Need to get to your destination as quickly as possible?? Opt for Waze, the Google-owned app prioritizes speedy travel from point A to B. With its latest updates, Waze is even more beneficial for electric vehicle drivers.
Waze, once known as FreeMap Israel, is a Google-owned company that offers satellite navigation software for smartphones and other GPS-enabled devices. If you want to get to your destination as fast as possible, Waze, also owned by Google, is a better option than Google Maps for everyday travel for electric vehicle drivers.
Waze has made it even more convenient for EV drivers to find charging stations along their routes. With just a few taps on the app, you can specify your car’s plug type, and the app will show you nearby charging stations that are compatible with your vehicle. The upgraded experience will feature essential details, including the number of charging ports, charging speed, plug type, hours of operation, and on-site directions for finding the station. As with all information in the Waze app, the charging station data is crowdsourced and regularly updated by local Map Editors.
This feature ensures you can charge your car without altering your route, even if your battery runs low. Charge your car without changing your plans. Waze is devoted to providing an effortless and convenient experience for electric vehicle drivers. This feature points you to charging stations that are conveniently located along your route or require only a small detour. PCMag has received confirmation from a Waze spokesperson that US users will be able to take advantage of this feature by mid-April.
If you are an EV owner, you’ll want to check out the new feature that has just been released. Give it a try today!
