Everything about electric car charging at SIXT rental cars
Recharge anywhere with access to over 350,000 charging stations across Europe
Rent a Tesla and enjoy access to the whole Tesla Supercharger network
Go the distance — all EVs have at least 80% battery charge at pick-up
Skip the charging station before your return with our prepaid recharge option
SIXT Loading guidelines for pickup and return
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State of charge at handover | State of charge at return | |
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>80% | >=80 |
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The charge level of electric vehicles is recorded both at pick-up and return. We handover the cars with a charge level above 80%, the vehicle must be returned with a charge level of at least 80%.*
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If you don’t have time to top up the batteries but didn’t book the pre-paid charging service, don’t worry – you’ll only be charged for the kWh’s needed to bring the battery to the pick-up state of charge, or maximum 80%. The applicable rates orientate themself on the cost at a public fast charging charger and are available at SIXT rental locations.
* If the charge level of the vehicle at pick-up was below 80%, the vehicle must be returned with the same charge level.
Our prepaid option to charge your car easily
To save time, you can opt for a pre-paid full battery charge when picking up your vehicle. The price is fixed with no hidden fees - this means you don't have to worry about recharging the vehicle before returning it.
Electric car charging with Shell Recharge
For your electric vehicle rental, you also have access to the Shell Recharge charging station network. With 350,000 charging stations across Europe accessible from your Shell Recharge app, electric car charging is a matter of a few clicks at SIXT. The card is available at the SIXT location at an attractive price.
Shell Recharge gives you:
- Access to over 350,000 charging stations across Europe
- Easy payment set-up with monthly billing
- Clear and transparent overview of your previous charging sessions and costs
- Overview of charging stations and their availability
How do I use Shell Recharge?
Download the Shell Recharge app and set up an account before, during or after you pick up your vehicle.
To use the Shell Recharge service:
- Download the Shell Recharge app from the App Store or Google Play. Follow the steps in the app to set up your account.
- You will receive a free charging card when you pick up your electric vehicle at a SIXT location. The card can then be linked to your Shell Recharge account.
- Now you can get started and charge via card or app!