tankbeurten

Tankbeurten is a Dutch term that refers to refueling stops for motor vehicles. A tankbeurt occurs when the fuel tank of a car, truck, or other vehicle is filled at a petrol or diesel station. The concept is used both in everyday driving and in professional fleet management to describe each occasion on which fuel is added to the tank. The term emphasizes the act of refueling and the practical implications for range, planning, and downtime, rather than the absolute amount of fuel.

In practice, the number of tankbeurten on a trip or over a period can serve as an informal indicator of fuel consumption and cost efficiency, alongside formal measures such as liters per 100 kilometers. For logistic fleets, recording tankbeurten helps track fuel expenses, optimize routes, and schedule maintenance based on usage patterns. The word is most common in the Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium, where it appears in everyday speech, media, and driver discussions.

Etymology and usage: tankbeurt combines tank (fuel tank) with beurt (turn, visit, or service). While the concept is straightforward—refueling an onboard tank—the term is primarily used to reference the completed fueling event and its role in planning and cost accounting, rather than the action happening at the moment of pumping. See also fuel efficiency and related terms for managing vehicle operation costs.