Google Maps will have a dedicated navigation feature for electric cars

Navigation systems on hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles have received many upgrades and improvements from manufacturers over the past five years.

Ford F-150 Lightning or Mercedes EQS owners can now get the most optimal route suggested, including calculating charging points along the way to ensure the vehicle does not run out of energy throughout the journey.

However, if you are a loyal user of Google Maps via Android Auto and Apple Carplay, you will be disappointed because Google's navigation app still does not offer this feature.

Google Maps is a popular navigation app.

That's about to change. Google is expanding its routing options in the Google Maps app to accommodate the travel needs of pure electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicle users.

According to9To5Google, they found some hints about this feature while researching the latest APK file of the Google Maps app on mobile devices.

In fact, Google has started optimizing routes on Google Maps since last year with the aim of saving fuel for cars during operation. Traffic conditions, terrain and many other related factors will be considered comprehensively to map out the optimal fuel route for cars.

However, according to9To5Google, they found instructions to identify the type of engine equipped in the user's car, including internal combustion engines, electric vehicles and even hybrid cars.

Google Maps will soon support electric cars in the future.

Basically, this feature will “adjust” the travel instructions, determine the optimal operating route, and help save the most fuel for gasoline, diesel, or green fuel vehicles.

Gasoline cars burn less fuel on the highway, while hybrids are most fuel efficient at low speeds. These are factors that Google Maps may consider when planning your car’s journey.

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