IEVS: Google Maps Now Offers Detailed Charging Station Info

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. . . As of today, Google integrated the first several major networks. The company says that the ability to search for electric vehicle charging stations starts rolling out on Android and iOS, with desktop launching in the coming weeks.

Google Maps now supports charging stations around the world, including:

  • Global: Tesla, Chargepoint

    US: SemaConnect, EVgo, Blink

    UK: Chargemaster, Pod Point

    AU & NZ: Chargefox. . . .

“Our newest feature brings helpful information about electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the Map, so you can be confident that your car will be charged and ready for your ride, wherever you’re headed.”

“A quick search for keywords like “ev charging” or “EV charging stations” will display the nearest supported stations. To help you make a quick decision about which station to use, we’ll show you information about the business where the station is located, the types of ports available, charging speeds, and how many ports there are. You’ll also see information about the station from drivers, including photos, ratings, reviews and questions.”


Additionally, the new feature enables businesses that have charging stations to add information about the charging site if available.
 
jlv said:
Given that PlugShare already does this better...
How many new PEV buyers, especially as PEVs become more mainstream, know about Plugshare versus how many are already familiar with Google Maps? Searching Google Maps for "EV charging stations near so and so" is a natural extension of how they already use it.
 
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