NACS Fast Charger Routing now Available for Ford Customers via Apple Maps in CarPlay

[ChasingCoral]

NACS Fast Charger Routing now Available for Ford Customers via Apple Maps in CarPlay


When Ford electric vehicle customers are on-the-go, our goal is to make their charging experience simple, from when they enter their destination to plan their route, to when they complete their charge session.

Starting today, when Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning customers using Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay plan a trip and need a charge, they’ll be able to automatically be routed to a North American Charging Standard (NACS) fast charging station, such as a compatible Tesla Supercharger along the way. There is no software update required for your vehicle – the capability is available now with CarPlay and iPhone running iOS 17 and later.

Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay allows drivers to input their route and can view the estimated battery level they will have when they get to a destination, as well as suggested charging stations along the way if charging is needed. Previously, Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers would have to manually open another app, then enter a NACS fast charger as a destination to have it added to their route. Now, with the Apple Maps EV Routing and NACS fast charger integration, the experience will be more seamless.

To experience the new feature, drivers will need to indicate their charging network preference in Apple Maps Settings to be a NACS fast charging station, such as compatible Tesla Superchargers. And, make sure they have their Fast Charging Adapter compatible with NACS fast chargers! Drivers can purchase their own Fast Charging Adapter here.

Ford was the first automaker to announce and make the Tesla Supercharger network available to their customers and continues to improve the electric vehicle ownership experience!

Details are below on how to use Apple Maps EV Routing.

How to Use Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay:

• Connect your Apple iPhone to CarPlay.
• Open Apple Maps, go to Settings and confirm your preferred charging network(s) – make sure you select a NACS fast charging station, such as Tesla Supercharger. You only have to do this once.
• Enter a destination.
• Apple Maps will then calculate the estimated state of charge you will have when you get to a destination.
• If a charge is required, depending on the fastest route, it will automatically route you to a NACS fast charging station.*

Robert Hayes manages the public charging customer experience at Ford.

* When a route is started that includes Tesla Superchargers, drivers may see a warning that the route requires a Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) – drivers should make sure to have it with them to use. Battery preconditioning when enroute to a charger is not available for Apple Maps EV Routing.

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us...ger-routing-ford-customers-apple-maps-carplay

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[bdeweese]

Great news! Is this the same feature that was originally announced for the upcoming iOS 18.4 release? Will the 18.4 update also add the preconditioning feature? Thx!

 

[ChasingCoral]

Great news! Is this the same feature that was originally announced for the upcoming iOS 18.4 release?

Yes

Will the 18.4 update also add the preconditioning feature?

TBD

 

[ChasingCoral]

More from Ford:

We’re excited to share that starting today, when you use Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay to plan your next trip, you can now be routed to a North American Charging Standard (NACS) fast charging station, such as compatible Tesla Superchargers along the way – if you need a charge.

Our teams worked to bring this capability to customers, building on existing Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay. The best part? There is no software update required, just connect your iPhone to CarPlay and hit the road!

Read more from Robert Hayes, Public Charging CX manager and road trip connoisseur: https://go.ford/Carplay

How to Use Apple Maps EV Routing in CarPlay:

• Connect your iPhone to CarPlay
• Open Apple Maps, go to Settings and confirm your preferred charging network(s) – make sure you select a NACS fast charging station, such as Tesla Supercharger. You only have to do this once!
• Enter a destination.
• Apple Maps will then calculate the estimated state of charge you will have when you get to a destination.
• If a charge is required, depending on the fastest route, it will automatically route you to a NACS fast charging station.
• Please Note: When planning a route that includes Tesla Superchargers, you may see a warning that the route requires your Fast Charging Adapter – make sure you have it with you. Also, battery preconditioning when en route to a charger is not available for Apple Maps EV Routing.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

That helps a lot. On a recent 350 mile trip, Apple Maps was within 1% accuracy on their arrival SoC vs ABRP which was on an entirely different continent. With this change (and hopefully preconditioning soon), there is really no reason to mess around with ABRP. Apple Maps and Plug Share for the win.

 

[moog]

Say it with me:

Now work with Ford to get preconditioning using apple maps

 

[kens]

NACS Fast Charger Routing now Available for Ford Customers via Apple Maps in CarPlay

Sadly there is no preconditioning with this.

Also, battery preconditioning when en route to a charger is not available for Apple Maps EV Routing.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Sadly there is no preconditioning with this.

Just how much time do you think preconditioning actually saves at a charger?

 

[kens]

Just how much time do you think preconditioning actually saves at a charger?

Tons. When the charge curve starts at 30 someodd kWh instead of 150 it adds a lot of time.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Tons. When the charge curve starts at 30 someodd kWh instead of 150 it adds a lot of time.

IIRC time is measured in minutes, not tons.

When it’s neither extremely hot nor extremely cold, what’s the time savings from preconditioning?

 

[kens]

IIRC time is measured in minutes, not tons.

When it’s neither extremely hot nor extremely cold, what’s the time savings from preconditioning?

With perfect weather very little. We don't all get year round perfect weather, so preconditioning is essential.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

IIRC time is measured in minutes, not tons.

When it’s neither extremely hot nor extremely cold, what’s the time savings from preconditioning?

But that’s the wrong way to go about it. It’s an available feature. We want it. Simple as that.

 

[MellowJohnny]

In my very extremely seriously un-scientific testing, it saved "a bit". In the few times that I've preconditioned I saw "summer" ish charging rates, like around 115kW with outside temps below 10c. On the same trip without preconditioning I saw 80s. But different charging locations, different SoC (but close) etc etc etc. So....

Ultimately how many minutes did I save by hitting 115kW for a few minutes before it settled in to 80kW vs. starting at 80kW? A few.

I'm sure in sub-zero Celsius temps (like below -5c) it would likely make a bigger difference.

But psychologically it was waaaaay faster

And I'm with @GreaseMonkey - it's an available feature, let's have it.

 

[ChasingCoral]

But that’s the wrong way to go about it. It’s an available feature. We want it. Simple as that.

You want it. I get it. However, that doesn’t make Apple Maps navigation to Superchargers worthless.

 

[jwalther]

Is there a technical reason why preconditioning is not available, or is it something else?

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