At a Google presentation in Paris on Wednesday, the head of the company’s maps division, Chris Phillips, said that upgrades to its maps tool will cater to electric vehicle drivers looking to charge their vehicles more easily.
The advanced features will use artificial intelligence to find nearby charging stations, including stores that have them. They will also include a “new very fast charging filter” that he said can help the car power up and get going again “in less than 40 minutes.”
“As we’re seeing more drivers embrace electric vehicles, we’re launching new maps features for EVs with Google built in, to make sure you have enough charge no matter where you’re headed,” Phillips said. “We’ll use AI to suggest the best charging stop.”
