Android Auto just got a major EV route planning upgrade and improvements to autoplay settings have also been spotted

Date:
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:27:41 +0000

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Android Auto can now make intelligent charging suggestions based on the make and model of your EV.

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First up is the EV route planning, which is powered by AI and will give charging recommendations based on the make and model of your car and how much battery you've got left. Google says the upgrade applies to more than 350 electric vehicles with Android Auto available, across 16 brands. While basic search for EV charging points was already available in Google Maps and
Android Auto, now the software will be able to tap into what it knows about the EV you're in to suggest where you need to recharge and when, considering the length and destination of the journey you're about to embark on. Article continues below You may like Android Auto has quietly fixed a major Do Not Disturb issue EV charging just got a massive boost for millions in the UK Google Maps just got its 'biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade'

Android Auto will use its AI algorithms and calculations about your vehicle's weight and battery size to give you the best route and charging options.
These details will be combined with the usual Google Maps data, including real-time information about traffic, road elevation, and weather conditions. Autoplay prompts Enter your car's battery level as you set off (Image credit: Google) To take advantage of the new EV route planning features, you first need to tell Google Maps about your car. From the app on your phone, tap your profile picture (top right), then Settings > Your vehicles to enter the details under Engine and Vehicle .

When you plot a route on the Android Auto dashboard, you'll then be able to set your starting battery level. Google says the feature is rolling out now
to models from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, FIAT, Genesis, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Lexus, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen though this is only in the US for now.

Our other Android Auto tidbit is something that's been spotted by Android Police . It seems that if you quickly stop media from autoplaying on the dashboard three successive times, you'll be asked if you want to turn
autoplay off via a pop-up alert so the next time Android Auto connects, nothing starts playing right away. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals
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This behavior can already be controlled via Android Auto on your phone (on Pixel devices it's under Settings > Connected devices > Connection
preferences > Android Auto ), but it's a toggle switch that many users may have missed. The new prompt makes it a little easier to disable autoplay if you'd like to. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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