San Tan Ford Named Founding DRIVE Electric Arizona Trusted EV Dealership
DRIVE Electric Arizona is proud to recognize San Tan Ford as the Founding DRIVE Electric Arizona Trusted EV Dealership, setting a new benchmark for what it means to lead in the electric vehicle revolution. (See the Trusted EV Dealership site.)
From the moment you walk into their showroom, San Tan Ford makes it clear: this is not just a dealership that sells EVs—this is a dealership that believes in them.
A National EV Leader
San Tan Ford isn’t just leading in Arizona—it’s making a national impact. It ranks as the #3 Ford EV dealership in the entire United States, a testament to its exceptional sales team, EV inventory, and customer-first approach to the electric transition.
Visionary Leadership
Much of San Tan Ford’s EV leadership stems from the forward-thinking commitment of Tim Hovik, the dealership’s owner. A respected leader in the industry and in the community, Tim has made electric vehicles a strategic priority at San Tan Ford—investing early in infrastructure, staff training, and public education. His support for EV adoption is not just business—it’s a belief in a cleaner, more innovative future for Arizona and beyond.
Leading by Example
At the heart of San Tan Ford’s EV success is John Deming, whose title is EV Dealership Champion. Deming oversees a knowledgeable and passionate team. Of the dealership’s 285-employees, more than 50 drive EVs and growing. Increasingly, San Tan Ford’s team speaks from experience, not just a spec sheet.
EVs on Display—Inside and Out
Visitors to the dealership will find a dynamic electric lineup, including:
Ford Mustang Mach-E: all trims & colors
Ford F-150 Lightning EV: ll trims & colors
Ford’s new eBikes: the Mustang Electric Road eBike, the Bronco Electric Mountain eBike, and Mustang eBike 60th Anniversary Edition
Multiple trims and color options are available just outside the showroom, giving customers the chance to see, sit in, and fall in love with their EV before even stepping inside.
Infrastructure That Supports the Future
San Tan Ford is making charging convenient and visible. With 7 Level 2 chargers already installed and 3 Level 3 (DC fast) chargers currently under construction, they’re ensuring that EV ownership is as seamless as it is sustainable.
A Culture of Education and Engagement
What truly sets San Tan Ford apart is their in-house EV Sales Training program, designed to equip every team member with the expertise to answer real-world EV questions. This commitment to education extends beyond their doors:
San Tan Ford actively supports DRIVE Electric Arizona by providing vehicles and staff for Ride & Drive events and community EV showcases.
They hand out JOIN US cards to every new customer, helping grow our local EV movement one driver at a time.
Smarter Service for Smarter Vehicles
San Tan Ford understands that EVs aren’t just new cars—they require new systems. That’s why they’ve implemented:
EV-specific maintenance automation, eliminating ICE service errors.
Third-party battery health reports for every used EV they sell, helping customers make confident, informed decisions.
The largest fleet of active Ford electric mobile service vans in the USA.
San Tan Ford isn’t just selling EVs—they’re building Arizona’s electric future, one driver at a time. Their leadership, innovation, and community engagement exemplify the core tenets of the Trusted EV Dealership program. We’re honored to call them our founding partner—and we invite you to visit and experience their EV excellence for yourself.
🌐Learn more at www.santanford.com
🔋 Join the movement at www.driveelectricaz.org
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