Proof of Usefulness Report

EV Connect

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+669
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

EV Connect is a highly successful, mature technology project that has been acquired by Schneider Electric (June 2022). While the submission itself was low-effort (containing hyperbolic claims like 'audienceReach: everyone' and missing data), the underlying entity is a market leader in the EV charging ecosystem with verified large-scale B2B traction, significant revenue ($30M-$50M+ est.), and a team of 100+ employees. The score reflects the high real-world utility and proven exit, penalized significantly by the low quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+816
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+669

Project Details

Project URL
evconnect.com
Description
EV Connect developed and operates the industry’s most robust and flexible cloud-based platform for the management of the Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem. The EV Connect platform provides charge station-agnostic command \u0026 control; enterprise and energy systems integration via an open API; driver communications and support; and demand-response functionality across multiple charging networks.\n\nLeveraging its cloud-based platform, EV Connect is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for commercial, enterprise, hospitality, university and government facilities.\n\nEstablished in 2010, EV Connect customers include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Verizon, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, Electrify America, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities. For more information, please visit www.evconnect.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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