How to charge a non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger in Romania: a step-by-step guide

Don't drive a Tesla but have an EV with a CCS port? You can charge at many Tesla Superchargers in Romania straight from the Tesla app. Setting up an account takes a minute, and the network keeps adding new sites, such as Bucharest West, which opened in October. Here are the steps, the costs and the common-sense rules.

Step 1: the app and the account

Tesla lays out the process on its official support page for Romania:

1. Download the Tesla app (iOS or Android) and create a Tesla Account. You don't need a Tesla.
2. Choose "Charge Your EV" and find the Supercharger site on the map.
3. Add a payment method, plug in, select the post and tap "Start Charging".
4. When you are done, tap "Stop Charging".

If you already own a Tesla plus an EV from another brand, look for "Charge Your Other EV" in the app's top-right menu.

Graphic: notateslakiller.com, based on Tesla Support Romania

Step 2: the right post

Every post has a label at its base with a code, for example 4A. Take the cable from 4A, select 4A in the app. Once you have picked the post, you have two minutes to plug in; otherwise the session times out and you start again. No big deal, just repeat the step.

Which sites are open to other brands

The official list of Romanian Superchargers is on tesla.com/findus and now covers cities across the country, from Satu Mare and Oradea to Constanța and Galați. Not every Tesla site worldwide is open to other brands, so the reliable check is in the app: if a site shows up under "Charge Your EV", you can charge there. The app also shows live availability.

Among the new Romanian sites we have covered that take any CCS EV:

• Bucharest West (Fashion House Militari): 12 stalls;
• Constanța, City Park Mall: 6 stalls.

Photo: Tesla

What it costs: standard price or membership

The price is shown in the app for each site before you start. Many sites have time-of-day pricing, usually cheaper at night. Your rate is locked when you plug in and does not change mid-session.

You have two options:

• No membership: you pay the price for other EVs. A membership is not required.
• Supercharging Membership: you pay a fixed fee and get the same price per kWh as Tesla owners. Sign up in the app: menu, "Charging", "Membership", "Join". You can cancel any time; fees already paid are non-refundable.

Prices change from time to time, so always check the app. The membership pays off if you Supercharge often, for example on long trips, and its current price is shown in the app too.

When a session starts, Tesla places a temporary authorization hold on your card: 100 RON when paying through the app. It is released after payment, within a few days depending on your bank.

Compatibility: CCS only

Superchargers are open to other brands only for CCS-compatible vehicles. In Europe, that covers practically every new EV with DC fast charging. If a post has two cables or an adapter, use the CCS connector. Actual speed depends on your car and the site; see how to read a DC charging curve.

Supercharger etiquette

• Congestion fee. When a site is busy and your battery is past 80% or charging has ended, you get 5 minutes to leave. After that, a per-minute fee applies. For Romania, the typical fee listed by Tesla is 2.5 RON per minute. The rule is the same for Teslas and other brands.
• Cable reach. Charge ports sit in different places on different cars. Tesla asks you not to block other bays by parking over the lines if the cable does not reach comfortably. On V4 posts the cable is longer and reaches any EV more easily.
• Charge what you need. On a long trip, 10–80% is usually the fastest option and keeps the stall free for the next driver.

What it means for drivers

• You get access to a fast, reliable and growing network with one account and no separate charging card.
• For occasional trips, go without a membership. If you charge often, work out whether the membership helps.
• Combine Superchargers with other networks: the AmpWhere map and our road trip guide help you plan stops. See also which apps and cards are worth it and what charging costs in Romania.
• The network keeps growing: Lazu, Drajna, Sebeș and Târgu Mureș are next.