{"product_id":"ecoplug-obd2-kraftstoff-optimierer-1","title":"EcoPlug - OBD2 Fuel Reducer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuel prices have reached a level that seemed unthinkable two years ago. Super E10 and diesel now cost significantly more than usual at many gas stations. Regular commuters today pay \u003cstrong\u003e150 to 300 euros more\u003c\/strong\u003e per month than they did a year ago – for fuel alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East is keeping global crude oil markets under constant pressure. Experts agree: As long as the situation remains tense, prices will stay high – or continue to rise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is EcoPlug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact OBD2 plug, developed in Berlin. The device connects to the engine control unit via the OBD2 port and optimizes in real time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine load maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturers calibrate these parameters at the factory for a compromise between performance, emissions, and durability – \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e for maximum fuel efficiency. \u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e closes precisely this gap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use – no app, no instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate the OBD2 port (usually under the dashboard, driver's side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug in \u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn on the ignition – green LED lights up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device calibrates itself automatically to your vehicle within the first \u003cstrong\u003e150–200 kilometers\u003c\/strong\u003e. After that, it runs continuously in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with all vehicles from model year 1999 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e with an OBD2 port – petrol and diesel, all brands (VW, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota, and many more).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur test results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested \u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e on two very different vehicles on identical routes: 100 km highway (130 km\/h) and 100 km city driving in Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Golf 4 (2001, petrol, 1.6L, 105 hp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighway: 8.4 L → 4.4 L\/100 km \u003cstrong\u003e(−48 %)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCity: 11.2 L → 5.4 L\/100 km \u003cstrong\u003e(−52 %)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW 5 Series (2023, diesel, 2.0L, 190 hp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighway: 6.1 L → 3.4 L\/100 km \u003cstrong\u003e(−44 %)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCity: 8.8 L → 4.7 L\/100 km \u003cstrong\u003e(−47 %)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly impressive: The driving behavior did not change – no loss of performance, no different throttle response. The savings come exclusively from the optimized engine control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur conclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe approached this test with skepticism. The results proved us wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an average commuter driving 80 km daily, a saving of 48–52% means a \u003cstrong\u003emonthly saving of 80–110 euros\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e thus pays for itself in less than a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone who drives regularly and feels the current fuel prices should try \u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e❓ \u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe most important questions from our customers – answered concisely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes EcoPlug also work with my older vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eEcoPlug\u003c\/strong\u003e is compatible with all vehicles from model year 1999 that have an OBD2 port – this applies to almost every car on German roads, regardless of make or engine type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to install or configure anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Simply plug it in, turn on the ignition, and wait. No app, no software, no settings. The device calibrates itself automatically within the first 150–200 kilometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes EcoPlug change driving behavior or engine performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. In our tests, no change in driving behavior was noticeable. No loss of performance, no different throttle response – just lower consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does EcoPlug pay for itself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an average commuter driving 80 km daily and with a saving of 48–52%, the device pays for itself in less than a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes EcoPlug work for both petrol and diesel vehicles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Our tests with a VW Golf 4 (petrol) and a BMW 5 Series (diesel) showed similarly strong savings of 44 to 52 percent in both vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave EcoPlug plugged in permanently?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The device is designed for continuous operation and runs completely in the background after calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estershop Support Team","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57434331513164,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/2801\/7996\/files\/EcoPlug-1.jpg?v=1777656762","url":"https:\/\/estershop.de\/en\/products\/ecoplug-obd2-kraftstoff-optimierer-1","provider":"Estershop Support Team","version":"1.0","type":"link"}