EV drivers now have another route-planning option thanks to Waze's addition of EV charger position data. EV drivers frequently utilize apps to locate chargers, such as PlugShare and A Better Trip Planner. With the new update, both Apple Maps and Google Maps now provide EV-routing options to help drivers recharge after a long series of trips.
Drivers may filter through charging stations using the new app function, allowing you to choose your EV type and the proper charging connector. To give the map the most accurate, complete information possible, Waze's community will examine and update the map data "in real-time."
Waze has stated that it will push out the EV data internationally "over the coming weeks," but it will actually start doing so immediately.
Charger-Locating GPS Features
Waze's Route Plans Will Now Show Electric Vehicle Charger Locations
Trend Themes
1. EV Route-planning - Waze's new addition of EV charger position data creates an opportunity for the development of EV route-planning solutions to optimize battery life and minimize recharge times for drivers.
2. Real-time Mapping - Waze's community updates their map data in real-time to provide the most accurate picture of charging stations, presenting an opportunity to develop real-time mapping solutions for other industries.
3. Electric Vehicle Charging Apps - The availability of EV routing options via popular apps like Waze, Apple and Google Maps creates an opportunity for the development of EV-specific apps that support the growing EV market.
Industry Implications
1. Electric Vehicles - The growth of the EV market presents a disruption opportunity for traditional automakers to incorporate EV-specific route-planning and mapping solutions in their digital offerings.
2. Retail and Convenience Stores - The proliferation of EVs presents an opportunity for retail and convenience stores to become charging hotspots in prime locations, providing consumers with a reason to spend more time and money at their locations.
3. Smart Cities - Real-time mapping of EV charging stations is just one example of how location-based data can be leveraged to enable smarter cities by optimizing transportation infrastructure and creating more efficient traffic flow.