Managing a massive electric vehicle charging network requires more than just plugging in cables; it demands real-time data to prevent driver frustration. To tackle this operational hurdle, Iberdrola | bp pulse is deploying the Driivz EV charging platform across its network of 2,500 fast and ultra-fast chargers in Spain and Portugal. The software integration aims to provide an embedded layer of analytics to monitor hardware performance, availability, and charging patterns in real time.
This upgrade is critical for B2C drivers, corporate fleets, and retail partners across the Iberian Peninsula. By transitioning to a data-driven infrastructure, the charge point operator (CPO) ensures that when a driver pulls up to a station, the charger is actually online and functioning, directly addressing the industry's growing reliability crisis.
In a business where every charger is a revenue-generating asset, you can't manage what you can't measure.
- Federico Artes, Technology and Operations Director, Iberdrola | bp pulse
The integration utilizes an API-first architecture and dynamic energy management solutions. This technical foundation is designed to reduce operational complexity across a multi-vendor network while paving the way for future innovations, such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and smart, coordinated charging. "Networks of this complexity - spanning multiple markets, vendors, and customer segments - require a platform built around data and operational intelligence," Shiri Levi-Laor, CEO of Driivz, explained.
The Data Behind the EV Infrastructure Shift
The partnership aligns with a fundamental shift in priorities for the EV charging industry, moving away from sheer hardware expansion toward operational stability. According to the recently published 2026 State of EV Charging Network Operators Report by Driivz, the market is facing clear operational pressures:
- Reliability is the top hurdle: 59% of operators now cite charger reliability and stability as the industry's primary challenge.
- Utilization drives profits: 59% of operators rank increased charger utilization as their leading profitability driver.
- AI is becoming mandatory: 67% of operators now consider artificial intelligence "very important" or "critical" to company growth.
To support this scale of data processing, the Driivz platform currently manages over 3 million ports and hundreds of millions of events globally. The company's client roster spans 36 countries and includes major industry players such as EVgo, Shell, Circle K, Volvo Group, Recharge, St1, ESB, Mer, Francis Energy, Sheetz, and eMobility Power.
The End of the "Deploy and Forget" Era
The decision by Iberdrola | bp pulse to integrate the Driivz EV charging platform signals a maturing European EV market. For years, CPOs focused heavily on land-grabs - securing prime real estate and installing as many chargers as possible to capture early market share. However, the 59% reliability statistic highlights a painful reality: a broken fast charger is worse than no charger at all, as it actively damages brand trust and stalls EV adoption.
By treating chargers as connected IT assets rather than standalone electrical appliances, operators are finally addressing the "uptime" metric that dictates profitability. If a CPO cannot remotely diagnose a software fault or dynamically balance grid loads during peak hours, their hardware investments will bleed money. This partnership proves that the next battleground in the EV transition isn't just about building faster chargers; it is about deploying the software required to keep them alive.
