Tips for trip to mountains. Hopefully with CarPlay

[burritoman]

Yeah, I did that on my laptop but didn’t get the network selection menu. I only get pick the Mustang or different car and avoid tolls and highways.

I'm on macOS Sequoia, in the upper right corner click on the profile icon. Then on the vehicles line, select your vehicle. On the next page click on your vehicle again. You should see all the networks on this page.

Edit: The downside of adding Tesla SCs is I don't think it makes a distinction between SCs open to other EVs and Tesla-only SCs.

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[BatteriesIncluded]

And carry a L2 Tesla Destination charger adapter (it’s different from the L3 adapter) as there might be some of those at or nearby your destination.

Is this for non-Tesla network stations? I thought we could only use v3 or v4 stations (I believe old style stations are L2).

Also I just got the A2Z Typhoon Pro in time for this trip so I plan on using Tesla SC fast charging to avoid the whole broken charger tango.

 

[Tampamike]

I'm on macOS Sequoia, in the upper right corner click on the profile icon. Then on the vehicles line, select your vehicle. On the next page click on your vehicle again. You should see all the networks on this page.

Edit: The downside of adding Tesla SCs is I don't think it makes a distinction between SCs open to other EVs and Tesla-only SCs.

I have Monterey 12.7.6. This is what I see:

 

[BatteriesIncluded]

If you know your charging points save them in Ford Navi. I use Google maps all the time and switch to Ford Navi 30 minutes before charging point.

So you stop Google maps and switch the Ford Navi? (Not both at once.)

And this method won't work when Ford Navi expires? So no preconditioning unless you pay?

 

[Tampamike]

Is this for non-Tesla network stations? I thought we could only use v3 or v4 stations (I believe old style stations are L2).

Also I just got the A2Z Typhoon Pro in time for this trip so I plan on using Tesla SC fast charging to avoid the whole broken charger tango.

No, it’s for the Level 2 Tesla “Destination” chargers that you would find at hotels, B&B’s or restaurant parking lots. Don’t confuse level 2 with Tesla version 2.

 

[burritoman]

I have Monterey 12.7.6. This is what I see:

Could be a Sequoia feature to see the networks. What does Plug Type show for you?

 

[BatteriesIncluded]

No, it’s for the Level 2 Tesla “Destination” chargers that you would find at hotels, B&B’s or restaurant parking lots. Don’t confuse level 2 with Tesla version 2.

Ah, I see the Destination Charger is a wall mount charger like what a homeowner would install -- not a Tesla network charger.

In PlugShare, I filtered for Tesla Destination Charger and found a few at a restaurant somewhat nearby but out of the way and really doesn't help my charging situation. Maybe getting an adapter would be somewhat cheap insurance against getting stuck -- more emergency charging options. For example a Tesla homeowner takes pity on a stuck Mach-E.

 

[IgorKl]

So you stop Google maps and switch the Ford Navi? (Not both at once.)

And this method won't work when Ford Navi expires? So no preconditioning unless you pay?

yes to both

 

[markboris]

I'm on macOS Sequoia, in the upper right corner click on the profile icon. Then on the vehicles line, select your vehicle. On the next page click on your vehicle again. You should see all the networks on this page.

Edit: The downside of adding Tesla SCs is I don't think it makes a distinction between SCs open to other EVs and Tesla-only SCs.

Good catch Dave. Not sure why I didn't see that but thanks for posting this.

 

[rreddy3]

Is the apple maps EV routing feature via carplay something that has to be added via an OTA? It seems to be unavailable on my car. I have a 15pro on 17.6.1 and an ipad on the same iOS. Maps on neither give me the ev routing. The phone is linked on carplay. I read instructions on ford.com for the apple maps EV routing feature. I’m not getting this pop up ford.com references. Evidently it’s not available for my car which takes me back to the OTA question.

“

1. Press OK on the pop-up message.
   
   
   
   Note: If this feature is unavailable for your vehicle, the pop-up screen will not display.”

 

[markboris]

Hey Richard (rreddy3), you need to add your car to Maps.

1. Go in your car, turn it on, open up CarPlay and open Maps.
2. On your phone, open Maps and to the right of the search bar is your personal Icon. Click on that icon and scroll down to Vehicles and choose your Mach-E.

I don't remember the thread but I have detailed instructions with photos somewhere here on this forum. That should get you going though.

 

[Tampamike]

Ah, I see the Destination Charger is a wall mount charger like what a homeowner would install -- not a Tesla network charger.

In PlugShare, I filtered for Tesla Destination Charger and found a few at a restaurant somewhat nearby but out of the way and really doesn't help my charging situation. Maybe getting an adapter would be somewhat cheap insurance against getting stuck -- more emergency charging options. For example a Tesla homeowner takes pity on a stuck Mach-E.

The biggest use-case for the Destnation adapter is at hotels/B&B’s. Sometimes there’s one or two of each type J1772 and Tesla or sometimes just the Tesla. Apparently Tesla got a bunch of them installed around the country years ago. So, if you have the adapter, you can still charge up full overnight if there’s only Tesla destinations or if the J1772’s are already taken and there’s a Tesla open.

 

[rreddy3]

Hey Richard (rreddy3), you need to add your car to Maps.

1. Go in your car, turn it on, open up CarPlay and open Maps.
2. On your phone, open Maps and to the right of the search bar is your personal Icon. Click on that icon and scroll down to Vehicles and choose your Mach-E.

I don't remember the thread but I have detailed instructions with photos somewhere here on this forum. That should get you going though.

thanks Mark. I’ll look for the thread. When I go to the personal icon, the Vehicles choice is MIA. I need to organize a search party. I’ll let you know if I succeed.

 

[markboris]

thanks Mark. I’ll look for the thread. When I go to the personal icon, the Vehicles choice is MIA. I need to organize a search party. I’ll let you know if I succeed.

Richard, here is one of them however this is when I was on iOS 17 Beta but should still be similar to yours. I'm on iOS 18 Beta right now. If you don't get Vehicles in the drop down list, maybe start a destination then try it again? Maybe someone else will know why it does not show up for you. I have not had any issues when setting up others.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...rging-station-availability.28492/#post-678199

 

[rreddy3]

Richard, here is one of them however this is when I was on iOS 17 Beta but should still be similar to yours. I'm on iOS 18 Beta right now. If you don't get Vehicles in the drop down list, maybe start a destination then try it again? Maybe someone else will know why it does not show up for you. I have not had any issues when setting up others.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...rging-station-availability.28492/#post-678199

Thanks Mark. Vehicles simply isn't showing up on the drop-down list under the personal icon. I've got a session going on the phone with an Apple tech person trying to sort out whether the issue is on the phone end, or if not, then on the car end. Currently my support guy is checking more references since we've run a bunch of traps and not had luck in displaying the Vehicles option.
stay tuned ... film at 11

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