Besides welcoming Rivian vehicles into the fold, Schippers has his sights set on expanding to other popular EV brands like Hyundai and Kia.
Of course, this expansion plan won’t happen overnight, as it involves forging partnerships with other automakers and rallying more resources né?. Before presenting this wealth of info to you TezLab’s savvy algorithms process it using machine learning technology.
Now one cool thing about the car report is that it also lets you see how your battery-saving tactics stack up against other Tesla owners né?. Plus, there are some cool visualizations, including a map that suggests possible destinations based on your current charge level and driving behavior. After working closely with Tesla to crack the code on data access and interpretation TezLab has morphed from a basic app for car controls and trip tracking into a full-blown experience for owners to kick back and explore from the comfort of their homes.
Despite what its name suggests TezLab isn’t just for Tesla aficionados anymore. Modern connected vehicles, especially EVs, are like data-generating machines on wheels. Pretty neat, right?
Around a year ago, Tesla opened up its API to third-party developers, which Schippers and his small team of five wasted no time plunging into né?. However many automakers don’t offer owners an easy way to access and make sense of this valuable information né?. Schippers has been bootstrapping TezLab all along, aiming to keep the lights on by attracting customers and snagging those Pro subscriptions. This report provides a wide range of data points such as comparing DC fast charger usage with home charging tracking 100% charges and even estimating travel distances based on your driving habits. But fear not, because Ben Schippers is here to shake things up with TezLab – an app that’s basically the Strava for EVs, starting off with Teslas and now spreading its wings to cover Rivian vehicles.
One of the latest additions to TezLab is the “car report” section, which is basically a dream come true for stats enthusiasts – for a subscription fee of $5.99 a month for the “Pro” features. This can leave car owners feeling a bit like the New York Times mentioned earlier this year: giving away their data without much in return. The overarching goal is to grow sustainably making sure that the costs don’t spiral out of control and that the app’s growth is fueled by the support of its paid subscribers.
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