EV Lowrider Conversion Project
Low, Slow, & Clean
The EV Lowrider Project is part of the Advanced Automotive Technologies pathway at SAVA. Through this project, students convert a classic lowrider car from gas to fully electric power, building skills in advanced automotive technology, electrical engineering, digital fabrication, and cultural storytelling.
This project blends heritage with innovation and integrates core academic skills with real-world career training. It honors the legacy of lowrider culture—deeply rooted in Sacramentoʼs Latinx/Chicanx communities— while preparing students for sustainable technology careers in a rapidly changing economy. Students engage with both tradition and transformation, working with local artists, industry partners, and educators to create something truly unique.
Programs Goals & Student Outcomes
Powering the Future Through Sustainable Technology Training Program
Deliver industry-informed, hands-on technical training, preparing students for careers in clean energy and electric vehicle innovation.
Connecting Classrooms to Careers
Forge strong connections between students, community leaders, and employers—building a direct pipeline from classroom to career
Honoring Culture Through Creative Expression
Celebrate and elevate students’ cultural identities through custom vehicle design, oral history, visual arts, and public storytelling.
Inspiring Leadership Through Public Showcases
Instill a sense of pride, agency, and civic engagement through high-profile public exhibitions that empower students to lead.
Showcasing Student Innovation on National Stages
Elevate Sacramento’s next generation of innovators by showcasing the youth-built EV lowrider at regional and national events.
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