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Google Enhances EV Features in Maps and Brings Chrome to Cars

Real-time battery information, charging station locations, and a 'send to car' button are among the new features, initially available for Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.

  • Google is bringing Chrome browser to cars and adding more EV features to Maps, including real-time battery information and charging station locations.
  • Android Auto will share real-time battery information with Google Maps, initially available for Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning.
  • Google is adding a 'send to car' button to the Google Maps app on phones, making it easy to plan a trip before you leave and have it waiting for you in your car.
  • Google built-in is coming to more cars soon, with Nissan, Ford, and Lincoln launching more models with the software suite in 2024.
  • Google is also expanding its media offerings with PBS Kids and Crunchyroll, and there’s also a new weather experience from The Weather Channel.
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