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Jason Cipriani

I tried this new Google Maps feature for electric cars and it finally made me forget about range anxiety

Android Auto tips & tricks.

There’s an inherent advantage to using a vehicle's stock navigation app, as it often provides more accurate battery data than Google Maps running via your phone. However, Google Maps is a core feature of Android Auto that makes any road trip a breeze — and thanks to a recent update, it’s making travel even easier for EV owners with new AI-powered features.

After adding your EV to the app, you can use Google Maps to plan your next drive, complete with battery stats and planned charging stops. The key improvement here is that the app combines the data you supply regarding your specific vehicle's energy consumption with real-time traffic, weather, and elevation changes.

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