Better EV Support
In France, electric cars are now sold more than traditional gas cars.
EV drivers use Waze every day.
However, Waze is still designed mostly for gas vehicles.
Here are simple features to make Waze the best app for EV drivers.
Better Route Alternatives for EVs
Current alternative routes show equal travel times. But they ignore distance and battery consumption.
One route might use much more energy.
Waze should calculate and show energy consumption for each alternative route.Vehicle Profile & Smart Charging Stops
Users should be able to select their vehicle brand and exact model.
Waze will know the real energy consumption of the car.
Users should also select their charging subscriptions (like Ionity or Tesla in France).
Waze should then automatically suggest the best charging stops on the route.Initial Battery Level Input
Users need to enter their starting battery level (SOC %).
Waze will adjust charging stops according to the current charge.Destination Charging
Drivers need to plan arrival charging easily.
Waze should show available charging stations near the final destination before starting the trip.Real-Time Battery Impact Factors
Elevation and weather affect EV range a lot.
Waze should adjust estimated consumption based on route elevation changes.Community Charging Reports
EV drivers need real-time station info.
Waze should allow users to report broken, occupied, or blocked chargers easily.