Google explains what’s going on with the disappearing speedometer in Maps on Android Auto

Google launched a live speedometer feature for Maps in Android Auto earlier this year. However, some users recently reported that the speedometer, along with other map details, has disappeared. Google has now shed light on the issue, revealing that users must set a destination for the speedometer to appear. The delay in introducing a real-time speedometer to Android Auto Maps has been surprising, but better late than never.

The addition of speed limit information within the app has made Android Auto screens more useful. The sudden vanishing of the speedometer feature left some users concerned, but Google's Android Auto team has clarified that the rollout of the speedometer feature is proceeding as intended. Reddit user Mishaal Rahman, a former Android Authority writer now working for Google, has been investigating the issue and has confirmed that the Android Auto team believes the rollout of the speedometer feature is on track. It wasn't until today that the full story behind the disappearing speedometer came to light.