Tesla has made Supercharger stop planning simpler and brought real-time Supercharger data to Google Maps in November 2025. Both current Tesla drivers and those driving non-Tesla electric vehicles can now see open spots through the app. Earlier, real-time stall status was only in Tesla’s own app or car navigation. Google Maps now makes this info open to everyone.
This feature is meant to solve a long-time issue for electric drivers arriving to a busy charger, only to wait in line. With Google Maps, drivers can plan better, since they see exactly what is available along their route. If the map lists a full station, drivers might pick another charging location and avoid wasting time.
Charging network growth
Tesla’s charging network is also much bigger than before. In October, Tesla reported just under 74,000 stalls spread across more than 7,800 global Supercharger locations. The network grew by 18% this year. About 3,500 new stalls were built in the last quarter alone.
The company’s focus is on high-traffic markets. The U.S. and China together have 63% of all Tesla Superchargers worldwide, with over 46,000 stalls. The top 10 countries account for 86% of the network, so Tesla is targeting places with the most electric vehicle use.
Faster and smarter chargers
The latest Supercharger V4 came out this year. Each stall can now deliver up to 500 kW, with the new cabinets able to handle double the number of charging spots as before.
Tesla also put up new highway signs for Supercharger stations in the United States. That makes it easier to spot charging locations while driving.
How much charging happens now?
The volume of usage is at new highs. Tesla set records in 2025 hitting roughly 587,000 charging sessions every day. In the first nine months of this year alone, the network delivered 4.8 TWh of energy enough to power millions of homes for a day.
Access is expanding. Many Supercharger locations now allow non-Tesla vehicles with the right charging connector or adapter. Eighteen non-Tesla brands can use part of the network in North America.
For most electric drivers, worry about finding a working or empty charger keeps them from switching to EVs. Research from Harvard’s Salata Institute found that real-time charging data could boost electric car sales by up to eight percent, because people trust they’ll find a working charger when they need it. Reliable information like live stall counts on Google Maps can lower range anxiety and make driving electric cars more practical for everyone.
Virtual queuing
Tesla is also working on a virtual queue system. Soon, drivers will be able to join a waitlist for a busy Supercharger through their phone, instead of lining up in person. The company’s goal is to make every part of charging simple, and less stressful.
In short, Tesla’s live Supercharger data on Google Maps helps drivers save time and avoid delays. As the network keeps growing and new features come out, EV charging is set to get even easier for everyone driving electric.
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