Local provider Gridcars makes finding those charging stations a lot easier thanks to integration into Google Maps.

If you own an electrically-powered vehicle, you probably have your routes and routine planned, so you know where your local charging stations are, if you’re not already charging at home.

For those unscheduled trips and going off plan can induce some range anxiety and frantic searching for a quick top up of electricity. Now, this has been made a lot easier with GridCars being integrated into Google Maps. The SA electric car charger provider has worked extensively with Google Maps to ensure location accuracy, directions and motorists will be able to leave photos and reviews for others.

Google Maps will also provide real time availability of the charging stations as well as additional site information such as the location, connection types and speed.

“We are continually expanding the GridCars national charging network so our integration with Google Maps will really assist EV drivers to make the most of their journeys, as well as help generate awareness amongst the general public of how established the South African EV charging network is – there are far more charging stations that people realise!” says Winstone Jordaan, GridCars MD.

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