Shell is accelerating its build-out of new EV charging locations across more than 10 European countries using Israeli company Driivz EV charging and smart energy management platform. Shell is aiming at operating over 500,000 charging points worldwide by 2025, and 2,500,000 by 2030.

Initially, Shell will deploy Driivz’s EV charge point operations management software as the framework for new installations in Austria and France, leveraging the platform’s scalability to expand to other European markets.

The Driivz platform provides real-time monitoring of charger status and remote self-healing capabilities that resolve up to 80% of charger issues. . The platform is hardware-agnostic and is designed to support many charger types and standards. According to Driivz, it is future-ready and backwards-compatible for all OCPP protocols, and capable of roaming with other EV charging networks.

The Driivz solution will integrate with Shell’s driver-facing “Shell Recharge” app. Driivz’s smart energy management software and proprietary interface for EV fleet management complement Shell’s support for commercial and fleet customers in decarbonising and electrifying their fleets.

“We are thrilled to help Shell realise its commitment to providing the best and most convenient EV charging experience available,” said Doron Frenkel, CEO and founder of Driivz. “We are excited about the synergies between our two companies and our shared vision for emobility and sustainability for the health of the planet.”