Refueling and charging Slovenia
Slovenia is a popular destination for drivers and campers. The picturesque landscapes, the impressive Alpine region, and the proximity to the Adriatic make it particularly attractive. Good preparation is essential to ensure your trip runs smoothly. Whether it's refuelling in Slovenia or charging an electric car in Slovenia: in this article, you'll find everything you need to know on the topic.
Charging and refuelling in Slovenia: The most important information
Refuelling in Slovenia is easy and convenient thanks to the well-developed network of petrol stations. Petrol stations are widespread in both urban and rural areas.
Charging an electric car in Slovenia is becoming increasingly easy: there are now already over 1,500 charging stations. These are located mainly in urban areas.
The prices for refuelling in Slovenia are currently regulated by the state away from motorways and expressways: the government sets maximum prices for petrol (95) and diesel on a weekly basis. At petrol stations on motorways and expressways, prices are unregulated and often higher. Payment is usually possible by cash or card.
When charging an electric car in Slovenia, prices also depend on whether you want to charge normally or quickly. Payment is usually made by card or via a special app.
Also keep in mind that – regardless of the type of drive – you need a vignette for Slovenia for vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight on motorways and expressways. With our flat rate, we register it for you.
Overview of the refuelling and charging network in Slovenia
Slovenia has a dense network of petrol stations that covers both urban and rural areas. The largest petrol station chains include Petrol, OMV, MOL, and Shell. These providers are well represented throughout Slovenia. In more remote regions, such as the Soča Valley or the Julian Alps, the network is thinner, but still sufficient to ensure a stress-free trip.
There are also already over 1,500 stations for charging electric cars in Slovenia. These are located mainly in larger cities such as Ljubljana, Maribor, and Radovljica, as well as along the motorways. When travelling in more rural areas, for example in the Karst or the Bela Krajina region, you should plan a bit more carefully. In these regions, the charging network is comparatively less developed. The good news, however: Slovenia is small. So a charging station is, in principle, never really far away.
Refuelling in Slovenia
Refuelling in Slovenia is simple and well organised. Petrol is the largest provider and operates numerous petrol stations throughout the country. Other commonly found chains are OMV, MOL, and Shell. In addition to fuel, these often offer further services such as car washes and small supermarkets.
The names for fuel in Slovenia are as follows:
Super: Eurosuper 95
Super Plus: Eurosuper 98
Diesel: Nafta / Diesel
Petrol stations in Slovenia: Available nationwide
The network of petrol stations in Slovenia is developed nationwide. You'll find particularly many petrol stations in cities and along the motorways. The number of petrol stations in rural regions is lower, but still sufficient. This ensures that fuel supply is guaranteed everywhere, at all times. Just keep in mind that petrol stations in rural areas may not be open around the clock.
Refuelling in Slovenia: Prices
The prices for refuelling in Slovenia are currently (as of October 2026) regulated by the state at all petrol stations away from motorways and expressways: the government sets maximum prices for petrol (95) and diesel on a weekly basis. At petrol stations along motorways and expressways, however, prices are unregulated and often higher. You can therefore usually refuel cheaply in Slovenia away from the motorway.
Payment methods at petrol stations
At most petrol stations in Slovenia, you can pay either by cash or by credit card. Some petrol stations also offer mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay or Google Wallet. For international travellers, it's advisable to always carry some cash in euros: especially in more rural areas, it can happen that not all cards are accepted for payment.
Charging an electric car in Slovenia
Charging electric cars in Slovenia is becoming ever easier. There are now already over 1,500 charging stations in Slovenia.
Charging stations in Slovenia
Charging stations in Slovenia are particularly numerous in the larger cities and along the motorways.
Particularly many charging points in Slovenia can be found in:
Ljubljana
Maribor
Radovljica
Ptuj
Kranj
Murska Sobota
Novo Mesto
You'll also find many charging stations along the A1 and A2 motorways, which makes charging an electric car in Slovenia easily possible even on longer routes.
To find charging stations, you can, for example, use apps such as PlugShare, Electromaps, or Chargemap. There you can see where the nearest charging points are located and whether they are currently available or in use.
Charging points in Slovenia: Providers
In Slovenia, Petrol and Gremo na Elektriko are among the largest providers of charging points. There are also a few smaller service providers. Basically, you'll find stations to charge your car throughout Slovenia. However, the infrastructure is much more developed in urban areas than in rural areas.
Charging an electric car: Costs and payment
The cost of charging an electric car in Slovenia varies depending on the provider and charging speed. At fast-charging stations, you generally pay more than at normal charging points. Typically, billing is per kWh, but some providers also charge by charging time or as a flat amount. Especially in urban areas, prices for charging points in Slovenia can be higher.
Payment is usually possible by card or via a special app. The OneCharge app in particular is frequently used: it works at all Petrol stations. The ShellRecharge app is also commonly used in Slovenia.
Charging an electric car in Slovenia: Important notes
Slovenia is a small country. This means a charging station is almost always within your reach. Nevertheless, plan your route carefully to avoid unpleasant surprises. Sometimes the devices can malfunction or be occupied. For planning and on-site use, you can therefore use special apps such as PlugShare, Electromaps, or Chargemap. With these, you can easily search for charging points in Slovenia and check their availability in real time. One more tip: most charging stations are equipped with the appropriate cables. Nevertheless, bring your own cable to be on the safe side.
Special features and tips for travellers
Refuelling in Slovenia and charging an electric car are basically straightforward. Nevertheless, there are a few points you should keep in mind.
Refuelling and charging in rural areas
In remote regions, such as the Soča Valley or the Karst regions, the density of petrol stations and charging stations is lower. Plan your refuelling and charging breaks in advance, therefore, to avoid unnecessary detours.
Refuelling and charging in urban and tourist areas
In popular tourist areas such as Bled, the Julian Alps, or the Slovenian coast, there are many petrol stations and sufficient charging stations. During the high season, however, these are heavily used and prices can be higher. The same applies to the charging stations in cities such as Ljubljana or Maribor. Keep this in mind for your trip and plan for extra time accordingly.
Using apps for route planning
Use apps such as PACE Drive, Plugshare, or Chargemap to find the nearest petrol station or charging point. Many of these apps also offer price comparisons and help you find the cheapest option for charging and refuelling in Slovenia.
Don't forget the vignette!
Regardless of the type of your car (vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight), you also need a digital vignette in Slovenia to use the country's expressways and motorways. We register the vignette for you as part of our flat rate – with just a few clicks.
The Europamaut team wishes you a pleasant journey!
Whether it's refuelling in Slovenia or charging an electric car in Slovenia: thanks to the well-developed infrastructure, both are relatively simple and straightforward. In this small country, you'll find a suitable petrol station or charging station almost everywhere. Use the relevant apps to find your stops and plan your route roughly in advance. Secure your digital vignette now, and nothing stands in the way of your relaxed journey through Slovenia!
You'll also find detailed information on tolls in Slovenia and vehicle classes in our guide. If you still have unanswered questions, you can reach our support team at any time by email.
FAQs on fuelling and charging
Answers to the most common questions on this topic.
How much does refueling cost in Slovenia?
The prices for refuelling in Slovenia are currently regulated by the state away from motorways and expressways: the government sets maximum prices weekly for petrol (95) and diesel. At petrol stations on motorways and expressways, prices are unregulated and often higher. On average, the price for petrol and diesel is slightly below the European average.
