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TL;DR Google Maps on Android Auto is bringing smarter EV trip planning to hundreds of thousands more drivers starting this week.
Google is rolling out AI-powered battery predictions across 16 major car brands, using traffic, terrain, and weather data to improve range estimates.
The feature requires Google Maps version 25.44 or newer and only works with compatible EVs.
If you drive an electric vehicle, you’ve likely found yourself watching the dashboard, calculating your range, and hoping the next charger works. Google Maps on Android Auto has already helped with this, but starting this week, it’s getting much smarter for hundreds of thousands of drivers.
Google is launching AI-powered battery predictions for 16 car brands. This new system uses Google’s energy models along with real-time traffic, road elevation, and weather data.
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Here’s how it works in practice. Start by adding your car’s make and model in the Google Maps app on your phone. After that, set your destination in the car, and Maps will show your expected battery use. You can enter your current charge level, and the app will suggest charging stops along your route. It also estimates your battery level when you arrive and updates your ETA to include charging time.
If you want to arrive with 80 percent battery instead of almost empty, you can set that preference. Maps will adjust your trip plan and add more charging stops if needed to meet your goal.
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