Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to find the right EV statio

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TL;DR

• Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations.
• You’ll soon be able to access these filters just by tapping on Settings in Maps.
• You’ll be able to filter by charging speed and/or payment method.

If you need to fuel up your electric vehicle (EV), Google Maps on Android Auto can help you find charging stations within a specific area. Additionally, you can add charging stations as stops along your route. You can even filter your charging station search results by charging speed, but it requires several steps to access this tool. In our APK teardown, we learned that Google is working on making this filter easier to access, and it could also introduce a new filter.

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Currently, if you want to filter your charging station search results in Google Maps on Android Auto, you first have to turn on EV features in the Settings of Android Auto. You’ll then need to open Google Maps and tap on the search icon, which will bring up a list of options. Included in this list is the option “Charging stations,” which initiates a search when tapped. After you begin a search, you’ll finally be able to filter the results by charging speed.




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