Tesla has begun providing real-time occupancy data for its global Supercharger network to Google Maps, enabling users to check the availability of charging stalls directly through the widely used navigation service, the company said in a brief announcement on Friday.
The update was revealed by the @TeslaCharging account on X, stating simply: “Live availability of Superchargers now in Google Maps.” Tesla also shared an accompanying graphic illustrating how charging locations now display available stalls and charging power within the app. The new integration allows drivers to see, for example, that a Supercharger site in Brussels has 15 of 16 stalls available at up to 250 kW, while a location in San Bruno, California, shows 12 stalls with a maximum output of 325 kW but limited real-time availability.
See also: Tesla Supercharger Leads U.S. DC Fast-Charging Expansion in Q3 as Network Surpasses 64,000 Ports
Users are also able to view historical utilisation patterns, similar to other Google Maps points of interest. It remains unclear whether the historical data is sourced from Tesla or aggregated from anonymised Android location insights, as is common for business listings. Until now, live data on Supercharger availability required access to a Tesla vehicle or the Tesla app.
See also: Tesla Begins Construction of First True V4 Supercharger Station in California
The move follows a growing industry trend in which charging point operators are making real-time data accessible beyond their proprietary apps. While the Google Maps integration increases visibility, it does not yet support automatic EV route planning. Drivers must still add charging locations manually as waypoints unless they use a vehicle equipped with Android Automotive OS, where Google Maps functions as the embedded navigation system. In those systems, the live occupancy information may help determine whether to proceed to a specific Supercharger or select an alternative.