For years, EV drivers using Android Auto have been struggling with a major problem — pulling up charging stop suggestions on their phones and awkwardly cross-referencing them on their car’s screen mid-highway. Navigation was never a problem; it was the charger’s location and status that stressed drivers. That era is finally over now.
Google has rolled out AI-powered EV trip planning in Google Maps on Android Auto, covering more than 350 electric vehicle models from 16 brands. The list of brands includes Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Lucid, and Volkswagen, among others.
GoogleHow does the feature actually work?
Setup starts in the Google Maps app on your Android smartphone. Simply head to Settings, tap “Your Vehicles,” select Electric, and enter your car’s make, model, year, and trim. That’s it — Google Maps now recognises your car.
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