{"id":582045,"date":"2023-07-09T17:24:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T14:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/android-auto-plays-nice-with-evs-in-new-update-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-07-09T17:24:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T14:24:11","slug":"android-auto-plays-nice-with-evs-in-new-update-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/android-auto-plays-nice-with-evs-in-new-update-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Android Auto Plays Nice With EVs in New Update \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Throughout the last year, Google has slowly improved Android Auto for rental cars,\u00a0detected faulty USB cables, and now we\u2019re seeing updates that make the in-vehicle experience even better for those with an electric vehicle.<\/p>\n

Similar to how Google Maps can help you find a nearby EV charger\u00a0that fits your charging port, the default Android Auto experience could soon do the same. According to\u00a09to5Google<\/em><\/a>, app<\/a> teardown, Google is quietly improving EV support with several notable changes.<\/p>\n

Before explaining some of the changes, it\u2019s important to note that just because some of this information gets found inside an app update doesn\u2019t always mean it\u2019s a feature that\u2019ll arrive for the public. Many things undergo testing before ever rolling out, and some features get scrapped and never see the light of day. We\u2019ve seen similar changes to Google Maps, so these will likely come to Android Auto soon.<\/p>\n

For starters, Android Auto could get a toggle letting owners \u201cregister\u201d whether or not the car is gas or electric. From there, once you confirm it\u2019s an electric car, the system will add new options for owners, like in Google Maps.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find \u201cEV Settings\u201d in the settings menu full of useful information, including the charger type. So far, the report suggests Google will let drivers select from J1772, CCS, Type 2, and CHAdeMO, and I\u2019m assuming we\u2019ll see the new NACS option in a future update.<\/p>\n

This means you can quickly set Android Auto to know you have an EV, and your plug type, then let the system quickly find nearby chargers, navigate to one, etc. Furthermore, several lines of code relate to battery meters, which could mean Android Auto could eventually show vehicle charging status, remaining battery life, and other details.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s worth noting that many popular electric vehicles on the road don\u2019t use Android Auto. Instead, automakers like Tesla and Rivian have their own custom-built infotainment experience and won\u2019t benefit from these changes. Then you have brands like Polestar, which uses Android Automotive, which is different from Android Auto.<\/p>\n

That said, several brands like KIA and Ford may come with Android Auto, and anything to improve the experience for EV owners is welcomed.<\/p>\n

via 9to5Google<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n