Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Electric cars from 16 automakers in the US will be able to plan long routes with AI-powered charging suggestions. Back in my day, planning an EV road trip took at least three apps and was all uphill… both ways! A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops when planning longer journeys in EVs, with more accurate arrival time and state-of-charge estimates based on how long its AI-powered routing algorithm thinks you’ll need to plug in. Google says it has compatibility with EVs from 16 automakers — comprising over 350 models and trim levels — in the US. Route-planning software has gotten significantly more sophisticated since the early days of electric motoring. Back in the day, going on an EV road trip required multiple mapping and EV charging net