Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google remains focused on its goal of introducing artificial intelligence features across all its products and services. On Monday, the U.S. tech giant rolled out AI-powered electric vehicle charging features in Google Maps for over 15 brands and more than 350 EV models that have the Android Auto system.
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Google Offers Battery Prediction, Trip Guidance
The rollout comes weeks after Google integrated its popular Gemini AI assistant into Google Maps through a new feature dubbed “Ask Maps,” offering conversation-style queries on the location search tool. Now, the company is stepping up its AI game by offering AI-based battery predictions and trip planning guidance.
With the new capabilities, users can get instructions on when and where to charge their EVs based on their model and battery level. They can also get information such as estimated arrival battery levels and updated estimated time of arrival based on charging time.
“To deliver accurate battery predictions for hundreds of vehicles, we combine AI with advanced energy models that analyze car details — like weight and battery size — alongside Maps’ real-time information about traffic, road elevation, and weather,” Google explained in a blog post. “This will allow us to bring intelligent trip-planning features to most U.S. EVs soon.”
Google Doubles Down on AI Integration
Over the last few months, Google has rolled out new AI features to several of its offerings, from software to hardware.
This includes its workspace and productivity tools, Google TVs, and AI Mode in Search, among others. The moves come even as rival Microsoft (MSFT) is battling pressure relating to the adoption of its AI Copilot assistant.
Is Google Stock a Good Buy Right Now?
On Wall Street, Alphabet’s shares remain a Strong Buy based on analysts’ consensus rating. This breaks down to 26 Buys and six Holds assigned by 32 analysts over the past three months.
However, the average GOOGL price target of $376.90 implies about 37% upside from current trading levels.
