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JM Electrical breaks ground on EV charging stations at Marcotte Ford

Holyoke, MA JM Electrical has held a groundbreaking of Level 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at Marcotte Ford. JM Electrical is one of greater Boston’s largest providers of specialized electrical construction work with service offerings for the latest renewable energy technologies. JM Electrical is excited to partner with Marcotte Ford as it expands its EV offerings, aligning with Marcotte Ford’s commitment to excelling within the evolving auto industry. 

Marcotte Ford is one of the first Ford dealerships in Western Mass. to officially roll out these new EV chargers in efforts to continually scale EV volumes in the region. JM Electrical installing on-site EV charging stations will further the works of Marcotte Ford in the implementation of this program. 

Level 3 charging stations are?the fastest on the market today, filling a battery at a rate of 75 - 1,200 miles per hour. A Level 3 EV station can top off an empty battery in just 30 minutes, providing efficient, top-of-the-line charging capabilities. The full installation will include two Level 3 EV charging stations, spare capacity for an additional one in the near future and three Level 2 EV charging stations. In total, the charging bank will have the ability to power up to 10 cars, with speeds ranging from 19.2-120KW. 

“JM Electrical is proud to partner with Marcotte Ford on the installation of their EV charging equipment,” said Adam Palmer, director of operations and project executive at JM Electrical. “We are excited to work on the implementation of zero-emission electric vehicle charging technology, offering turn-key installations and clean energy choices to our clients.” 

“Working with JM Electrical has been seamless. Their team is professional and continues to exceed our expectations. They have allowed us to keep our business running smoothly while they undertake this huge project,” said Mike Marcotte, president of Marcotte Ford. “We are proud to partner with JM Electrical to help us become the leader not only for our industry, but for our community in the Electric Vehicle market.” 

The installation is estimated to be completed this Fall, greatly expanding access to this cutting-edge technology across Western Massachusetts. With extensive industry experience in a variety of settings and a strong reputation for tackling the most complex projects, JM Electrical provides clients with a diverse range of specialized, sustainable services in the electrical contracting industry. 

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