If you have an electric or hybrid car, know that Google Maps has been quite modernized, and that it already integrates many options which can make you enjoy the app better if you have this type of vehicles.
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Today we are going to show you some tricks you can use to find charging points, get to them quickly and even filter the results that searches give you charging stations.
Plus, the app even lets you say you have an electric car to make the most efficient journeys, so you can get the most out of its range.
Create a list with charging stations
The first thing you can do is find charging points near you that can be used for your car and add them to a list for easy access and without having to look for them again on a map. Just follow these steps:
- Find an electric charging station.
- Press the Save button.
- Create a list of charging points and add the points you want.
You can create multiple lists for places you usually go, like work, your neighborhood or even your city, so that each time you go there, you just have to search your list for a terminal charging.
Save a shortcut with your favorite charging station
Add a path to the home screen
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Although you can do the above, you can also have a specific charging station that you always want to have at hand, and you can create a shortcut to it, to show it as another icon on the desktop. Just follow these steps:
- Open a route from your location to the charging point.
- Click the three dots button.
- Tap Add route on the home screen.
Whenever you want to see the route you need to follow to get there, just click on it and Google Maps will guide you so you can get there without complications.
Filter charging station results
Filters for charging stations
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If you are looking for a charging station for your electric car, you may prefer to apply filters to the results to check, for example, if it is an establishment which is open at that time. Doing it is simple:
- Look for electric charging stations.
- Select More Filters.
- Choose if it is open now or if you need more power than 50 kW.
These filters allow you to find open sites when you search for them, because It wouldn’t do you any good to go shut it down and you can’t use it, in addition to choosing the level of power you need.
Let’s say you have an electric car for a more efficient route
Electric car route options
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If you select that you have an electric vehicle, Google Maps will be able to offer you directions thinking about travel efficiency and maximizing autonomy of the car as much as possible. You need to follow these steps to enable this option:
- When finding a route, click the three dots button.
- Select Route Options.
- Tap Prioritize fuel-efficient routes.
- Select that you have an electric car downstairs.
This feature is only available in certain countries and will prioritize fuel economy on the trip. In addition, you can specify if your car is electric, or if it is a hybrid, but which favors fuel over electrical energy.
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