Refueling and Charging Romania
Romania is a popular travel destination. Although the infrastructure is continuously being improved and modernized, the road network presents some challenges. Some preparation is therefore useful 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.
The Most Important Facts
Refueling in Romania is largely easy: there is an extensive network of gas stations that covers both cities and rural regions well. However, rural gas stations usually don't have round-the-clock opening hours.
Charging in Romania is not quite as easy, especially in rural areas. In cities you'll find some charging stations, 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 compared to Germany.
Charging stations and gas stations offer different payment methods. Usually you pay by credit card or special charging cards. As a precaution, also bring some cash (RON).
For national roads and motorways you need a vignette, which you can buy directly from us.
Overview of the Fuel and Charging Network in Romania
Refueling in Romania is largely very well organized. Especially along the main traffic routes, in cities and on motorways, you'll find a dense network of gas stations. In rural regions, gas stations are usually open until about 9 pm.
The network for charging electric cars is also being continuously expanded. In cities and along important traffic routes, there are already some charging stations. In rural areas, however, these are still rare, which is why good route planning is recommended.
You should currently not travel to Romania with a hydrogen car, as no hydrogen filling stations are available.
Refueling in Romania
Refueling in Romania is simple and well organized. Common gas station chains include Lukoil, Shell, BP, Petrom, ÖMV, Rompetrol and MOL. Many stations offer additional services such as car washes, small shops, or a fuel attendant.
The names for fuels are:
Super: Benzina Super
Super Plus: Benzina Super Plus
Diesel: Motorina
Payment Methods at Gas Stations
Gas 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's advisable to always carry some cash (RON) with you.
Charging an Electric Car
Romania is increasingly investing in the expansion of charging infrastructure. The goal is to reduce the maximum distance between charging stations to around 60 km. Currently, however, coverage is not yet nationwide.
Among the most important investors are Kaufland, E.ON, Lidl and Eldrive. Further projects are already being 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 stations:
Timișoara
Sibiu
Constanța
Oradea
Craiova
Cluj-Napoca
You can find free charging stations at, among other places:
Kaufland Constanța
Kaufland Sebeș
Taverna Sârbului, 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 the Vignette!
For motorways and expressways in Romania, a digital vignette is required, even for electric vehicles. You can conveniently purchase this in our shop.
The Europamaut Team Wishes You a Pleasant Trip
Whether on motorways, in cities, or in rural areas: you'll find a suitable gas station almost everywhere in Romania. The charging infrastructure for electric cars still has room for improvement, but is increasingly working better in cities and along the main traffic routes. With a bit of planning and the right digital vignette, nothing stands in the way of your smooth journey.
We wish you a pleasant trip to Romania and lots of enjoyment on your road trip. You can find more information about tolls in Romania in our guide. Feel free to also use our route planner to optimally plan your trip and see the appropriate toll products displayed. If you have any questions, we're always available by email.
