The features, which were iterated in November on the Maps smartphone app, aim to alleviate anxiety symptoms for EV drivers.
Drivers using Maps on their car’s demo screen will be able to seamlessly locate nearby charging stations with sorters of 150 kilowatts or higher for faster charging. based on points such as existing traffic, EV rate level, and how much force you expect the EV to consume.
Maps of electric cars will also be displayed when places like supermarkets have on-site charging stations. Therefore, drivers who type “Supermarket” into the search bar will find that some markets come with a small charging station icon under the lid and next to the market rating. EV drivers are asked to continue charging their cars whenever they can to ensure extended battery life and avoid driving on a low battery, so it will be helpful to know where they can do this when running errands.
Google said all new features for electric cars will begin rolling out in the coming months. The new Maps features for electric cars come 3 months after Google added filters to the smartphone app for fast-charging stations and EV plug support.
Polestar, Volvo, General Motors and Renault are among the automakers that have cars with Google built-in. Earlier this year, Google announced it would launch a new high-definition edition of Maps for cars, featuring Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3. .
Google also unveiled updates to Maps on smartphones during the event, adding the Live View expansion and Indoor Live View, which uses a phone’s camera and augmented reality elements to overlay rules like arrows and distance markers over the real world.