RALEIGH, N.C., May 11 — Driivz, a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company and leading global software supplier to EV charging operators and service providers, today announced a partnership to power and scale the Duracell E-Charge ultra-fast EV charging network across the UK.
The Driivz software platform removes common points of friction for charge point operators, by providing robust session data, accurate billing and transparent settlements. With mature, reliable OCPI capabilities, The EV Network will utilize Driivz’s roaming capabilities to increase network utilization rates and drive revenue.
Operating under the globally recognised Duracell brand sets a high bar for reliability, uptime and performance. The Driivz platform supports this through real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics and proactive issue resolution, ensuring a dependable and consistent experience for drivers.
“Duracell E-Charge is being built to set a new benchmark for ultra-fast charging in the UK. That means high uptime, simple pricing and a consistently reliable experience for drivers,” said Mark Bloxham, Managing Director of The EV Network. “Driivz gives us the platform to scale quickly while maintaining control, performance and commercial efficiency as the network grows.”
“Charging networks that can scale, while optimizing their current operations to ensure seamless charging experiences for drivers now and in the years to come, are the networks that will lead the way in the future of mobility,” said Shiri Levi-Laor, CEO of Driivz. “We’re proud to support the rollout of the Duracell E-Charge network across the UK.”
The Duracell E-Charge network will utilise the following capabilities within Driivz’s smart EV charging software platform to provide seamless charging experiences at sites operating under the Duracell E-Charge brand.
- EV Charging Operations Management: Full optimization of all EV charging operations, including charger monitoring and proactive and remote issue resolution with advanced algorithms for self-healing capabilities, maximize network uptime and utilization.
- Billing Management: Highly configurable billing engine to scale and monetize their network with competitive business models tailored to customer needs.
- Driver Experience: Driivz’s white-label charging app and web portal give drivers full control over their EV charging experience, allowing them to easily search for a charging station, navigate there, plug in, charge and make payment. The Duracell E-Charge network will offer billing transparency, including easy access to charging history, detailed invoices with full pricing information, cost breakdown, etc.
- Reporting and Analytics: Driivz’s data-driven platform includes detailed insights and customized reports, to make effective decisions that promote smooth operations and continued network growth.
