Google's latest update helps new car buyers choose the right electric vehicle

RahulNagaraj · 15th October 2023, 16:52

According to media reports, Google has just launched a number of updates, one of which, is to help new car buyers shop for electric vehicles.

As per reports, the new tool offers important data points such as range, tax rebates and more in hopes of allowing people to make a more informed decision while buying an electric car. While the new feature doesn't have a specific name, the tool will pop up based on the user's input. For example, while searching for "best electric cars" the tool will offer information such as price comparisons, battery range and model names. The Google tool is said to compare both federal and state tax incentives as well.

Google's latest update helps new car buyers choose the right electric vehicle-googleevupdate.jpg

EV buyers can also check how much it will cost to charge a specific electric car and then compare that with an equivalent combustion-powered car & its fuel costs.

Google also allows buyers to check the range estimates based on their specific driving route. This showcases how much battery will remain at the end of the trip and/or how many stops are required before reaching the destination. The tool further goes on to show even the charging rate during a particular trip.

Source: CarScoops

Link to Team-BHP news

voldemort · 17th October 2023, 14:01

Will this tool stay neutral?

Who's to say a manufacturer X wouldn't pay (bid?) Google to promote their cars?

Let's not forget Google makes a lot of money doing ads.

And, I can already see how Google would look into your driving data from Maps and suggest you the best car to commute in.

That's all fantastic as long as Google makes the user aware of how they use their user's maps data, and the recommendations itself is neutral (ie., manufacturers can't pay to get recommended).

15th October 2023, 16:52	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,298 Thanked: 22,100 Times	Google's latest update helps new car buyers choose the right electric vehicle According to media reports, Google has just launched a number of updates, one of which, is to help new car buyers shop for electric vehicles. As per reports, the new tool offers important data points such as range, tax rebates and more in hopes of allowing people to make a more informed decision while buying an electric car. While the new feature doesn't have a specific name, the tool will pop up based on the user's input. For example, while searching for "best electric cars" the tool will offer information such as price comparisons, battery range and model names. The Google tool is said to compare both federal and state tax incentives as well. EV buyers can also check how much it will cost to charge a specific electric car and then compare that with an equivalent combustion-powered car & its fuel costs. Google also allows buyers to check the range estimates based on their specific driving route. This showcases how much battery will remain at the end of the trip and/or how many stops are required before reaching the destination. The tool further goes on to show even the charging rate during a particular trip. Source: CarScoops Link to Team-BHP news
	(10) Thanks

17th October 2023, 14:01	#2
voldemort BHPian Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Kochi Posts: 213 Thanked: 633 Times	Re: Google's latest update helps new car buyers choose the right electric vehicle Will this tool stay neutral? Who's to say a manufacturer X wouldn't pay (bid?) Google to promote their cars? Let's not forget Google makes a lot of money doing ads. And, I can already see how Google would look into your driving data from Maps and suggest you the best car to commute in. That's all fantastic as long as Google makes the user aware of how they use their user's maps data, and the recommendations itself is neutral (ie., manufacturers can't pay to get recommended).
	(1) Thanks