Suggestion for improvements to the charging station search on Waze
Dear Sir/Madam,
With the proliferation of electric vehicles, it is crucial to optimize the charging station search on Waze to make it a recommended reference. Below, I propose specific improvements to enhance this feature.
AA CarPlay / Displaying power, not speed status
Currently, on Android Auto, I notice that Waze displays vague indications ("Fast", "Medium", "Very Fast") rather than the power in kW. I would like the exact power to be indicated to better inform users.App / Displaying availability on the map
This feature, which was previously available, has disappeared. I find that displaying the number of free connectors directly on the map when searching for a station via the "Charging Station" tab is visually very useful, and I would like to see it reintroduced.App / Separate display for 2 different power levels for the same connector
For example, a station with 8 CCS at 300 kW and 2 CCS at 150 kW is displayed as 10 CCS at 300 kW, which is misleading. I suggest displaying each power level separately with the corresponding number of connectors for greater clarity.
App / Adding a filter
I suggest adding the following filters to facilitate searching:
A "restricted" filter to sort stations by their status (public, restricted, private).
A power filter with three ranges: < 22 kW, 23-99 kW, > 100 kW, or all.
A filter for stations accepting credit cards, based on the option already checked in the editor.CarPlay, AA / display the same level of information
I notice marked differences between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On CarPlay, only basic information like the address is displayed, while Android Auto includes location, real-time availability, and services. Similarly, on the mobile app, Android offers filters ("open," "fast charging") that are absent on iOS. I would like to see harmonization for a consistent experience.App / Sort the proposed networks alphabetically
In France, the list of operators lacks logic. I propose alphabetical sorting to simplify navigation and avoid confusing users.AndroidAuto CarPlay / Display the "About Us" section
Some stations include relevant information in the "About Us" section, but it is not visible on Android Auto or CarPlay. I would like this section to be accessible to enrich the available information.
I am also sending you a presentation with easy-to-understand images for the first five improvement suggestions. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkf5jBlCM/iFvM8n0-ZKTkmBRVQ4slkQ/view?utm_content=DAGkf5jBlCM&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel
These suggestions aim to make Waze more intuitive and reliable for electric vehicle drivers. I remain available to discuss these proposals in more detail.
Sincerely,
Rohann