EV Route Planner using TomTom API

Overview

The EV Route Planner is a web-based application that helps electric vehicle (EV) users find the most efficient routes, considering charging station locations along the way. The application integrates with the TomTom API to provide real-time navigation, route optimization, and charging station recommendations. It works entirely on JavaScript and API calls, making it lightweight and easy to deploy.

Features

• EV-Specific Route Planning: Generates optimized routes with charging station stops.
• Real-time Traffic Updates: Fetches live traffic data to avoid congestion.
• Charging Station Locator: Displays nearby EV charging stations along the route.
• Estimated Charging Time Calculation: Estimates charging time based on vehicle battery level and station power.
• Interactive Map Interface: Displays routes and stations on a dynamic map.
• Distance & Duration Estimation: Provides estimated travel time and distance.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vanilla JS)
• Mapping & Navigation: TomTom Maps API, TomTom Routing API
• Data Handling: Fetch API for handling API requests

Installation

Prerequisites

• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.)
• TomTom Developer API Key (Signup at TomTom Developer)

Steps to Set Up

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ev-route-planner.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ev-route-planner

3. Open index.html in your browser.
4. Update script.js with your TomTom API key:

   const TOMTOM_API_KEY = 'your_api_key_here';

5. Start using the EV Route Planner!

Usage

1. Enter your starting location and destination.
2. The system suggests the best route along with charging stations.
3. Click on a charging station for details (power, cost, availability, etc.).
4. Follow the real-time route updates and reach your destination efficiently.

API Endpoints Used

• TomTom Routing API: Provides route suggestions.
• TomTom Search API: Retrieves nearby EV charging stations.

Future Enhancements

• User Profiles: Save preferred routes and charging station preferences.
• Battery Level Tracking: Adjust route based on real-time battery status.
• Voice Navigation: Implement voice-guided navigation.
• Multi-Stop Route Planning: Support multiple waypoints in a trip.