Google Maps Updated With Flyover Callouts, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and More

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Google Maps Updated With Flyover Callouts, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and More
Google Maps will show info about over 8,000 EV charging stations in India

Google Maps is adding support for booking metro tickets and will soon use AI to estimate road widths to help four-wheelers avoid narrow routes.

Google Maps has been updated with support for new features that are aimed at improving the navigation experience on the service and finding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. On Thursday, Google announced new features that are coming to its mobile apps that will help users prepare for upcoming flyovers, help four-wheeler drivers navigate smaller roads, and allow EV drivers to locate the nearest charging station. Meanwhile, users will also be able to book metro tickets from the Google Maps app, and the process of reporting road incidents has also been simplified on the app.

Google Maps Flyover Callouts Feature 

Google Maps has been updated with a new flyover callouts feature to help users prepare for upcoming flyovers while driving in city traffic. The company says that the feature is designed to eliminate the need to make decisions about taking a flyover, or using the road below, when driving in a relatively new region.

Google Maps Updated With Flyover Callouts, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and More
Users with Android smartphones or Android Auto units should see the new flyover callouts feature as soon as this week, and it will be available in 40 cities in the country. According to the company, both two-wheeler and four-wheeler navigation routes will display these callouts. iOS and CarPlay users will have to wait — there's no release date for the feature on these platforms.

EV Charging Stations on Google Maps

Google Maps now displays information related to EV charging stations across the country, and these details will also be displayed on the company's search results. Drivers will be able to see what plug types are supported at the charging station, as well as check whether the station is open with real-time availability. 

The company has partnered with four EV charging providers — Ather, ElectricPe, Kazam, and Statiq — to source the relevant information for over 8,000 charging stations in the country. It is also the first time that Google is offering details about EV charging stations for two-wheelers in the world. The company is expected to reveal additional details related to availability in the future.

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