Google is working on a feature for its Maps on Andriod to enable users plan trips with their EVs. A 9to5Google report said that Google Maps version 11.65 revealed the functionality enabling users to plan their trips based on the availability of EV charging stations.
Some of the messages include: ‘By the time you get there, your battery will be low’, ‘Charging stop needed to reach destination’, ‘Trip too long to auto-add charging stops. Add stops after you start’, ‘No internet. Can’t load charging stops’ and ‘There aren’t enough compatible charging stations to get to your destination’.
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As per reports, the feature is available with select EVs in select countries. Google first introduced the feature in Maps on Android Automotive back in 2021. When a destination is entered with two or more recharge shops, algorithms in Maps will search and filter the routes. “For shorter trips where only one charge is needed, you can select a charging station that best fits your needs from a list of recharge points in Google Maps,” the company said.
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