1996: Company founder Kirk Swaney led a team that designed & built its first high-efficiency electric car. It was fun, educational, and with the support of a great team, the car performed very well. He designed and built several more, and launched "DESTINY" (DestinyParts.com) in 1999, as a parts resource for builders.

2009: SHIFT Electric Vehicles LLC was formed to offer high quality custom EV Services.

2013: SHIFT Electric Vehicles LLC acquired DESTINY, combining the unique offering of both companies to builders, owners, and potential owners of custom EV's.