RALEIGH, N.C. – As the North American electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure landscape shifts toward high-volume, “always-on” public charging, the need for robust back-end orchestration has never been greater. In a move aimed at defining the next generation of Charging as a Service (CaaS), Driivz, a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company, has announced a strategic partnership with XLR8 America.
The collaboration integrates Driivz’s world-class smart EV charging and energy management platform into XLR8 America’s rapidly expanding network, which currently boasts over 5,000 charging sites under contract.
Solving the Scalability Hurdle in Public Charging
For CaaS providers like XLR8 America, the challenge isn’t just installing hardware; it’s ensuring that thousands of dispersed units—located at casinos, big-box retail, hotels, and multi-dwelling units (MDUs)—remain functional and profitable.
By adopting the Driivz platform, XLR8 America is moving toward a hardware-agnostic future. This end-to-end solution allows the provider to manage a diverse portfolio of chargers under a single pane of glass, providing the “operational excellence” required to serve high-traffic commercial venues.
Technical Deep Dive: Uptime, Energy, and Billing
The partnership focuses on four critical pillars of EV infrastructure management:
- Self-Healing Operations: Utilizing Driivz’s advanced algorithms, the network can proactively identify and resolve issues remotely. This reduces the need for “truck rolls” (on-site maintenance) and ensures maximum uptime for drivers.
- Smart Energy Orchestration: Beyond simple charging, the platform manages grid constraints and integrates local renewables and battery storage. This allows XLR8 to balance loads throughout the day, mitigating high demand charges while supporting grid resiliency.
- White-Label Driver Experience: XLR8 will deploy a custom-branded app and web portal, offering drivers transparent billing, real-time station navigation, and seamless payment processing.
- Follow-the-Sun Support: To maintain its reputation for reliability, XLR8 will leverage 24/7/365 Level 1 and Level 2 support services, ensuring driver issues are resolved in real-time.
Executive Perspectives
We share a vision with XLR8 America: all EV drivers should have frictionless charging experiences,” said Shiri Levi-Laor, CEO of Driivz. “We’ll help them continue to provide drivers with reliable charging, while also helping XLR8 America maximize the profitability of their networks.“
Frank O’Connor, Founder and CEO of XLR8 America, emphasized the competitive advantage this brings to their commercial clients. As we continue to further establish ourselves as the leader in charging as a service, we’ll provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to allow them to lead with an efficient, scalable, and profitable EV charging business.“
The Industry Outlook
As Vontier continues to consolidate its position in the “multi-energy” mobility ecosystem, the Driivz-XLR8 partnership serves as a blueprint for how software and service models can accelerate infrastructure deployment. For site hosts in the hospitality and retail sectors, this partnership promises a “set-and-forget” model where energy costs are optimized and driver satisfaction is guaranteed by automated, intelligent systems.
