Find nearby EV charging stations with live availability using the Places API (New) Nearby Search

domain: developers.google.com · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps

  1. Enable Places API (New) in Google Cloud Console and create a restricted API key
  2. Call Nearby Search (places:searchNearby) with includedTypes set to electric_vehicle_charging_station
  3. Use a field mask to request EV-specific fields alongside standard place fields
  4. Read per-place EV charge options data for connector types and charging speeds where the place supplies it
  5. Combine with the Place Details endpoint if richer amenity or accessibility data is needed beyond what Nearby Search returns

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