversions that not only look stunning, they also offer exceptional performance and unparalleled efficiency. Whether you’re a lifelong gearhead looking to reduce your carbon footprint or simply seeking a new kind of driving experience, Left Coast EV is the perfect partner for all your electric vehicle needs.

10/20/2026

Landon Thomas asked why it's called Left Coast EV. Here's the answer.

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07/27/2026

Sizing Your Bus Bars Right

How big do your bus bars actually need to be?

Match the cross-section to the wire feeding your drive unit and you're already ahead, bus bars reject heat way better than insulated cable. Gadget's standard aluminum bar comes in at over double the conductivity needed, even for a large Tesla drive unit.

New video drops in 30 minutes. Part 3 of 3 🔧



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07/20/2026

Finding Hot Spots in Your Battery Box

Tesla modules have built-in heat sensors on every connection. Gadget walks through how he used one to pinpoint a single bad bus bar connection running 15°C hotter than the rest of the box, and why keeping your bus bars isolated from other wiring matters.

New video up in 30 minutes, Part 2 of our 3-part bus bar series. Link coming to the channel at 3:30pm.



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07/13/2026

Why does Gadget use aluminum bus bars instead of copper in his EV conversions?

It comes down to the metal already in your battery pack. Most EV terminals, especially Tesla packs, are aluminum, and pairing aluminum with aluminum avoids the corrosion problems bare copper causes over time. Aluminum's also lighter, cheaper, and handles heat better under load.

New video up in 30 minutes, Part 1 of our 3-part bus bar series. Link coming to the channel at 3:30pm.



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This is the first conversion I did 22 years ago. It was a BMW K 75 that was always in the shop. It was an amazing bike t...
06/15/2026

This is the first conversion I did 22 years ago. It was a BMW K 75 that was always in the shop. It was an amazing bike that rode really well. After the conversion I only had a range of perhaps 20 miles. Talk about range anxiety. But it was great since I only used it for running errands and I could always plug it in wherever I went. This picture is an episode from my old show on The Discovery Channel called BIG! It's the episode where we built a giant chopper.

Before EV conversions were mainstream, Gadget was already building them.This one goes back to October 2005: a Triumph GT...
06/15/2026

Before EV conversions were mainstream, Gadget was already building them.

This one goes back to October 2005: a Triumph GT6 with Spitfire hood and doors, absorbed glass mat batteries, a DC motor, and a Zilla controller.

The batteries were split between the front and rear for better balance, and the car had enough power to do 0 to 60 in about four and change seconds.

It also went through three rear ends.

Early days. Real experimentation. Real lessons. A lot more to come.

Watch the full 5-minute video now on YouTube. Youtube.com/

Link in bio.

06/10/2026

Hey everybody, it's Gadget at Left Coast EV. This is ADHDetours. I do repairs on conversions done by other shops. I've got plenty of things to rant about.

Episode 1 is up now. New episodes monthly.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/

Please like and subscribe. Put your questions in the comments. Ciao for now.

ADHDetours Credits:
ADHD Host: Reverend Gadget Abbott
ADHD DP & Editor: Paco | [email protected]
ADHD Content & social media management by: Amanda Nevarez |

Music: "Long Time Coming" by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100173
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Quick note from Amanda - Hey all! I am behind on posts today and will have some new content for you in the following week. Please bare with me as I finish up with some long overdue tasks on my plate. In the meantime, please take a look at the YouTube content available now, like, subscribe and share. We appreciate your support!

Thanks!

06/08/2026

16 cells. Two voltages. 400mV off — normal is 6 to 8mV. That's not a balancing problem. That's a rebuild.

Build it so you can work on it. Always.

Conversions start at $90K → leftcoastev.com

06/03/2026

Hey everybody, it's Gadget at Left Coast EV. This is ADHDetours. I do repairs on conversions done by other shops. I've got plenty of things to rant about.

Episode 1 is up now. New episodes monthly.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/

Please like and subscribe. Put your questions in the comments. Ciao for now.

ADHDetours Credits:
ADHD Host: Reverend Gadget Abbott
ADHD DP & Editor: Paco | [email protected]
ADHD Content & social media management by: Amanda Nevarez |

Music: "Long Time Coming" by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100173
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

06/01/2026

New shorty!

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8636 Graham Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90002

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+13109080604

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