In a groundbreaking collaboration, EC Electric, an electric infrastructure solutions provider, and LOVETT Inc., a leading expert in horizontal directional drilling throughout the Pacific Northwest, announce their partnership aimed at revolutionizing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Their most recent projects focused on Ron Tonkin Dealerships, a prominent network of automotive dealerships in the Portland metro area owned by GEE Automotive. 

EC Electric, renowned for its cutting-edge EV infrastructure solutions, has teamed up with LOVETT Inc. to introduce an innovative approach to EV charging station installations. This approach leverages state-of-the-art horizontal directional drilling techniques, ensuring the precise and efficient deployment of EV charging infrastructure.

Ron Tonkin Dealerships is making a bold stride toward embracing the electric mobility revolution. By joining forces with EC Electric and LOVETT Inc., this distinguished dealership is poised to offer state-of-the-art electric vehicles. This strategic initiative underscores the dealership’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its dedication to catering to the burgeoning EV market. In line with this commitment, the dealership aims to provide customers with convenient and dependable access to charging options as part of their end-to-end customer solution. 

The collaboration among EC Electric, LOVETT Inc., and Ron Tonkin Dealerships signifies a momentous leap forward in the electrification of transportation in Portland, Oregon. It epitomizes the pivotal role that strategic partnerships play in expediting the adoption of electric vehicles and the growth of sustainable transportation solutions.

This venture promises not only to accelerate the transition to electric mobility but also to set a new standard for the seamless integration of EV charging infrastructure into existing properties.

“Leading the charge on an EV charging installation is not just about electrifying our future; it’s about igniting a partnership founded on the values of providing real practical solutions, all without impacting our client’s daily operations. Together with partners like LOVETT and customers like Tonkin Automotive, we dig deep into the potential of sustainable transportation, forging an energized path for generations to come,” said Chris Ernst, director – client solutions.
“Thanks to the team from EC Electric, our dealerships are now EV ready. The chargers they installed have provided customers and employees a means to charge EV’s but also helps us work towards our goals of commitment to sustainability and innovation. The crews from EC and LOVETT worked hard together to make sure there were no impacts to our occupied dealership during the project construction. The job site was left clean and professional. Your partnership and expertise made it a seamless experience, highly recommend this team!” said Torey Mittendorf, project manager – GEE Automotive.
Gary Cosmer, CEO of LOVETT Inc., emphasized the transformative impact of their approach: “Installing EV charging stations can often pose challenges, especially when retrofitting existing properties. The final stretch of installation, typically requiring trenching and digging, can disrupt business operations. Leveraging our directional drilling capabilities and expertise, we minimize, if not eliminate, these disruptions by completing our work underground. This breakthrough approach promises to revolutionize installation speed and overall project cost.”