Google Maps optimised to enlist Charging Stations for EVs

Google Maps for Android and Android Auto received a significant update today that benefits electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The update enhances navigation to EV charging stations and helps users feel more confident when planning long trips. Using AI, Google Maps now offers more precise directions to EV charging points. An AI algorithm gathers data from users’ comments about the specific charging station locations and how to access them. This information can be beneficial when searching for a charger in complex areas such as multi-level parking lots. The descriptions may also provide insights such as wait times and the types of plugs supported.

As you drive, Google Maps will soon be able to recommend nearby EV charging stations tailored to your vehicle’s charging plug and charger speed. Additionally, Google Maps can plan long trips with multiple stops, factoring in your vehicle’s battery level, charger speed, and real-time port availability to suggest optimal EV charging points.

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