Businesswire·2025-12-11 18:12Core Insights - Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, has launched the Konect 400 kW All-in-One EV Charger, designed specifically for fuel and convenience retail, offering an integrated payment and operations solution for a seamless customer experience [1][2]. Product Features - The Konect 400 kW EV Charger is positioned as a game changer, providing ultra-fast charging while integrating payment and software management systems, simplifying the electrification process for both drivers and operators [2][4]. - The platform addresses the complexities of current EV charging systems, which often require retailers to manage multiple applications and vendors, leading to inconsistent driver experiences [2][3]. - Konect's platform enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, allowing retailers to benefit from electrification without overhauling their existing business models [3][4]. Customer Experience - The integration of Invenco's FlexPay 6 payment platform ensures a consistent customer experience and prepares retailers for a multi-energy future [4][7]. - A survey indicated that nearly one-third of EV drivers avoid locations with unreliable or confusing chargers, highlighting the importance of system reliability and simplicity in driving customer behavior [4][7]. Availability and Deployment - The Konect 400 kW All-in-One EV Charger is currently available for pilot deployments and commercial orders, with retailers and energy partners encouraged to reach out for demonstrations and technical briefings [5]. Company Background - Gilbarco Veeder-Root has been a leader in retail and commercial fueling operations for over 150 years, providing a wide range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to convenience stores [6]. - Vontier, the parent company, focuses on productivity, automation, and multi-energy technologies to support a rapidly evolving mobility ecosystem [8].