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I had a similar experience with my LoveJoy coupler.
Also, one half of it was a knock-off brand name, and the metal in that half wasn't as good.
As the halves slid apart, it makes more wear near the ends, which, in my case, lead to the eventual failure of the coupler. (I also think part of the issue on mine was a mis-alignment on installation. I had to bench-press the motor in place with one arm, and tighten the bolts to the transmission with the other...)
Later, the solid coupler replaced the spider coupler. Since the solid coupler isn't a tube, (it has a solid bit in the center between the two shafts) it doesn't need any set screws that can work their way loose.
I think that LoveJoy couplers can work just fine on EVs, but you do need to check the set-screws and make sure the coupler halves aren't slowly working their was apart.
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