e-ride Industries was born out of humble beginnings as a custom golf car manufacturer called Classic Golf Car Company Inc. Classic Golf Car Company, founded in 1990 by John Herou, strove to provide its customers with the very best product on the market. Our golf cars were completely hand built with the finest parts and care in mind. Our customers were from all walks of life and all around the world. Classic golf cars are still regarded as one of the finest golf cars ever produced.

Through our experience in providing custom vehicles and listening to our wide array of customers, the vision for e-ride Industries’ electric vehicles came to light when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) created a new class of motor vehicle called the Low Speed Vehicle (a.k.a. the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) in 1998. John had learned through the years that most of his customers weren’t using the Classics on the golf course, but around the neighborhood. With the new vehicle classification and feedback from his customers, John began designs for the first prototype. In the spring of 2003, after 4 years of research and development, the first prototype was built.

Today e-ride Industries offers two models, the exv4 electric transportation vehicle and the exv2 electric utility vehicle. Both vehicles are offered with a wide array of options to suit any individual’s needs. e-ride is enjoying great success all across the country, from California to Florida. We look forward to new advancements in our models and to future products in development. This is only the beginning for e-ride Industries.