Refueling and Charging Romania

Romania is a popular travel destination. Although the infrastructure is constantly being improved and modernised, the road network presents some challenges. A certain amount of preparation is therefore advisable to ensure a smooth journey. That is why you will find everything you need to know about charging and refuelling in Romania in this article.

The most important points

• Refuelling in Romania is largely straightforward: there is an extensive network of petrol stations that covers both cities and rural regions well. However, rural petrol stations are generally not open around the clock.

• Charging in Romania is not quite as easy, especially in rural areas. In cities you will find some charging points, while charging options for your electric car in the countryside are not well developed.

• Fuel prices in Romania vary depending on the region and provider, with petrol and diesel often being cheaper than in Germany.

• Charging stations and petrol stations offer different payment methods. You usually pay by credit card or special charging cards. As a precaution, also bring cash (RON).

• For national roads and motorways you need a vignette, which you can purchase directly from us.

Overview of the refuelling and charging network in Romania

Refuelling in Romania is largely very well organised. Especially along main roads, in cities and at motorways you will find a dense network of petrol stations. In rural regions, petrol stations are usually open until around 9 pm.

The network for charging electric cars is also constantly expanding. In cities and along major transport routes there are already some charging points. In rural areas, however, these are still scarce, which is why good route planning is recommended.

With hydrogen cars you should currently not travel to Romania, as no hydrogen filling stations are available.

Refuelling in Romania

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

The fuel designations 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 in some cases also via Apple Pay or Google Wallet. For rural regions it is advisable to always carry some cash (RON).

Charging your electric car

Romania is increasingly investing in expanding the charging infrastructure. The aim is to reduce the maximum distance between charging points to around 60 km. At present, however, coverage is not yet comprehensive.

Among the most important investors are 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 not yet sufficiently available. In cities the situation is significantly better, but you should still check your route in advance.

Cities with many charging points:

• Timișoara

• Sibiu

• Constanța

• Oradea

• Craiova

• Cluj-Napoca

Free charging points can be found, among other places, here:

• Kaufland Constanța

• Kaufland Sebeș

• Taverna Sarbului, Sinaia

• Parcarea Tei, Satu Mare

• Strada Păcii, Tulcea

• Gaz Auto, Botoșani

Charging station providers

Several major providers are active in Romania:

• EV Connect Romania

• PlugShare

• MOL Plugee

• Enel X

Don't forget your vignette!

A digital vignette is required for motorways and expressways in Romania, including for electric vehicles. You can conveniently purchase this in our shop.

The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey

Whether on motorways, in cities or in rural areas: you will find a suitable petrol station almost everywhere in Romania. The charging infrastructure for electric cars still has room for improvement, but is increasingly working well in cities and along main roads. With a little planning and the right digital vignette, nothing stands in the way of your smooth journey.

We wish you a pleasant trip to Romania and great enjoyment on your road trip. Further information about toll charges in Romania can be found in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to plan your journey optimally and to see suitable toll products. If you have any questions, we are always available by email.