Google Maps Is Bringing EV Route Planning To Android Auto

Google is rolling out native EV route planning for Android Auto in a move that could save some drivers the headache of deciding when to charge on a long trip. 

The feature will compete with the trusty A Better Route Planner app and hit over 350 models across at least 15 brands on Monday, Google said. (Full list down below.) There’s no word yet as to whether route planning will also come to the Google Maps mobile app, so that drivers who don’t use Android Auto can or have an iPhone can use it too. 

Here’s how it will work. First, drivers will need to select their vehicle’s make and model on their phone. That will help the feature predict battery usage and recommend the timing and duration of charging stops. Then they can route to a destination in their car’s interface and see how much battery the trip will likely use up.

“To deliver accurate battery predictions…