EV Charging Infrastructure at Erste Bank Campus, Vienna

Erste Bank, a leading financial institutions in Austria, sought to enhance their Vienna campus by implementing a sustainable and user-friendly EV charging solution. With a vision to support electric mobility for employees, customers, and the public, Erste Bank aimed to offer flexible, multi-tiered access to charging facilities while creating a new revenue stream and supporting their broader sustainability goals.

Erste Bank needed a reliable, flexible, and easy-to-manage charging infrastructure to meet the needs of various user groups :

1. Employees who would benefit from free charging
2. Customers who could access chargers at a discounted rate
3. Public guests and neighbors who would pay standard rates, generating additional revenue.

Managing this hybrid access model requireda solution that could support tiered pricing and streamlining payments while offering central oversight of 57 chargers across both AC and DC types.

Our team delivered a comprehensive paymentand management solution tailored to Erste Bank’s semi-public EV charging model.57 charging stations AC and DC

Key Components of the Solution:

• Integrated Payment System with Tiered pricing: We implemented a flexible payment solution that supports various pricing structures based on user type. The system automatically adjusts to offer free charging for employees, discounted rates for customers, and standard rates for public guests, creating a seamless experience for all users.
• Centralized Backend Management: All 57 chargers were connected to a single backend platform, allowing Erste Bank to easily monitor usage, manage pricing, and optimize performance. The system supports remote access, enabling real-time oversight and reducing the need for on-site maintenance.
• Revenue Generation and ROI: By offering paid charging to public users and discounted charging for customers, ERSTE BANK has introduced a new revenue stream that contributes to offsetting the investment costs of the charging infrastructure.

Since implementation, Erste Bank has achieved measurable results:

1. Enhanced Operational Efficiency: The centralized backend system provides the fleet manager with valuable insights into usage patterns, charger availability, and energy consumption. This data-driven approach enables efficient management and helps optimize the use of resources.
2. Increased Revenue Generation: By charging public guests and offering discounted rates to customers, Erste Bank has effectively created an additional revenue stream that contributes to a positive ROI. The tiered pricing model balances convenience for employees and customers with profitability, supporting the sustainability of the EV infrastructure.
3. Improved Employee and Customer Satisfaction: The availability of free charging for employees and discounted rates for customers has been well-received, enhancing employee perks and customer loyalty. Public guests also benefit from convenient access to charging on a trusted campus location in Vienna.
4. Alignment with Sustainability Goals: The deployment of 57 chargers across AC and DC options underscores Erste Bank’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and green mobility solutions. This EV charging initiative supports their broader environmental goals while serving the community.