Google Maps is great for just getting around. But dont be fooled: the app is much more than a glorified Garmin. Maps has all sorts of powerful features and timesaving shortcuts that arent obvious, but are just waiting to be discovered. So here are 5 Google Maps features to try on your phone next time youre ready to get out and about. Boon for EV vehiclesIf you are a user of electric vehicle then Google Map is no less than a boon for you. You can set the location of the nearest EV charging station in Google Map. Also, if you are going out somewhere, you can search for EV charging stations around your destination in advance, so that whenever you need to charge your EV, you can easily charge it.Street view time travel featureThe time travel feature of Google Street View is available on the mobile app. This feature turns the clock back with historical imagery to show you how a place has changed over time. Let us tell you that this special feature of Google is currently available only in some places.Share live locationsPeople often use Google Map only when they do not know the route. Along with this, Google has also given a fun feature in the map feature, in which you can share your live location with your family, friends and relatives. In this feature, you get the option to share the live location for a specific period or forever. Apart from this, it can also be turned off manually.Offline navigationYou can also download the map of any location through Google Map. The good thing is that this map can be used offline even when there is no internet.With AI, discover new placesCurrently this feature is available only for limited users. Through this upcoming feature of Google Maps, users will be able to discover new places very easily. Now you can ask Google Maps for things like a new place to party or a shop for home appliances. After this you will get AI generated summary.
