Proof of Usefulness Report

ChargeLab

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+619
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

ChargeLab is a verifiable, high-growth Series A company ($30M+ funding) with significant partnerships (ABB, Eaton) and market presence in EV charging software. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false placeholders (e.g., 'most people have used my product', Audience: 'everyone') and missing financial data. The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the company, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the lack of effort and accuracy in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212
Audience Reach Impact+128
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+112
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+665
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+619

Project Details

Project URL
chargelab.co
Description
ChargeLab builds an open software platform for managing EV charging stations. Our platform leverages intelligent charging to improve how we move, work, and live.\n\nElectric vehicles are a breakthrough exponential technology. But our electric grid is not ready for the mass adoption of EVs. EVs will double electricity consumption around the world in the next two decades. This is a billion dollar problem.\n\nWhile others focus on electric vehicle charging hardware, we are focused entirely on software and data. Our software connects to EV chargers to gather usage data, manage electricity loads, and act as a platform for payments and transactions.\n\nWe are the common language spoken between charging stations, vehicles, and the grid. In the future, when all energy is renewable and all vehicles are connected, we will be the hub for communication, transactions, and data.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline