Google Maps adds AI EV routing
Google Maps rolled out AI‑based EV route planning for more than 350 car models, predicting battery at arrival, recommending optimal charging stops and promising Tesla Supercharger support by year‑end. The update aims to reduce range anxiety and change how EV trips are planned across Android Auto devices. (autoevolution.com) (moneycontrol.com)
Set-up requires entering your car under Settings > Your vehicles > Electric in Google Maps on Android and tying that profile to Android Auto; the in-car planner appears after you add make, model, year and trim. (9to5google.com)) (cnet.com)) The initial expansion covers more than a dozen manufacturers — Google lists Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, FIAT, Genesis, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Lucid, Mercedes‑Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen among the supported brands. (9to5google.com)) Google says the feature combines AI with “advanced energy models” that use vehicle specs such as weight and battery capacity plus Maps’ live traffic, road elevation and weather data to generate battery‑on‑arrival estimates. (blog.google)) The Android Auto rollout brings capabilities that were previously available only on cars running Google’s built‑in Android Automotive OS, extending battery prediction and stop‑planning to phone‑connected infotainment systems. (evshift.com)) Google Maps began showing live Tesla Supercharger stall availability to users in November 2025, adding real‑time open/total stall counts to Supercharger listings inside the app. (electrek.co)) Tesla’s network counted roughly 73,000 Supercharger stalls globally as of October 2025, according to industry trackers. (evxl.co)) The roll‑out is live in the United States first and Google directs drivers to a compatibility/support page to confirm vehicle coverage; Maps also lets drivers set a preferred state‑of‑charge on arrival and factors charging time into updated ETAs. (blog.google))
