Tesla may be adding Apple CarPlay to its cars
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Google Maps adds Tesla Supercharger data for easier charging
Google Maps has recently introduced a significant upgrade for Tesla drivers in the US, integrating navigation to Tesla Supercharger stations directly within the app. This new feature aims to streamline the charging experience for electric vehicle (EV) owners,
EV drivers can now use Google Maps to find out how many Superchargers are at each location and how many are currently occupied.
Google Maps has introduced a new feature that will make using the service more friendly for electric vehicle drivers. You can now see real-time availability of Tesla Superchargers on Google Maps, Tesla said on Tuesday in a post on X. Google is displaying the live information under the “Overview” section of the app with green highlights.
With Tesla so focused on Full Self-Driving, the decision to add CarPlay is peculiar. The goal of CarPlay is to safely deliver notifications without you having to look at your phone while behind the wheel. But Musk believes you will be able to text and drive when using the Unsupervised Full Self-Driving feature in Tesla cars in the near future.