One of the trickier features of EV possession is discovering charging stations. The infrastructure improves yearly, however it’s nonetheless not as widespread and strong as what’s out there to those that drive gasoline vehicles. That’s the place apps like and generally is a godsend, serving to you not solely discover close by stations but in addition plan your routes. Now there’s an alternative choice you’ll be able to flip to for assist.

Waze has partnered with Volkswagen (the automaker ) to map EV charging stations throughout the US. Starting right this moment, you should utilize the software program so as to add stops at stations alongside your deliberate route. If you’re so inclined, you can too change the automotive icon to that of a . We’ve reached out to Waze to seek out out extra concerning the function and whether or not it has a timeline for when it can arrive in different nations. We’ll replace this text once we hear again from the corporate.

Waze mother or father firm Google has been serving to individuals discover EV charging stations via Maps . And even when the replace is lengthy overdue, it’s one diehard Waze customers are certain to understand — if solely as a result of it means they most likely can get away with one much less app on their cellphone.