Google Maps update to facilitate EV charging station search, one will be able to easily locate charging stations for their electric vehicles. The main purpose of the company will be the integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in the application to deliver to users the information in a detailed format and direction leading EV owners to not-so-popular charging spots, hence, making the EV charging experience more convenient and time efficient.
AI-powered directions and reviews
The recent launch of the AI-recommended Google Maps will allow for the increased precision of customer comments on EV charging stations. This will help to direct users to chargers located in carports or other areas not easily visible. Besides, by expanding the map’s ability to summarize user feedback Google Maps just might give a new spot to charge the battery endpoint ensuring the level of the overall end user’s experience.
Correspondingly, customers will be asked to enter their opinion during the utilization of an EV charging station which will result in the inclusion of this info into the AI system memory used for future references. The specifics such as how successful the charging session went and which plug type was used will result in descriptions that are more done to specific charging stations and will therefore advantage users in the future looking to establish a charging site.
Real-time information and recommendations
For the next few months, Google Maps will be enabling availability and charging speed updates in real-time for EV owners, in the native versions of Google Maps which can be enabled/run from the displays built-in in cars that have in-built Google platform, such as certain models of Volvo and Polestar. This is a capability for the drivers to choose a charging spot that is most convenient since charging times and current availability are visible.
Google Maps adds the feature of planning multi-leg trips with charging breaks for EV owners which will be suggested along the route. Through the charging stations of EVs integrated with the travel search tool, Google Maps empowers travelers to easily find these spots as they plan a hassle-free trip without the stress of having a low battery.
Enhanced travel planning
On that basis, the map can help in planning routes and locating charging stations as well as examine the facilities for charging purposes when travelers are looking for overnight lodging. By adding an EV battery charging attribution into the reservation process, there is no need to search for charging plugs at lodging places separately, as the users can make informed decisions regarding where to stay based on whether or not they have a charging station.
The AI version of Google Maps including this feature equals a significant phase on the route of providing EV chargers to EV motorists with a better experience. Through the provision of detailed directions, timely identification, and recommendation of charging centers, Google Maps fundamentally focuses on helping resolve the anxiety that can be experienced when looking for charging stations aiming at spreading the use of electric vehicles globally. With ceaseless technological advancement, Maps from the company Google retains to be involved in the new and better apps to serve EV owners at the global level.
This article originally appeared in The Verge
