Tesla is bringing a smarter way to find open Superchargers to drivers around the world. The company announced this week that forecasted Supercharger stall availability is now rolling out globally to eligible electric vehicles equipped with Google Maps built‑in.
The feature, announced by Tesla Charging on X, builds on Google Maps' existing live stall count display. Instead of only showing how many chargers are available right now, Google Maps will now display an "On arrival" prediction beneath the live plug count—telling drivers how many stalls are expected to be open when they reach the Supercharger.
Forecasted stall availability is rolling out globally to eligible EVs with Google Maps built-in. This feature lets EV drivers know predicted Supercharger availability ahead of time. Opt in to access predictions and help optimize charging for all drivers. pic.twitter.com/EN6Y4blgxa
— Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) June 25, 2026
To unlock the prediction, users must opt in to share trip and usage data with Tesla in Google Maps settings.Once enabled, the interface shows the forecasted availability for the exact time of arrival. Tesla says the shared data will help improve the accuracy of future predictions and optimize charging availability for everyone using the network.
The feature first launched in Canada and the United States last year and is now expanding worldwide. It is designed to help drivers avoid unexpectedly busy charging locations, especially during peak travel periods, and could reduce wait times by encouraging vehicles to spread out across nearby stations.
What This Means for Tesla Owners
If you drive a Tesla, your vehicle's native navigation system already offers both live and forecasted Supercharger stall availability. This Google Maps update primarily benefits non‑Tesla EV owners driving cars with Google Maps‑powered navigation, such as Rivian models.
However, Tesla owners who use the Google Maps app on their smartphones while traveling will still get a helpful information boost. The feature adds another layer of intelligence to route planning, making it easier to decide which Supercharger to head to—especially on long road trips where charging conditions can change by the time you arrive.
The backend data exchange is particularly clever. Tesla can predict charger availability for its own customers because it knows exactly how many vehicles are currently routing to a specific location. By encouraging third‑party EV drivers to opt in and share their data through Google Maps, Tesla gains access to routing information from other EVs as well—making availability updates more accurate for everyone.
Managing congestion is more vital than ever now that the Supercharger network is open to other brands. Tesla operates the largest fast‑charging network on Earth, recently passing 80,000 Supercharger stalls worldwide. The company introduced AI‑powered Supercharger forecasting for its own cars back in April to cut down on wait times, and is now testing a virtual queuing feature at some of its busiest locations. Sharing these data streams across platforms ensures that, as Supercharger compatibility and the network continue to expand, wait times remain as short as possible.
For Tesla owners, this update means a more predictable charging experience—whether you're using the car's native navigation or planning your route on your phone. And for the broader EV community, it's another step toward a more efficient, less congested Supercharger network for everyone.
