Overview
- Google Maps, which began rolling out Monday in the U.S., adds EV trip planning to Android Auto for more than 350 models across 16 brands.
- The system estimates battery use for a route, recommends charging stops, shows expected charge on arrival, and includes charging time in the ETA.
- Drivers add their car’s make, model, year, and trim in the app and enter a starting battery percentage because the feature does not read data directly from the vehicle.
- Google says AI and energy models use car specs plus live traffic, elevation, and weather to make predictions, and users can set a preferred arrival charge to trigger extra stops.
- Availability is limited to Android Auto with Google Maps version 25.44 or newer, and outlets note there is no confirmation yet for the standalone mobile app or for iPhone users.