This week on Everybody in the Pool, EV sales are on the rise again thanks to gas prices (and in some parts of the world, they never slowed down). So this week, we’re talking about a crucial part of the electric vehicle transition: the chargers. Because as EV adoption grows, drivers need more than a place to plug in. They need charging that’s reliable, convenient, and maybe even a little fun. Our guest is Shiri Levi-Laor, CEO of Driivz, a software company working behind the scenes to help charging operators manage their networks and energy costs.
Shiri explains why the conversation is shifting from range anxiety to charging anxiety—and why a charger that eventually works isn’t necessarily good enough. We get into the four pieces of the charging profitability puzzle: choosing the right sites and hardware, setting prices, managing energy, and creating an experience that makes drivers want to come back. Plus, why destination charging and a good recommendation can make all the difference.
We also talk about the increasingly important role of energy management: balancing limited grid capacity, using batteries and renewable energy, and avoiding expensive peak hours. Shiri shares how data and intelligence can help operators make smarter decisions, what vehicle-to-grid technology could eventually unlock, and what she’s seeing as charging networks expand around the world. It’s a conversation about making the infrastructure behind electrification work better for everyone.