With SIXT Share, refueling and charging are handled through the app — select your pump or charging station, follow the steps, and we take care of payment automatically.
Refueling a SIXT Share vehicle
How to refuel
- Open the SIXT app and find a partner gas station near you.
- Select the fuel pump in the app before you start refueling.
- Refuel the vehicle and wait for confirmation in the app that the process is complete.
- Get back in the car and keep driving — payment is handled automatically.
Refueling reward
As a thank-you for refueling, you'll receive a voucher toward a future rental. The voucher amount is based on the difference in fuel level (%) between the start and end of your rental — for every 10% difference, you receive $1. Percentages are always rounded down to the nearest whole number.
What if I refueled at a non-partner gas station?
SIXT Share vehicles must be refueled at partner gas stations. If you had no choice but to use a different station, please contact our customer service team.
Charging a SIXT Share electric vehicle
How to charge
- Open the SIXT app and tap the "Charging" icon to find available partner charging stations.
- Drive to the station and connect the charging cable — use only the cable stored in the trunk or the one fixed to the charging station.
- Plug the cable into the vehicle first, then hold the charging card or chip (found in the glove compartment or center console) up to the charging station to start the session.
- Wait for confirmation in the SIXT app that charging has started successfully.
- Payment is handled automatically. You can end or continue your rental while the vehicle charges.
First time charging? The app will walk you through each step. It will also show you where the charging port is located on your specific vehicle. For further guidance, check the vehicle's user manual in the glove compartment.
Can I keep the rental active while the car charges?
Yes. You can charge the vehicle and continue your rental at the same time. Do not end the rental while charging — once a charging session starts, the car only becomes visible and available to rent again once it is fully charged. Per-minute rental fees continue to apply during charging at the rate shown in the app at the time of your reservation.
I just plugged in an electric car — now I can't find it in the app. Why?
Once charging begins, the vehicle is hidden from the app until it is fully charged. If you only need a short break, keep your rental active rather than ending it.
I want to rent an electric vehicle that's connected to a charging station. What do I do?
Start your rental as usual in the SIXT app and unlock the car. Pull the charging cable firmly to disconnect it from the charging station, then unplug it from the vehicle and store it in the trunk.
The app says charging didn't start. What should I do?
Check that the cable is properly connected to both the vehicle and the charging station. Restart the charging process. If the issue continues, try a different charging station.
More information on charging electric vehicles
- For charging in the Netherlands: sixt.nl/share/opladen
- For charging in Germany: [PLEASE VERIFY: confirm and add the correct URL for the German EV charging page]
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