Why the Heck can't I just use Google maps as a card?

When you refresh Lovelace the map will certainly refresh as well and fetch the latest info.

I have also noticed that the traffic layer is dynamically updated without having to refresh Lovelace.

However, I cannot be 100% sure for the latter, since I only use this card as a popup on my DIY Frame, each morning before leaving for work.

A Lovelace refresh will certainly refresh the map.

*edit: You can of course drag and scroll on the map as expected. I mean it is not a static image.