{"id":361151,"date":"2021-11-02T00:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T21:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps\/"},"modified":"2021-11-02T00:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T21:00:39","slug":"how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Find EV Charging Stations in Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31647878f16\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31647878f16\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps\/#Add_Your_Plug_Type\" >Add Your Plug Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps\/#Find_EV_Charging_Stations\" >Find EV Charging Stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-ev-charging-stations-in-google-maps\/#Add_EV_Charging_Stations_to_Route\" >Add EV Charging Stations to Route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Find EV Charging Stations in Google Maps&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-762730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ERV-charging.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ERV-charging.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ERV-charging.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"EV Charging.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">wellphoto \/ Shutterstock.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Charging stations for electric vehicles are not nearly as plentiful as gas stations. They can also be harder to spot from the road. Thankfully, Google Maps makes it easy to find chargers for your electric car.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Your_Plug_Type\"><\/span>Add Your Plug Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we start looking for charging stations, you should tell Google Maps the type of plug your eco-friendly vehicle uses. This will ensure you only find compatible chargers for your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Open Google Maps on your\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354\">iPhone<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354\">iPad<\/a>, or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>\u00a0device. Tap your profile icon in the search bar and select \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_16-56-33.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"450\" height=\"374\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down and select \u201cElectric Vehicle Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_16-57-47.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Electric Vehicle Settings.&quot;\" width=\"447\" height=\"172\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the plus icon to \u201cAdd Plugs\u201d and choose the plug type for your vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_16-58-20.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Add Plugs&quot; and choose a plug.\" width=\"651\" height=\"329\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it. Now Google Maps will know which type of charger you need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Fuel-Efficient Routes in Google Maps<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_EV_Charging_Stations\"><\/span>Find EV Charging Stations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open Google Maps on your\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354\">iPhone<\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354\">iPad<\/a>, or\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>\u00a0device. Scroll to the far right of the categories listed underneath the search bar and tap \u201cMore.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_17-00-58.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;More.&quot;\" width=\"449\" height=\"155\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cServices\u201d section. This will look slightly different on Android and iPhone, but you\u2019ll see \u201cElectric Vehicle Charging.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_17-02-30.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Electric Vehicle Charging.&quot;\" width=\"447\" height=\"215\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will bring up a list of results in your area. You can sort by Relevance or Distance, Open Now, Top Rated, and choose plug type\u2014which we already did above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_17-04-06.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Result sorting options.\" width=\"448\" height=\"203\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The results themselves include a lot of useful information as well. You can see the charging speeds and how many charging stations are there. Tap the directions icon to begin navigating to the charger.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_17-05-54.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Navigate to a charging station.\" width=\"447\" height=\"225\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_EV_Charging_Stations_to_Route\"><\/span>Add EV Charging Stations to Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re already driving and you need to find a charging station, you can simply add a stop to your existing navigation route. It works in the same way as adding a gas station\u2014or any other stop\u2014while navigation.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is follow the steps in\u00a0our guide to finding gas on your route with Google Maps, but search for \u201cEV charging stations\u201d instead. You\u2019ll see results and you can choose which charger to add to your route.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2021-10-19_17-10-15.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add a charging station stop.\" width=\"447\" height=\"178\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The world may seem like it still favors gas-powered vehicles, but you don\u2019t have to be left out when it comes to Google Maps. 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