"Tesla said on Tuesday night that its "Live Availability" feature, which shows EV owners how many stalls are available at a Supercharger station, to Google Maps, a third-party app: Already offering it in its own vehicles, the Live Availability feature that Teslas have is a helpful feature that helps you choose an appropriate station with plugs that are immediately available."
"A number on an icon where the Supercharger is located lets EV drivers know how many stalls are available. It is a useful tool, especially during hours of congestion. However, it has not been super effective for those who drive non-Tesla EVs, as other OEMs use UI platforms like Google's Android Auto or Apple's iOS. Essentially, when those drivers needed to charge at a Supercharger that enables non-Tesla EVs to plug in, there was a bit more of a gamble."
"Tesla adding this feature allows people to have a more convenient and easier-to-use experience if they are in a non-Tesla EV. With the already expansive Supercharger Network being available to so many EV owners, there is more congestion than ever. This new feature makes the entire experience better for all owners, especially as there is more transparency regarding the availability of plugs at Supercharger stalls."
Live Availability now displays the number of available Supercharger stalls in Google Maps. The feature shows a numeric availability indicator on station icons to inform drivers which stalls are open. The indicator was already present in Tesla vehicles and helps drivers select stations with immediate plugs. Non-Tesla EV drivers previously faced uncertainty because many OEMs use Android Auto or iOS interfaces that lacked this visibility. Adding the feature to Google Maps increases transparency and convenience for a wider range of EV owners and may reduce congestion and charging-related uncertainty at busy stations. Apple Maps compatibility remains a likely future expansion.
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