Google has just made life easier for electric car users thanks to its latest update in Google Maps. Now EV drivers can enjoy live updated information on charger availability in the US and UK so they don’t have to spend time waiting for their next top up. A simple “ev charg...
Because the EV charging station data is an afterthought in Google Maps, I don’t expect Google Maps to become competitive with e.g. Plugshare any time soon. Google Maps lacks the ability to filter results on the type of charging station, the ability to plan a trip accounting for EV drivin...
Google Maps now alsoshows you whether they’re currently in use. The functionality is available across the US and UK for charging points from Chargemaster, EVgo, and SemaConnect. Google plans to add ChargePoint chargers soon.
Google Maps will also support different charging networks specific to certain countries. It will display chargers in the EVgo, Blink, and SemaConnect networks in the US; Chargemaster and Pod Point chargers in the UK; and Chargefox ones in Australia and New Zealand. Nearby chargers will sh...
Globally, Google Maps offers data for Supercharger facilitiesoperated by Tesla, and for stations run by Chargepoint. In the United States, you can add SemaConnect, EVgo, and Blink to the list. For England-based drivers, charging locations also show up for Chargemaster and Pod Point, while ...
“see up to date information from networks like Chargemaster, EVgo, SemaConnect and soon, Chargepoint.” Google Maps also now tells you how many charging ports are currently available, the location of the business where the charging station is located, port types and charging speeds. You can ...
Chevrolet Volt drivers whose smartphones use Google’s Android operating system will be able to use their phones to pinpoint their vehicle’s location on Google Maps. The public will get a peek at what OnStar is working on at the Google I/O conference May 19-20 in San Francisco, CA, ...