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Old 10-14-23, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
It happens more often when I used it in Southern California during peak traffic. Recalculating is fine, but why do it at the last second when there is no way you would make the exit or you are in the left lane and it tells you to suddenly make a right... when you are two feet from the right turn. I'm not the only one who has experienced this. I'll never use the app unless Google maps is not working and I'm desperate
Whenever i've used it, it's very similar - over zealous is what I call it. It's like a frantic drama queen.

Google maps is so much more "calm" in comparison and gets you to your destination reliably (most of the time) without all the constant re-routing.
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Originally Posted by Hameed
Whenever i've used it, it's very similar - over zealous is what I call it. It's like a frantic drama queen.

Google maps is so much more "calm" in comparison and gets you to your destination reliably (most of the time) without all the constant re-routing.
BTW I'm not telling anyone not to use Waze. If it works for someone, than use it. My brother in law lives by Waze... even when going to the supermarket down the street 😨
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
It happens more often when I used it in Southern California during peak traffic.
Originally Posted by Hameed
Whenever i've used it, it's very similar - over zealous is what I call it. It's like a frantic drama queen.
seeing a pattern here... usage in insane traffic areas. maybe wazw struggles to process all the madness

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so i've wondered, did tesla build their own nav (highly doubt it) or is it google's or someone else's?
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
so i've wondered, did tesla build their own nav (highly doubt it) or is it google's or someone else's?
They (Tesla) use a customized version of Google maps
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
They (Tesla) use a customized version of Google maps
That is tightly integrated into the cars state of charge and charger locations to support the overall trip planning process.

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thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by Hameed
That is tightly integrated into the cars state of charge and charger locations to support the overall trip planning process.

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Exactly the same integration with Google maps in my Polestar. It also looks at other conditions like traffic patterns, weather etc
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