{"id":240307,"date":"2023-01-20T16:32:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reev.com\/?p=240307"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:00:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:00:06","slug":"case-study-datev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reev.com\/en\/case-study-datev\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study – DATEV"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Case Study - DATEV<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How do you set up charging stations at your company?<\/strong><\/p>

We\u2019ll walk you through every step of setting up charging infrastructure using the company DATEV as an example.<\/strong><\/p>

The IT service provider DATEV is committed to promoting sustainability and innovation in equal measure: The company\u2019s comprehensive sustainability strategy aims for climate neutrality by 2030. Electric mobility plays a key role among the measures taken to reduce CO\u2082 emissions. For this reason, the company has pushed forward with the electrification of its vehicle fleet and established its own charging infrastructure at seven locations. In collaboration with reev, a total of 44 charging ports for electric vehicles were installed on DATEV\u2019s premises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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About DATEV<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

DATEV eG is an IT service provider headquartered in Nuremberg and, with more than 8,300 employees, is one of the largest software companies in Europe. DATEV is known for providing high-quality software for tax advisors, certified public accountants, and attorneys, as well as their clients\u2014most of whom are small and medium-sized businesses. The company acts as a trusted partner, guiding approximately 471,000 clients through the digital transformation of their business processes.<\/p>

The IT service provider DATEV is committed to promoting sustainability and innovation in equal measure: The company\u2019s comprehensive sustainability strategy aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Electric mobility plays an important role among the measures being taken to reduce CO2 emissions. For this reason, the company has pushed ahead with the electrification of its vehicle fleet and established its own charging infrastructure at seven locations. In collaboration with reev, a total of 44 charging ports for electric vehicles were installed on DATEV\u2019s premises.<\/p>

DATEV combines tradition with innovation. The company takes responsibility for its employees, society, and the environment in many ways. With digital business models and a sustainable mobility concept, DATEV aims to pave the way to the future\u2014for its members and customers. This includes, among other things, the step-by-step electrification of its vehicle fleet. DATEV uses only green electricity, supplemented by four of its own solar power systems. This means that all electric vehicles are charged with green electricity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Facts, Figures, and Data<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

DATEV operates 44 of its own charging points at seven different locations in Germany. To manage and control these charging stations across all locations, the company opted for a charging infrastructure with integrated cloud software. The online operator portal, reev Dashboard Pro, automates all processes, so that virtually no resources are required to operate the charging infrastructure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To ensure efficient utilization, the charging time is limited to two hours. This allows for up to 180 charging cycles per day. In the DATEV vehicle fleet, electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrids) account for about 10 percent, and in the internal fleet, 30 percent. (As of March 2022) DATEV\u2019s in-house charging infrastructure makes the company independent of external service providers and enables it to charge both fleet vehicles and employees\u2019 electric cars with green electricity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Motivation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

DATEV embraces its corporate responsibility\u2014on environmental, economic, and social levels. In 2001, DATEV\u2019s Executive Board adopted guidelines for sustainable business practices, thereby making sustainability an integral part of the company\u2019s DNA.
Today, the company has a comprehensive sustainability strategy that permeates all areas of the business. As early as 2012, DATEV acquired its first two electric vehicles. Since then, thanks to the positive response, the vehicle fleet has been gradually converted to electric mobility. In addition, wall boxes were installed\u2014initially without integrated software.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To enhance the company\u2019s appeal as an employer and significantly promote sustainable mobility, charging stations for employees and visitors were finally put into operation in 2017. In 2020, in preparation for a major expansion, charging software from three different providers was tested. The choice fell on the reev Dashboard Pro: \u201cThe intuitive online operator portal, with its many useful features and customizable settings, was the deciding factor. Added to this are high-quality hardware and excellent service in the event of malfunctions as well as for technical and business-related questions. Furthermore, working with a regional service provider was also an important criterion for DATEV,\u201d said Michael Thoma, Energy Officer at DATEV.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Implementation<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

DATEV commissioned reev to provide the basic charging infrastructure for a total of seven locations. The first step was to identify suitable parking spaces for the high-quality eMH3 wall boxes from ABL. After all, the power supply lines needed to be as short as possible. Special attention was paid to fire safety, which is particularly relevant for parking garages and underground parking facilities. The installation of 44 charging points at 7 locations required a high degree of coordination among all parties involved. In close collaboration with the electrical contractor reev solutions and DATEV representatives, an on-site PreCheck was conducted to assess the existing electrical infrastructure. Based on these findings, site-specific planning could begin, and the optimal installation locations were determined.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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reev solutions handled the technical design and programming of the charging stations, as well as the integration of load and energy management. This ensured seamless coordination between the hardware, software, and electrical design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Operations<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

The charging stations are located on the DATEV premises, so only employees and visitors with access authorization can charge their vehicles. A distinction is made between vehicles in the internal fleet and employees\u2019 private vehicles, company cars, and visitors\u2019 electric vehicles. According to Thoma, the charging process runs smoothly for all users. Since charging is very simple, there are very few questions about technical procedures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Benefits the company gains from the charging solution:<\/h5>