Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto
Google Maps has updated its Android Auto feature to plan electric vehicle road trips with charging stops. The new feature is compatible with over 350 EV models from 16 automakers and provides estimated battery usage, recommended charging stops, and charge time estimates.
Google Maps has introduced a new feature to help electric vehicle owners plan road trips. The feature, available on Android Auto, suggests charging stops and estimates arrival times and battery levels. To use the feature, users must set their vehicle type to 'Electric' in the Google Maps app and input their vehicle's make, model, and year. The feature is compatible with over 350 EV models from 16 automakers in the US. It provides estimated battery usage, recommended charging stops, and charge time estimates. Users must manually input their current battery percentage before starting a trip. The feature aims to reduce range anxiety and make long-distance EV travel more convenient.
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