Google Maps Goes Electric: New Charging Station Search Feature Rolled Out

Google has added a new feature to its Maps platform that allows drivers of electric cars to search for charging stations based on the type of plug used.

The feature provides an option to specify the exact plug type, including CHAdeMO, CCS, Type 2, or Tesla's proprietary choices.

This development is part of Google Maps' focus on location-enabled services, which has seen significant investment from the company, with 'tens of billions of dollars' poured into its mapping platform.

The platform boasts thousands of engineers and map operators working behind the scenes to provide accurate and up-to-date information to its 60 million local guides and billions of active users worldwide.