240: Konect-ing the Dots
About this episode
Merrick Glass returns to discuss his new role as president of Kinect and the results of a recent survey on EV driver preferences. The survey reveals key insights about charging site locations, amenities, and the importance of convenience for drivers. Merrick emphasizes the need for improved reliability and customer experience at charging stations, highlighting the shift in expectations as EV adoption grows. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of fuel retailers in the EV market and the potential for integrating loyalty programs to enhance customer engagement.
This week, we sit down with Konect’s president Merrick Glass to discuss findings in Konect’s most recent EV charging survey. As a division of fuel pump giant Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Konect understands the international fueling industry (be it liquid or electrons) on a level few companies can.
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Konect survey: https://www.gilbarco.com/eu/blog/its-about-time-ev-drivers-want-convenient-charging-and-theyre-willing-pay-it
For more information about Konect: https://www.gilbarco.com/us/products/konect
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Gilbarco Veeder-Root
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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