Charging and Refueling in Romania

Romania is a popular travel destination. Although the infrastructure is continuously being improved and modernized, the road network still presents some challenges. A bit of preparation is therefore helpful to ensure a smooth trip. That’s why in this article you’ll find everything you need to know about charging and refueling in Romania.

Key Facts

• Refueling in Romania is largely straightforward: there is an extensive network of petrol stations that covers both cities and rural areas well. However, rural stations are generally not open around the clock.
• Charging in Romania is a bit more difficult, especially in rural regions. In cities you’ll find some charging points, while charging options for your EV are not well developed in the countryside.
• Fuel prices in Romania vary by region and provider, with petrol and diesel often cheaper than in Germany.
• Charging stations and petrol stations offer different payment methods. In most cases you can pay by credit card or with special charging cards. It’s still a good idea to carry some cash (RON), just in case.
• For national roads and motorways you need a vignette, which you can purchase directly from us.

Overview of Romania’s Fuel and Charging Network

Refueling in Romania is generally very well organized. You’ll find a dense network of petrol stations, especially along major routes, in cities, and on motorways. In rural areas, stations are usually open until around 9 pm.

The network for charging electric cars is also being steadily expanded. In urban areas and along key transport corridors, there are already some charging options. In rural regions, however, charging points are still scarce, which is why good route planning is recommended.

At the moment, you should not travel to Romania with hydrogen vehicles, as there are no hydrogen refueling stations available.

Refueling in Romania

Refueling in Romania is easy and well organized. Common petrol station chains include Lukoil, Shell, BP, Petrom, ÖMV, Rompetrol and MOL. Many stations offer additional services such as car washes, small shops, or an attendant.

The fuel labels are:

• Super: Benzina Super
• Super Plus: Benzina Super Plus
• Diesel: Motorina

Payment Methods at Petrol Stations

Petrol stations and charging stations offer various payment options. As a rule, you can pay in cash or by credit card, and sometimes via Apple Pay or Google Wallet. For rural areas, it’s recommended to always carry some cash (RON).

Charging an Electric Car

Romania is increasingly investing in the expansion of its charging infrastructure. The goal is to reduce the maximum distance between charging points to around 60 km. At present, coverage is still not nationwide.

Key investors include Kaufland, E.ON, Lidl and Eldrive. Further projects are already planned.

Charging Stations in Romania

Especially in rural areas and along motorways, charging stations are still not sufficiently available. In cities the situation is much better—still, you should check your route in advance.

Cities with many charging points:

• Timișoara
• Sibiu
• Constanța
• Oradea
• Craiova
• Cluj-Napoca

Free charging points can be found, for example, here:

• Kaufland Constanța
• Kaufland Sebeș
• Taverna Sarbului, Sinaia
• Parcarea Tei, Satu Mare
• Strada Păcii, Tulcea
• Gaz Auto, Botoșani

Charging Station Providers

Several major providers operate in Romania:

• EV Connect Romania
• PlugShare
• MOL Plugee
• Enel X

Don’t Forget the Vignette!

For motorways and expressways in Romania, a digital vignette is required—even for electric vehicles. You can conveniently purchase it in our shop.

The DMC Team Wishes You a Pleasant Journey

Whether on motorways, in cities, or in rural areas: in Romania you can find a suitable petrol station almost everywhere. The charging infrastructure for electric cars still has room for improvement, but it works increasingly well in cities and along major routes. With a bit of planning and the right digital vignette, nothing stands in the way of a smooth trip.

We wish you a wonderful trip to Romania and lots of fun on your road trip. You can find more information about tolls in Romania in our guide. Feel free to use our route planner to plan your trip and see suitable toll products. If you have any questions, you can reach us anytime via email.