Google rolls out Power Saving mode for Maps on Pixel 10 series: How to use

Google is rolling out a new Power Saving mode for Maps on the Pixel 10 lineup, offering a simplified navigation view that can extend battery life by up to four hours during driving

Google has begun rolling out its new Power Saving mode for Maps navigation on the Pixel 10 lineup, offering a stripped-down, low-power version of turn-by-turn directions designed to extend battery life during long drives. The feature, first spotted after the recent Feature Drop, is now live on Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and is enabled by default.

 

With this update, pressing the power button during driving navigation switches Maps into a simplified layout that consumes less power, displaying only essential information such as the next turn and a minimal map view. Google says this mode can deliver up to four additional hours of battery life depending on driving conditions and display settings.

 

Google Maps Power Saving mode: Details

When enabled, Power saving mode replaces the full Google Maps interface with a minimal black-and-white layout. This trimmed-down view removes most UI elements to reduce screen power consumption:

• A simplified map layer with next-turn instructions at the top
• System status bar remains visible
• Route information is shown at the bottom
• No Google Assistant/Gemini button
• FABs (floating action buttons) and on-screen speed readouts are removed
• No left/right menu buttons or extra controls

The feature works only for driving navigation, not for walking or cycling routes, and is limited to portrait orientation.

 

To activate the low-power layout while navigating, users simply need to press the power button. Pressing it again — or tapping the screen — returns Maps to the full navigation interface. Power saving mode also turns off automatically once the user arrives at their destination. 

Google Maps Power Saving mode: How to use it

The feature is turned on by default, but Pixel 10 users can toggle it manually through Maps settings.

 

Enable or disable Power saving mode:

• Open Google Maps
• Tap your profile picture
• Go to Settings > Navigation
• Under Driving options, turn Power saving mode on or off

Use Power saving mode during navigation:

• Enter your destination in Maps
• Select Driving
• Start navigation
• Press the power button to switch into the low-power map
• Tap the screen or press the power button again to exit