EV Charging Infrastructure: Ford BlueOval™ Program
The Ford Motor Company has introduced the BlueOval™ Charging Network, encompassing over 84,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations strategically positioned across Ford dealerships in North America.
Est. Avg. Rebate Per Plug, (varies by state)
Est. Project Savings (varies by state)
Avg. Days for Project
Project Background
The Ford Motor Company has introduced the BlueOval™ Charging Network, encompassing over 84,000 units of EV Charging Infrastructure strategically positioned across Ford dealerships in North America.
This innovative program empowers EV users to effortlessly find and access charging facilities across the country. Ford’s expanding network guarantees convenient, on-the-go charging access to a wide range of public EV charging stations, facilitating an efficient electric vehicle charging experience.
Project Approach: EV Charging Infrastructure
Star Lake Ford selected Eco Engineering as the EPC partner to support a complex EV charging infrastructure installation within Ford’s corporate BlueOval™ Program.
Project Solution: EV Charging Infrastructure
Eco Engineering, leveraging extensive project experience, proposed an innovative approach. This involved upfront material ordering and design, and deferring labor until Ford’s corporate procedures unfolded. This strategy, coupled with meticulous project management, secured Star Lake Ford’s trust and approval:
- Pre-Planning for Efficiency: Our detailed pre-planning ensures a streamlined installation process, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Optimized Product Lead Time: Our phased approach eliminates the need for a comprehensive signing, providing a material commitment and avoiding delays.
- Materials Management: Upfront material ordering reduces potential delays, potentially shortening the typical 4-6 month wait and preventing start-stop interruptions.
- Grants and Rebates Expertise: Eco Engineering handled the process and communication with the EV unit manufacturer to secure the best available grants and rebates, reducing costs for Star Lake Ford.
- Deliberate Process with Drawings: Our standard process provides drawings early on to help Star Lake visualize a strategic roadmap before committing to the entire process, easing decision-making.
- Utility Relationship: Our strategic partnership with the utility company, coupled with detailed drawings and engineering focus, expedited our response times through a priority submission process.
*Read our blog highlighting the benefits and challenges of EV Charging for business owners.
Project Cost Savings
Through diligent value engineering, Eco Engineering successfully optimized the project cost and delivered a solution within Star Lake dealership’s $1.2 million budget allocated by Ford corporate, with an estimated final cost of $700,000*, saving and estimated $500,000*.
- Average Rebate:
- Estimated $4,000 Per Plug*
(varies by state/region)
- Estimated $4,000 Per Plug*
- EV Project Savings:
- Estimated $500,000*
(final amount subject to change)
- Estimated $500,000*
Dealership Benefits
By integrating EV charging infrastructure, dealerships not only unlock new revenue streams but also enhance their brand visibility and attract eco-conscious customers.
- Opportunity for added revenue by adding VE charging infrastructure.
- EV Charging unit can display the dealership’s chosen branding.
- Dealership listed on Google Maps for EV charging location, increasing visibility and credibility.
The BlueOval™ Charging Network by Ford Motor Company is revolutionizing the EV charging landscape and Eco Engineering is successfully partnering to optimize project costs for Star Lake Ford Dealership in Burgettstown, PA.
*Learn More about Ford BlueOval™ Charging Network.