Google Maps Adds EV Charging Station Info (engadget.com)

Google Maps is adding a new feature that will let you search for charging stations and provide you with useful information about that station. The feature is rolling out today and will be available on both Android and iOS. Engadget reports: Just search for "EV charging stations" or "EV charging," and Google Maps will locate those nearby. It will also tell you what types of ports are available, how many there are as well as the station's charging speeds, and businesses with charging stations will now have a link that will lead you to more information about their setup. Additionally, you'll be able to see what other users thought of the station, as Google Maps will bring up user-posted photos, ratings and reviews. Google Maps will include information about charging stations from Tesla and Chargepoint worldwide. In the US, it will also source info about SemaConnect, EVgo and Blink stations. UK users will have access to Chargemaster and Pod Point stations, while Australia and New Zealand EV drivers will see info on Chargefox stations. Unfortunately, you won't be able to tell if individual charging stations are occupied. Also, Google doesn't have Electrify America, a Volkswagen subsidiary that's building a nationwide network of fast-charging stations with universal technology.

Comments

Lame, but it's a start

[linuxwrangler]

As a Bolt owner I was surprised that Google didn't do this long ago. But in my first look it is pretty bare bones.

Zoom out and see charge stations for a road trip?: No

Filter by paid/free?: No

Filter by ChargePoint, EVGo, Greenlots, Electrify America, ...?: No

Filter by CHAdeMO, CCS, Supercharger, Tesla Destination, 14-50 outlet?: No

Show chargers along route?: No

Trip planning?: No

Tesla owners will probably stick with the Tesla apps and I'll wait till it is better than Plugshare, A Better Route Planner and the like.