Iberdrola | bp pulse, the 50:50 strategic alliance between Iberdrola and BP that leads the rollout of the largest public high‑power charging network in Spain and Portugal, announced a strategic partnership with Driivz, a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company and recognized global software supplier for electric‑vehicle (EV) charging operators. The collaboration will see Driivz’s cloud‑based platform embedded across Iberdrola | bp pulse’s portfolio of 2,500 fast and ultra‑fast chargers, delivering an analytics‑rich layer that provides real‑time visibility into charger availability, uptime, hardware performance and charging patterns. By turning each charge point into a data‑driven asset, the partnership aims to improve reliability for drivers, simplify operations for the CPO, and create a “smarter grid asset” that can be coordinated with the broader electricity system as EV demand accelerates across the Iberian Peninsula.
Iberdrola | bp pulse selects Driivz’s platform
The agreement integrates Driivz’s API‑first architecture and dynamic energy‑management solution into Iberdrola | bp pulse’s operational workflow. The platform’s core functions include:
- Real‑time analytics – continuous monitoring of charger health, availability and utilization, enabling rapid response to faults and predictive maintenance.
- Dynamic energy management – automated load‑balancing that can shift charging power in response to grid conditions, helping to mitigate peak‑load stress on local distribution networks.
- Multi‑vendor support – a unified software layer that normalizes data from diverse hardware vendors, reducing the complexity of managing a heterogeneous fleet.
Federico Artes, Technology and Operations Director for the Iberian Peninsula, explained that the migration “builds our operation on foundations that allow us to grow, innovate and deliver the reliability the Iberian market deserves.” He added that data, automation and operational intelligence are “the real engines of this industry,” emphasizing that every charger is a revenue‑generating asset that must be measurable to be managed effectively.
Driivz CEO Shiri Levi‑Laor highlighted the platform’s scalability, noting that it enables operators to “maximize uptime, simplify operations and grow to thousands of charge points without reinventing their technology stack.” She also stressed that the platform is designed for future‑proofing: it will support vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) services, smart coordinated charging, and other advanced use cases as the market evolves.
Financial terms were not disclosed, and the announcement did not specify a detailed rollout schedule. However, Driivz will work closely with Iberdrola | bp pulse to enable the next phase of functionality, ensuring that the software can evolve alongside the expanding charger fleet and emerging grid services.
Infrastructure implications for the Iberian grid
Embedding an analytics layer transforms each charger from a simple power outlet into an active grid participant. According to Artes, the dynamic energy‑management capabilities allow the network to balance load across the 2,500‑point footprint, potentially easing stress on distribution feeders that would otherwise experience sharp spikes when multiple fast chargers operate simultaneously. By providing granular, real‑time data on usage patterns, the platform also equips Iberdrola | bp pulse’s grid operators with the information needed to schedule maintenance, plan upgrades, and coordinate with national transmission system operators.
The multi‑vendor, multi‑market nature of the Iberian network—spanning Spain’s high‑density urban corridors and Portugal’s emerging highway corridors—means that hardware diversity is inevitable. Driivz’s ability to harmonize data from different charger models reduces the operational overhead for the CPO and its energy‑supply partners, creating a more streamlined interface between the charging ecosystem and the underlying electricity infrastructure.
In the broader context of Spain and Portugal’s zero‑emission mobility goals, the partnership supports national targets for EV adoption by ensuring that the charging backbone is both reliable and adaptable. As the Iberian Peninsula pushes toward higher penetrations of electric vehicles, the need for intelligent load‑management solutions will become increasingly critical to avoid grid congestion and to enable renewable‑energy integration.
Market signal from Driivz’s operator survey
The collaboration is reinforced by insights from Driivz’s 2026 State of EV Charging Network Operators Report, which the announcement cites. The survey reveals a clear shift in operator priorities:
- 59 % of respondents now identify charger reliability and stability as the top industry challenge.
- The same 59 % rank increased charger utilization as the primary driver of profitability, underscoring the financial importance of maximizing uptime.
- 67 % consider artificial intelligence “very important” or “critical” to future growth, reflecting a growing appetite for AI‑enabled forecasting, demand‑response, and predictive maintenance.
These findings explain why Iberdrola | bp pulse selected a data‑centric platform. By leveraging Driivz’s analytics and AI‑ready architecture, the CPO can address the twin imperatives of reliability and utilization while positioning itself to adopt AI‑driven optimization tools as they mature.
Key Takeaways
- Iberdrola | bp pulse will use Driivz’s software to manage its network of 2,500 fast and ultra‑fast EV chargers in Spain and Portugal.
- The platform adds real‑time analytics, API‑first integration and dynamic energy management to support future V2G and coordinated charging capabilities.
- Driivz’s 2026 operator survey reports that 59 % of EV charging operators prioritize reliability and utilization, while 67 % view AI as critical to growth.
EnergyInsyte's Take
The partnership gives Iberian utilities a clearer view of charger performance and a scalable tool for integrating EV load into grid operations. Execution risk remains around the timeline for V2G and smart‑charging features, which are not detailed in the announcement. Executives should monitor how quickly the analytics translate into measurable uptime improvements and whether the platform eases peak‑load pressures on distribution networks.
Source: Businesswire
