Key Highlights
- Google Maps on Android Auto is finally getting a live speedometer.
- The feature has been spotted by a small number of beta users.
- Google already introduced the same functionality on Apple CarPlay in 2024.
- A wider rollout has not yet been confirmed.
Google has finally started rolling out a live speedometer for Google Maps on Android Auto. This would end a long wait for one of the platform’s most requested navigation features. The update has only been spotted by a handful of beta users, suggesting that the rollout remains limited for now.
The addition brings Android Auto closer to feature parity with Apple CarPlay, which has supported a live speedometer in Google Maps since July 2024. Android phone users have also had access to the feature for some time, making its absence on Android Auto particularly noticeable.
What Is Changing in Google Maps on Android Auto?
According to user reports shared on Reddit, Google Maps is beginning to display a real-time speedometer directly. The feature shows the vehicle’s current speed alongside navigation, helping drivers monitor their speed without relying solely on the instrument cluster.
One reported sighting came from a beta user in Canada running Google Maps version 26.29.02.946673643. However, only a few users have reported receiving the feature so far. It means Google is likely conducting a phased rollout.
Why Has This Feature Taken So Long?
Google introduced speed limit information in Android Auto several years ago. But a live speedometer remained missing despite being available on other platforms. The company has not explained why Android Auto lagged behind Apple CarPlay and the mobile version of Google Maps.
The latest rollout suggests Google is finally closing that gap, although it may still take weeks or even months before the feature reaches all compatible vehicles and devices.
What Should Users Expect?
For now, most Android Auto users may not see the speedometer even if they are running the latest version of Google Maps. As with many Google feature rollouts, availability is expected to expand gradually through server-side updates and beta testing before reaching the stable release. The new speedometer could make navigation more convenient, especially for drivers who prefer monitoring their speed within Google Maps.
