CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'

KINDRED MOTORWORKS VW BUS - Despite being German, the VW T1 Microbus is as Californian as the Grateful Dead.

- JEREMY WHITE AND CHRIS HASLAM

And while peace and love have been replaced by hackathons and pickleball tournaments, luxury EV conversion specialist Kindred is keeping the hippie dream alive.

Gone is the original 46-horsepower engine, replaced by a294-hp direct-drive AC motor and 74-kWh battery capable of hauling you and seven friends for up to 200 miles. And, unlike the original, it will even bring the van all the way up to the speed limit. $249,000 and up

KARMA KAVEY

A Hailing from the OC, Karma is an all-American, all-electric car brand producing some truly luxurious vehicles. The Kaveya supercar's performance is balanced with a cruiseworthy range of 250 miles and 45-minute fast charging. The order book is open now, with deliveries set for the end of 2026. $TBD

HUNTINGTON BEACH BICYCLE

Don't buy a beach cruiser if you're obsessed with your Strava stats. This model from the Huntington Beach Bicycle Company is designed for taking it easy, with a laid-back riding position, easy rolling 26-inch wheels with wide tires, and a quilted, gel-filled seat that's as comfy as your couch. $480

INFENTO LEGEND KIT

The brainchild of two Dutch brothers, Infento construction kits let kids bring their STEM skills to the Soap Box Derby. The Legend Kit consists of 973 parts-including various wheels and an electric motorand plans to build 54 different rides, from recumbent tricycles to go-karts. $1,095