Vontier’s Driivz has partnered with XLR8 America to deploy its EV charging and energy management software across XLR8’s expanding public charging network. The collaboration targets more than 5,000 charging sites under contract at retail, hospitality, and convenience locations nationwide. Driivz will provide its hardware-agnostic platform to support charging operations, energy optimization, and billing across the network.
Highlights
- Driivz will manage charging operations and energy across XLR8 America’s network of more than 5,000 contracted charging sites.
- The partnership adds smart energy management, 24/7 driver support, and configurable billing to XLR8’s Charging as a Service (CaaS) model.
- Driivz’s platform currently manages over 160,000 public chargers across 35 countries.
- XLR8 America serves commercial properties including hotels, casinos, multi-dwelling units, and big box retail locations.
XLR8 America Selects Driivz for Scalable Operations
XLR8 America operates as a Charging as a Service provider, installing and managing commercial EV chargers for businesses. Its customer base spans hospitality venues, multi-dwelling units, hotels, casinos, and large retail locations. The company needed a scalable software platform to support its growing public charger network.
Driivz’s platform is hardware agnostic, meaning it works across different charger manufacturers. As a result, XLR8 America can expand its network without being locked into a single equipment provider. The platform also provides detailed operational insights and controls for energy resiliency across diverse commercial environments.
“We share a vision with XLR8 America: all EV drivers should have frictionless charging experiences,” said Driivz CEO Shiri Levi-Laor. “We’ll help them continue to provide drivers with reliable charging, while also helping XLR8 America maximize the profitability of their networks.”
Platform Capabilities Supporting the Partnership
Driivz will deliver several core capabilities to XLR8 America’s network:
- EV Charging Operations Management: Charger status monitoring, proactive issue resolution, and self-healing algorithms for remote issue management. These tools are designed to maximize network stability and uptime.
- Smart Energy Management: Data-driven controls to address grid constraints while utilizing local renewable energy resources and on-site battery storage. This allows XLR8 to balance loads and reduce energy costs throughout the day.
- Level 1 and Level 2 Support Services: A 24/7/365 follow-the-sun driver call center handles charger issues, while a Network Operations center provides remote tracking and management.
- Billing Management: A configurable billing engine enables XLR8 to scale monetization with business models tailored to different customer segments.
- Driver App and Portal: EV drivers gain access to station search, navigation, charging session management, and payment processing. The platform also offers billing transparency with detailed invoices and cost breakdowns.
CaaS Model Gains Momentum in Commercial Charging
XLR8 America Founder and CEO Frank O’Connor said the company looks forward to working with Driivz to optimize its charging offerings. He added that the partnership will help XLR8 further establish itself as a leader in charging as a service by providing customers with efficient and scalable EV charging solutions.
Additionally, the customization built into Driivz’s platform allows XLR8 to adapt its monetization strategy for each business in its network. This flexibility is particularly important given the range of commercial environments the company serves, from large retail to multi-family housing.
About Driivz
Driivz, a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company, provides cloud-based software for EV charging operations, energy management, billing, and driver self-service tools. The company serves customers in 35 countries and currently manages over 160,000 public chargers for millions of EV drivers across North America, Europe, and APAC. For more information, visit driivz.com.
About XLR8 America
XLR8 America provides EV charging solutions for commercial properties, parking facilities, and municipalities. The company partners with charging equipment manufacturers, software providers, and utilities to deliver design, installation, financing, and customer support services.
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