Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) has launched Konect – an EV recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry. Launched recently at the UNITI Expo, GVR said Konect offers a unique, fully integrated, site-wide suite of market-leading EV charging hardware and software solutions for businesses wanting to install their own EV charging infrastructure while driving down costs and maximizing return on investment (ROI).

GVR said Konect’s mission is to create the most compelling business case for fuel retailers to install EV charging on their sites. They do this by minimizing upfront capital and ongoing operating expenses while unlocking new profit pools, creating a meaningful ROI, the company said.

Konect provides wrap-around support – including consultancy, installation, maintenance and customer service, GVR said. It’s a solution that enables customers to future-proof their facilities without distracting them from their core business and at the heart of the solution is an EV charging system co-developed with SK Signet Inc., according to GVR.

Developed for integration capability with GVR’s existing full-site fueling, payment and service solutions, Konect enables new profit opportunities for fuel retailers, while empowering them to accelerate the journey to electric mobility, the company said. Fleet operators are also able to specify a turnkey, connected EV charging offering that optimizes operational efficiency and delivers a smooth transition to electrification.

SK Signet, based in Seoul, South Korea, will manufacture the EV charging equipment for Konect in the U.S. and Korea.