Polestar partners with Google to evolve navigation.
Long gone are the days of unfolding maps and tracing tiny paths with your finger to get to your destination. It’s hard to even remember those times, with navigation technology available now for cars that will not only guide you along your route, but will also account for traffic, let you know about hazards on the road, and even tell you what lane to be in. In the case of electric vehicles, navigation apps even account for charging when planning routes, and augmented reality features can show drivers exactly where to turn.
Polestar, the rapidly growing Swedish luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, is partnering with Google to take navigation technology to an even higher level, with Polestar being the first manufacturer to integrate live lane guidance from Google Maps in the driver display of its new SUV coupe model, the Polestar 4.
With visual reminders on the Polestar 4’s 10.2-inch display, as well as audio reminders, drivers will be instructed on when to change lanes in real time, with Google’s advanced AI analyzing the road to help make the call. The feature will initially be available for Polestar 4 cars in the United States and Sweden, but Polestar and Google, who have been partners in EV technology innovation since 2020, plan to launch the feature to more regions, road types, and customers in the future.
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