Google Maps Introduces Smart Feature for Electric Vehicle Journeys

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The rising trend in electric vehicle usage is driving the development of supporting technologies, including trip planning tools.

As the number of electric vehicle users increases, the need for smarter navigation becomes ever more crucial, particularly to ensure efficient power usage and ease in finding charging stations.

One such innovation comes from the digital mapping application, Google Maps, which introduces a new feature to help electric vehicle owners plan journeys more conveniently.

Cited from Carscoops, Tuesday (31/3/2026), this feature is available for more than 350 vehicles that support Android Auto, allowing drivers to avoid concerns over running out of power or switching apps to search for charging stations.

To use it, vehicle owners simply need to add their car to the Google Maps application via the settings menu.

Users can then select the electric vehicle type and enter the make and model.

With this data, Google Maps can calculate various journey requirements, including estimated battery consumption when a destination is set.

Intriguingly, users can also set the desired remaining battery level upon arrival at the destination, eliminating the need for immediate recharging.

Google states that this feature is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology and energy models capable of analysing various factors, such as vehicle weight, battery capacity, traffic conditions, road elevation, and real-time weather.

Thus, drivers can plan trips more accurately without manually calculating routes or charging points.

The feature is beginning to roll out in the United States and supports 16 vehicle brands, including Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Fiat, Genesis, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Lucid Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

Support for additional brands will follow.