Sustainable travelers have been switching to electric and Istria’s charging network is constantly expanding. Find out how you can travel in Istria on batteries.

Electric vehicle owners can now road trip to Istria with the peace of mind that multiple e-charging stations will be along the way to accommodate their charging needs. This is one of many cutting-edge amenities that give eco-travelers in Istria choices to customize their stay as well as access the EV charging infrastructure in a valuable way and receive transparent information for service payments.Charging stations for e-cars in Istria

The latest analyses and projections by the International Energy Agency estimate that the number of electric vehicles sold will increase to 20 million by 2030, which is twenty times more than the number sold last year.

As part of Istria’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, providing the infrastructure to support electric vehicles will also encourage more residents to adopt this environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cars.

Charging stations for e-cars in Istria
Photo: Kārlis Dambrāns via Flickr

How to travel in Istria by electric car?

Travelers arriving in Istria should not have problems traveling with electric vehicles from one part of the county to another. Electric stations can be found in all major cities, but also at certain camping sites. On Chargemap, you can find the nearest charging point and all the information you need to plan your e-journey.

Charging stations for e-cars in Istria
Source: Chargemap.com

Here is the list of charging stations for electric cars:

Umag

Umag e-charging stations
Source: Colours of Istria

Hotel Sol Sipar for Plava Laguna****
Jadranska 78, HR-52470 Umag
T: +385 (0)52 719 000
Tesla cars, 22kW power, free of charge

Hotel Melia Coral for Plava Laguna*****
Katoro 20, HR-52470 Umag
Tesla cars, 22kW power, free of charge

Resort Stella Maris
Ul. Stella Maris, HR-52470 Umag
T. +385 (0)52 710 000
2 chargers: for all electric cars, 22kW power, free of charge

ACI Marina Umag
Šetalište Vladimira Gortana 7, HR-52470 Umag
T: +385 (0)52 707 000, +385 (0)52741 066
Tesla 2x, 22kW power
For all electric cars, 22kW power

Kaufland
Novigradska ulica 22, HR-52470 Umag
1 Plug type 2, 43 KW
1 Plug Combo 2, 50 KW
1 Plug CHAdeMO, 50 kw

Kempinski Hotel Adriatic*****
Alberi 300 A, HR-52745 Savudrija
5 plugs type 2: 2 for Tesla cars and 3 for other electric cars

Novigrad

Novigrad e-charging stations
Source: Colours of Istria

Parking lot in front of the town sports hall
HR-52466 Novigrad
Technical data: Simultaneously charging of the two vehicles and each of both vehicles will have at the same time the option of 22 kW or 44 kW charging peak power.
Name of the product: Ducati

Hotel Aminess Maestral****
Škverska 8, HR-52466 Novigrad
T. +385 (0)52 858 600

Buje

Buje e-charging stations
Source: Colours of Istria

Casino Hotel Mulino****
Skrile 75 a, HR-52460 Buje
T. +385 (0)52 725 300

Vižinada

Where to charge your Electric Car in Vizinada
Photo: Croatia.hr Vižinada Old Town Center

Poreč

Poreč e-charging stations
Photo: Ivo Biocina. Source: Croatia.hr

Large Town Parking Lot (0-24)
Partizanska ulica, HR-52440 Poreč
Technical data: Sockets IEC 62196 type 2, mod.3, simultaneously charging of the two vehicles, each with 22kW power.
Activation: RFID card, it’s free of charge and you can obtain it by contacting the parking lot staff

Žatika
Ul. Karla Huguesa 20, HR-52440 Poreč

Valamar Diamant Hotel****
Stancija Kaligari 1, HR-52440 Poreč
T. +385 (0)52 465 000

Rovinj

rovinj e-charging stations
Source: Croatia.hr

Hotel Lone*****
Luje Adamovića 31, HR-52210 Rovinj
T +385 (0)52 800 250
Technical data:
2 standard charge plugs
1 Schuko plug + 1 Plug type 2
type 2 + home schuko plug
Activation: RFID card

Rovinj e-car charging station on locations:

Istarska street, Matteo Benussi street, Parking Mala Valdibora, street G. Paliaga
T: +385 (0)52 813 230, +385 (0)52 813 068

Bale

Bale e-charging stations
Source: Istria Culture

Camping Mon Perin****
Longher bb, HR-52211 Bale
T: +385 (0)52 824 338

Vodnjan

Vodnjan e-charging stations
Source: Croatia.hr

OPG Chiavalon
Vladimira Nazora 16, HR-52215 Vodnjan
T: +385 (0)52 511 906
M: +385 (0)98 860 566

Pula

Pula e-charging stations
Source: Croatia.hr

Pula e-car charging station – Parking lot Karolina
Riva HR-52100 Pula
Technical data:
1 standard charge plug + 1 accelerated charge plug
1 Schuko plug + 1 Plug type 2
Type 1: Type 2 socket (AC)
Power: 22 kW (32 A)
Voltage: 400V
Type 2: home schuko plug WCD (AC)
Power: 3.6 kW (16 A)
Voltage: 230V
Activation: RFID card

Park Plaza Arena***
Verudella 17, HR-52100 Pula
+385 (0)52 375 000

Park Plaza Verudela****
Verudella 31, HR-52100 Pula
T: +385 (0)52 375 000
2 chargers: 1 for Tesla cars 1 for other for electric cars

Medulin

Medulin e-charging stations
Source: Istra.hr

Park Plaza Belvedere****
Osipovica 33, HR-52203 Medulin
T: +385 (0)52 572 001
2 chargers: 1 for Tesla cars 1 for other for electric cars

Arena One 99 Glamping
Pomer 26/B, 52203 Medulin
T: +385 (0)52 573 746

Labin

Labin e-charging stations
Source: rabac-labin.com

HEP – owned charging station
Titiov trg, HR-52220 Labin
Technical data:
2 accelerated charge plugs
2 plugs type 2
Type 2 x 22,2 kW (AC)
It can be used for e-cars and e-motorbikes

Rabac

Rabac e-charging stations
Source: rabac-labin.com

Valamar Sanfior Hotel & Casa****
Lanterna 2, HR-52221 Rabac
T: +385 (0)52 465 000

Valamar Collection Girandella Resort****
Girandella 7, HR-52221 Rabac
T: +385 (0)52 465000

The future is green. enjoy your e-car holidays in Istria among the medieval towns,  picturesque villages, rolling hills, gorgeous natural parks, and iconic beaches.

Charging stations for e-cars in Istria
Photo: Austin Distel via Unsplash