Driivz, a Vontier company and a leading global software supplier to electric vehicle (EV) charging operators, has announced a strategic partnership with XLR8 America, an EV Charging as a Service (CaaS) provider.
Under the agreement, Driivz will deploy its smart EV charging and energy management software platform across XLR8 America’s network, which includes more than 5,000 EV charging sites currently under contract. The collaboration aims to deliver operational excellence, enhanced scalability, and a reliable charging experience for EV drivers nationwide.
XLR8 America required a scalable and proven technology platform to support its rapidly expanding portfolio of public and commercial charging stations. Driivz’s hardware-agnostic, end-to-end software solution is designed to meet this demand by optimizing charger performance, managing energy usage, and future-proofing network growth.
XLR8 America supplies commercial EV charging infrastructure to businesses across sectors such as hospitality venues, multi-dwelling units (MDUs), hotels, casinos, and large-format retail locations. By leveraging the Driivz platform, the company will gain real-time operational insights and advanced control capabilities to ensure network stability and energy resiliency across diverse industry segments.
Driivz Chief Executive Officer Shiri Levi-Laor said the partnership reflects a shared vision of providing frictionless charging experiences to EV drivers. “We’re proud to partner with XLR8 America to help ensure reliable charging while maximizing network profitability,” she said.
XLR8 America Founder and CEO Frank O’Connor emphasized the importance of scalable and efficient solutions as the company strengthens its leadership position in charging as a service. He noted that the collaboration will enable customers to operate an efficient, scalable, and profitable EV charging business.
Key Platform Capabilities
As part of the deployment, XLR8 America will utilize several advanced capabilities within the Driivz platform:
- EV Charging Operations Management: Real-time charger status monitoring, proactive issue resolution through self-healing algorithms, and remote network management to maximize uptime and stability.
- Smart Energy Management: Data-driven controls to address grid constraints, balance electrical loads, integrate renewable energy sources, and leverage on-site battery storage to reduce operational costs.
- 24/7 Support Services: Level 1 and Level 2 support, including a round-the-clock driver call center and network operations center for remote monitoring and issue resolution.
- Billing Management: A configurable billing engine enabling flexible monetization strategies tailored to various commercial clients.
- Driver App and Portal: A user-friendly mobile app and web portal allowing drivers to locate stations, navigate, initiate charging sessions, and make secure payments with full billing transparency and access to detailed invoices.
The partnership underscores the accelerating demand for intelligent EV charging infrastructure and highlights the role of software-driven solutions in ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable electric mobility networks.
