EV Charging in Romania

Charging Networks

Romania has 5+ major charging networks. The largest include Ionity, Enel X Way, Tesla Supercharger.

Practical Tips

• Download the Renovatio e-charge app before your trip. Renovatio operates the largest domestic charging network with chargers across Romania, including many fast chargers.
• MOL Plugee chargers are available at MOL fuel stations along main routes, connecting Romania to Hungary and beyond.
• Kaufland and Lidl supermarkets in Romania increasingly offer free AC charging while you shop. Check for chargers in their parking lots.
• Enel X Way chargers are present in several Romanian cities and at shopping centers.
• The new A1 and A3 motorway segments being built will improve highway charging coverage, but check current status before relying on planned infrastructure.

How to Pay

Romanian chargers primarily accept app-based payment. Renovatio e-charge and MOL Plugee are the most useful apps. Shell Recharge RFID cards work at some stations through roaming. Contactless bank card payment is available at some newer chargers but not widespread. Prices are displayed in Romanian leu (RON). Some apps show euro equivalents.

Charging Costs

Home charging is significantly cheaper than public DC fast charging in Romania. If you have access to a home charger or workplace charging, use it for daily needs and save DC fast charging for road trips.

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EV Incentives for Businesses

Rabla Plus program provides purchase subsidies for EVs. EVs exempt from vehicle ownership tax.

Tax incentives change frequently. Verify current rates with your local tax authority.

Road Trips

Romania's motorway network is still being built. The A1 connects Bucharest to Pitesti, and segments toward Sibiu are under construction. The A3 from Bucharest toward Brasov and eventually Cluj-Napoca is expanding. Until full motorway coverage is complete, many long-distance trips use national roads (DN routes), which are slower but increasingly have chargers in towns along the way. The Transfagarasan and Transalpina mountain roads are spectacular but have no chargers and steep gradients. Charge fully before attempting these routes.

Useful Apps

Download these before you travel. Having the right apps installed saves time at the charger.

• Renovatio e-charge
• MOL Plugee
• Shell Recharge

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Do not attempt the Transfagarasan or Transalpina mountain roads without a full charge and range to spare. There are no chargers on these routes.
• Do not assume motorway coverage between all major cities. Check which motorway segments are actually complete before planning your route.
• Do not rely solely on roaming in Romania. The domestic Renovatio network works best with its native app.
• Do not plan tight charging stops in rural Moldavia or Maramures. Eastern and northern Romania have wider charger gaps than Transylvania or Wallachia.

Good to Know

• Romania uses the Romanian leu (RON), not the euro. Charging prices are in RON.
• Romania's motorway network is incomplete. Many routes between major cities still use national roads rather than motorways.
• Mountain passes like the Transfagarasan are closed in winter (usually November through June). These roads have no chargers even when open.
• Bucharest has a growing charging network, but traffic congestion can drain your battery faster than the map distance suggests. Air conditioning in summer adds to consumption.

Explore by Vehicle

See country-specific charging costs and winter range estimates for your vehicle in Romania.