Refueling economically on highway verges: Tips from ADAC
In the summer of 2025, commuters in North Rhine-Westphalia may face potential rail and highway closures, making it crucial for drivers to plan their routes carefully. However, there's a silver lining for those hitting the road – the ADAC's new app, ADAC Drive, could help save money on fuel.
The ADAC Drive app, available for smartphones, offers a range of features designed to help drivers reduce their fuel expenses effectively. One of the key aspects is fuel price comparison, which displays up-to-date fuel prices across several European countries, including Germany, Austria, and more. This feature allows users to find the most affordable fuel stations along their path.
In addition to fuel price comparison, the app also offers intelligent route planning. Users can plan routes tailored to their vehicle type – car, trailer, motorhome, motorcycle, or bicycle – with customized guidance considering size and weight to avoid unsuitable roads, thus preventing unnecessary detours and fuel waste.
For those concerned about the environment, the app offers "Eco Route" options, designed to save energy and provide an environmentally friendly and fuel-saving alternative to the fastest or shortest routes. Users can also identify gas stations, charging stations, and other relevant stops along their planned journey, allowing better management of refueling stops to optimize fuel purchases and reduce costs.
The app also manages toll and vignette costs transparently, including opportunities to purchase them directly, removing surprises that could increase overall travel expenses.
By integrating fuel price comparison with intelligent route planning and energy-efficient navigation, the ADAC Drive app offers a comprehensive tool for saving money on fuel by optimizing both where and how you refuel and travel.
Meanwhile, drivers in North Rhine-Westphalia can save approximately 24 euros on average when filling a 50-liter tank at a gas station off the highway. This detour could prove beneficial for fuel savings, especially during the anticipated heavy traffic of the summer holidays.
The ADAC also offers further information and links on the topic of fuel savings, providing additional resources for those looking to make their summer travels more cost-effective. Smart fueling can result in real money savings with minimal effort, according to the ADAC, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious travellers.
[1] Source: ADAC Press Release, "ADAC Drive – Your Fuel-Saving Partner for Summer Travels," 15th April 2023.
The ADAC Drive app, a fuel-saving partner for summer travels, combines personal-finance-friendly features like fuel price comparison and intelligent route planning, allowing users to save money on their lifestyle expenses while traveling. With the app, users can compare fuel prices across several European countries, including Germany, and find the most affordable stations along their route, potentially saving significant amounts, such as an average of 24 euros on a 50-liter tank when using a station off the highway.
